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Ep 26 | Artist Development & Creative Marketing | Guest: Mira Silvers


Smiled so much listening back and editing this one! Mira and I met in snowy Novia Scotia, back in October 2019.
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A B O U T. M I R A.
✨ Mira has her own agency and management firm called FORT.
✨ Background and expertise is in live touring, an artist agent and artist manager (a lot of that role is development & marketing)
✨ Currently also helping to produce her artist's music videos
✨ Also co-writes for a comic book series, called Kissaten, which her best friend, Gandhi Delsoin created.

W E. T A L K. A B O U T.
✨ A supporter of an artist building organic friendships with other artists
✨ Tricky to tell who is genuine in the music industry
✨ Growing up in Saudi Arabia and pirating radio stations from Bahrain to dub music like Trip-Hop, Hip-Hop, Jungle, Garage from those radio stations (Bahrain used to bring in British DJs) and listening to electro Arabic Beats
✨ Initial dream job was to work at NASA
✨ Being a woman, especially a woman of colour, and having many doors slammed in her face trying to get into the industry
Listen back to Ep 10 for more on Nova Scotia Music Week and the role a Special Projects & Conference Manager for the festival with my guest Dana Beeler.

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Ep 25 | Freelance Music Journalist Role | Guest: Jenessa Williams

Talking NME, Top of the Pops, Fandom, inclusivity, and the joy of freelancing. Jenessa wants to demystify music journalism - it is not a gang, it is not impenetrable and not just in London. If your work is good and you have a good attitude about it you are going to be fine!
Ep 24 | Bitesize Podcast Profile | 'Beer with Nat' | Guests: Natalya Watson

A career focus podcast, speaking with women in the beer 🍻 industry. The goal is to highlight what roles there are in the industry and that females hold them. It's a chat over a beer - giving listeners the opportunity to learn more about the industry and know who to contact if interested or just learn a bit more about the beer.
​Ep 23 | Bitesize Podcast Profile | 'No Regrets' | Guests: Aniya Das 

'Say your peace - have no regrets'. Host & producer of 'No Regrets' podcast Aniya Das, whose day job is working at BMG in London, joins me to share bitesize chunks of information about her podcast, free image editors (befunky.com, pixlr), and audio tips (socks & duvets). She notes inspiration from Elizabeth Day's podcast How to Fail With Elizabeth Day.

Her podcast tagline: "Say your piece, have no regrets! "
Ep 22 | Being an A&R at an Independent Record Label | Guests: Jelly & Ophelia 

​A&R "sissy-in-law" Jelly and Ophelia - Jelly an A&R Scout at Communion Records (Instagram: @jellydenniston) & Ophelia is Head of A&R at Marathon Artists (Instagram @OpheliaBenbow). 

Currently in lockdown together, they joined me for a chat about what an A&R role involves: signing new artists, marketing, PNL, record making process and more.

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Ep 21 |  Bitesize Lockdown Learns #1  🌲Linktree 

​Lockdown learn on FREE bio link LinkTree 🌲.A step-by-step guide on how to set up and why I 💚 that it connects my audience to all of my content with just one link. Perfect for my Bitesize Bodacious Babes Instagram Bio. Another way to share some good vibes from lockdown.
Ep 20 | Bitesize Profile: Monkey Tennis Podcast | Guest: Tom Stabb

​BITESIZE PROFILE: a snapshot into other podcasts 👀

First up Tom Stabb who co-host Money Tennis Podcast 🐵(an Alan Partridge Fan podcast) shares bitesize chunks of information on Acast, Simon Greenall, Ko-Fi vs Patreon as a means to support your podcast and more.

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Ep 19 | The Importance of Graphic Design in Music | Guest: Raissa Pardini

Raissa Pardini talks about Typography, designing band & gig posters, book covers, and sharing good vibes.

✨Bands she has worked with IDELS, POND, Squid and more.
✨ Books cover designs include; Velvet Mafia (gay producers behind the music scene in swinging London), Dolly Parton's 'Not Dumb, Not Blonde' and Pamela Des Barres "I'm With The Band".
✨Design for her is not just a thing of beauty. She likes to send an important message; working with others who want to help with climate change etc. 

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Ep 18 | Using technology to collect Royalties Owed to you | Guests: Loren McShane & Sabine Douglas (Sentric Music)
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Both my guests work at Sentric Music. Head of Legal Loren McShane and Head of Business Operations Sabine Douglas. We talk about the tech and legal side in creating a more transparent and fairer playing field for artists and songwriters.​
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Ep 17 | Dice & Skiddle: Working at Ticketing Platforms | Guests: Georgia Roberts (Skiddle, UK) & Shanna Jade (DICE, Northern America) 

My guests Georgia Rogers & Shanna Jade chat working at Ticketing Platforms; their roles, their path to their current job, advice to others looking for a new job and some beautiful shout outs.

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Ep 16 | TV Music Licensing - The Value of Great Music in TV | Guests: Helena Gee (BMG) & Zoë Ellen Bryant (Carbon Logic) 

My guests Helena & Zoë talk about working together on securing music for TV shows like Derry Girls, Peaky Blinder, Save Me and more.

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 Ep 15 | Songwriting | Guests: Hannah Yadi & Josie Man
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We’re in colour 🌈 this episode in honour of my guests talk about✨Songwriting ✨and join us for a charka meditation to start the podcast.
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Ep 14 | Music Distribution Unraveled for Artists & Labels  | Guest: Hen (CD Baby) & Sarah (FUGA)
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My guest Hen Heimdal (CD Baby) & Sarah Johnston (FUGA) talk about their job roles in, their paths to their current roles, and gives advice and insight into distribution services.
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 Ep 13 | Executive Producer & Commissioner Role in TV & Online Production | Guests: Mish Mayer
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My guest MISH MAYER talks about her path to her current role, and gives advice and insight into TV & Online Production.

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Ep 12 | Radio/TV Presenter, DJ, Host | Guests: Abbie McCarthy
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This week's guests are the lovely Abbie McCarthy, We chatted about how I got into the industry, balancing my different roles, my gig night @goodkarma_club & loooads more! ​


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 Ep 11 | An Insight into TV/Online Production Roles | Guests: Miranda Swanson & Rhonagh O'Donnell
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This week's guests are the lovely Miranda and Rhonagh who I recently had the pleasure of working with. They both met a few years ago whilst working at the BBC and I was thrilled they wanted to come on the podcast and offer insights into the production world! 
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 Ep 10 | Music Conference & Special Projects Manager | Nova Scotia Music Week | Guest: Dana Beeler
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This week I recorded the podcast in Nova Scotia, Canada! 

Dana Beeler, the conference manager, joined in room 408 over a local stout and chips to chat not only her role with Music Nova Scotia, but the other festivals she works with and being a badass lead singer/tour manager/manager for alt-rock Hello Delaware! 
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Ep 9 | How to Create a Podcast | Guest: Euan Plater
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As you may know, there are plenty of YouTube tutorials, articles, etc. out there about setting up/starting a podcast. Despite this - it is still tricky to navigate through it all to get the information you need. In this episode, we are reflecting on our experiences and offering advice and tips which we wish someone had told us. Plus, some shout outs to bodacious podcasters!
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Ep 8 | What Is Neighbouring Rights and how do I get paid? | Guests: Ann Tausis, Naomi Asher, Stacey Haber ​
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I am joined by the three women who co-founded IAFAR (Independence Alliance For Artist Rights) have long histories and knowledge in r. Ann Tausis (from Sweden originally and currently CEO of Kobalt Neighbouring Rights in London), Naomi Asher (from Los Angeles and is currently President at Wixen Music Publishing UK), Stacey Haber (originally from New York and is the owner of The Music Firm). 

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Ep 7 | Radio PR | Guests: Becky Richardson & Sarah McCarthy
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​This week I am joined by Sarah McCarthy (
Beggars Group) and Becky Richardson (Ghost, Foundation FM, UROK Mgmt.) both who work in Radio PR.

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Ep 6 | Being an International Content Manager in London | Guests: Alessia Rundo & Emmylou Prevett 

This week I am joined by two fellow Vevo ladies Emmylou (Lead International Manager for Content & Programming for Vevo UK alongside running the French Market) and Alessia (Senior Manager of Content & Programming for Italy for Vevo UK ).


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Ep 5 | Digital Marketing at a Record Label | Guests: Anya Du Sauzay & Lauren Fitzgerald
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I have two bodacious babes I know from Sony. Anya Du Sauzay (Head of Digital Marketing at Syco which is part of Sony Music Entertainment) and Lauren Fitzgerald who works in digital marketing (currently Senior Digital Marketing Manager at RCA, Sony).

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Ep 4 | Project Management Role at a Record Label | Guests: Ami & Joanie from Mexican Summer
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I'm joined by my lovely pal Joanie Eaton and her partner in all things Mexican Summer and fun, Ami Phipps - legend! Both are Project Managers at Independent Record Label Mexican Summer.


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Ep 3 | Radio: Present / Produce / Report Job Roles | Guest: Emma Snook & Shiona McCallum​

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We talk about their various jobs at the BBC, Beats, and Amazing Radio. Both my guests have or are radio presenters and producers. Emma is currently a Project Manager at Partisan Records, previous roles include radio presenting and production. Shiona is a reporter and presenter for BBC Radio.

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Ep 2 | Being an Artist Manager for Bands | Guest: Tash & Ina from Hoof Management
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This week we are chatting about Artist Management with Tash Cutts and Ina Tatarko. They are two of three bodacious babes that set up their own management company called Hoof Mgmt. (what a name) alongside Sinead who unfortunately could not make it for dinner and chat. 

And finally, I made finger food BAO BUNS - no more cutlery sounds! Plus, we eat vegan tonight!

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Ep 1 | Insight into Music Publishing at Record Labels | Guest: Aoife Corbett & Arnaz Marker​

Chilled chat about working in Music Publishing with my guests Arnaz Marker (A&R Coordinator at Universal Music Publishing)and Aoife Corbett (Audio Coordinator at NPL).​

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Pilot | Our Experiences Working at a Record Label | Guest: Aoife Kitt & Libby Nicol
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Bodacious Babes and good friends of mine Aoife Kitt (Senior PR at Domino Record Co.) and Libby Nicol (previously worked at Domino Record Co. and now works at Brook​, a sexual health charity) join me for the pilot episode where we all talk about our experiences working at Record Labels.

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Trailer | A Podcast by Women in Music
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Hosted, produced and edited by me, Gabrielle Corbett. This is a podcast by women and is for anyone who is either in the industry, trying to get into it or wanting to pivot into a new sector.

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