Music Industry Insights Worldwide: Shaping Equality & Diversity in Music & Entertainment
Harmonizing Voices: Global Perspectives on Equality & Diversity in the Music and Entertainment Industries with Saskhia Menendez & Special Guests
Hosted by Saskhia Menendez, award-winning advocate and music industry leader, Music Industry Insights Worldwide dives deep into the evolving world of equality and diversity in the music and entertainment industries. Through candid conversations with special guests, including trailblazing artists, producers, and industry experts, this podcast explores the stories, struggles, and successes of those dedicated to creating a more inclusive and equitable industry.
Whether you're an artist, industry professional, or music enthusiast, you’ll gain unique insights into the challenges faced by marginalized communities and how we can build a future of opportunity and representation.
Alongside the podcast, Saskhia is set to release her interactive educational book (available soon), offering valuable tools, resources, and strategies to empower the next generation of artists and industry professionals. She’s also a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion, with recognition from the Global Diversity & Inclusion Honors and a Trans Charter to help support marginalized voices in music.
Join us in reshaping the global music scene, one voice at a time.
Music is a universal language that transcends boundaries, connects cultures, and touches our deepest emotions. It has the power to change lives, challenge norms, and inspire social change. However, as we celebrate the incredible diversity of voices and talents within the music industry, it's essential to acknowledge that the path to equality, diversity, and inclusion has not always been harmonious.
In this podcast, we aim to spotlight the stories, struggles, and successes of those working tirelessly to make the music industry a more inclusive and equitable space for all. We will delve into the experiences of artists, producers, managers, and industry professionals who are breaking barriers, pushing boundaries, and reshaping the landscape of the music world.
Stay connected and be part of the change:
- Follow Saskhia Menendez: https://www.linkedin.com/in/misssaskhia/
- Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5kMWsoBQPh7Y5qgM5hgZJh
- Join the conversation: Share your thoughts and feedback on social media using #HarmonizingVoices #musicindustryinsightsworldwide #saskhiamenendez
So, whether you're a music enthusiast, an industry insider, or someone looking to be inspired, "Harmonizing Voices" is your guide to the evolving and ever-inspiring world of music industry equality, diversity, and inclusion.
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Music Industry Insights Worldwide: Shaping Equality & Diversity in Music & Entertainment
Jefferson Jay - Amplifying Voices: The Creative Vision Behind Disability Representation in Media
I'm a passionate creator, director, and advocate committed to amplifying the voices of individuals with disabilities through innovative and meaningful storytelling. As the founder of Everybody One, a nonprofit dedicated to championing disability representation, I am pioneering projects that spotlight talent and experiences often underrepresented in mainstream media.
Currently, I'm thrilled to be developing a groundbreaking animated holiday musical series, "The Hunt for the Holiday Spirit," which celebrates diversity and inclusion at its core. I've directed multiple episodes of a heartwarming stage show featuring actors with disabilities and written 24 episodes for this unique project, which aims to bring a full cast of actors with disabilities to the screen. I am actively seeking funding and a network home for this series to bring this vision to a broader audience.
The Good Vibe is an entertainment and educational company that offers opportunities to participate in events and experiences that change lives in real time.
The Good Vibe has birthed:
- 24 Hours of Free Music, offered four times exemplifying a show anyone can enjoy.
- Operation 365, offered twice, 3 videos and a blog posted daily for a year
- 20 years of hosting shows in San Diego
- Acoustic Evenings at The Athenaeum, a La Jolla concert series since 2008
- The San Diego Music Hall of Fame, honoring San Diego music and celebrating SD music history
- The Mark Goffeney Opportunity Scholarship, awarded annually a child creating opportunities in music
- The Dawn Steel Award for Strength, given to a member of the San Diego music community who has shown strength in the face of adversity
- The Hunt for the Holiday Spirit, an animated holiday musical series with a cast of talent with disabilities
My work embodies my deep commitment to creating spaces where everyone is seen, valued, and celebrated. I am excited to connect with like-minded individuals, organizations, and media professionals to further this mission and advocate for a more inclusive future. It has been profiled in The Huffington Post, The San Diego Union-Tribune, The San Diego Reader, and TV stations, KUSI and CBS8.
Let’s connect to drive real change together.
