Music Industry Insights Worldwide - Equality & Diversity In The Music & Entertainment Industries

Episode 13 - Resilience and Rhythms: Renae Rain's Odyssey as a Black Female Producer and Songwriter in the West Midlands, UK

Saskhia Menendez Season 1 Episode 13

Send us a text

Series One -Episode 13 - Music Industry Insights Worldwide
 
Equality & Diversity In The Music Industry 2022

Saskhia & Renae Raindiscuss equality and diversity, what's it like being a black female producer, her musical journey and inspirations, we also deep dive into issues across the music business and entertainments industries in the UK

TheGoddessMusic is a female ,songwriter, & producer. Her sounds is distinct, catchy and fresh with lots of energy and positivity. Her main genres include Dance, Electronic, Pop & House, however she does enjoy writing and crossing over into other genres such as Rap, R&B, Soul & Jazz.

TheGoddessMusic has appeared on a verity of shows and interviews including, BBC Sounds, BBC Introducing, Guest DJ Mixers and more. Renae  (TheGoddessMusic) is a female producer in a male dominated field, which comes with its challenges. Her main aims and motivations are to help inspire and motivate other females and people from disadvantaged and unheard communities to take up a career in production, performance and songwriting. TheGoddessMusic aims to help improve representation act as a catalyst for change and help bring something thats funky and fresh to the table. She will be releasing her first track this summer so please do sign up and follow for more of the latest music, and on what’s to come!!!

 Hosted By Saskhia Menendez

Saskhia Menendez  FRSA –   Introducing Saskhia Menendez FRSA, a distinguished figure in the music industry, celebrated for her innovative contributions as an Innovator at Keychange and a member of the Board of Directors at The F List Music. As a LiVE Diversity Expert Panel Member, Saskhia's multifaceted role encompasses being a multi award-winning equality and diversity ambassador, researcher, public speaker, mentor, artist, and social change activist.

 

Saskhia is deeply committed to reshaping the music industry landscape, striving for improved representation, equity, and inclusion. Drawing on over a decade of experience in the music industry, she passionately educates and enlightens others about the issues and barriers faced by underrepresented groups. As a multi-racial trans woman who transitioned 12 years ago, Saskhia brings a unique perspective to her advocacy efforts.

 

In addition to her impactful work, Saskhia is a devoted parent of two children and is currently in the process of creating brand-new tracks set for release in 2024. Her commitment to academic excellence is evident as she prepares to undertake a PhD in gender equality in music, with a primary focus on trans and non-binary inclusion. She recently completed her MA in Music Marketing in 2021, building upon a musical education that began at the age of 8.

 

Saskhia's journey is marked by a tireless dedication to driving positive change in the music industry, both through her professional roles and her creative pursuits. Stay connected with Saskhia Menendez via her LinkedIn profile 

 linktr.ee/Saskhia

https://www.buzzsprout.com/2020328/supporters/new

Support the show

Podcasts we love

Check out these other fine podcasts recommended by us, not an algorithm.