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
From DistroKid to Independent Tools: Rethinking Music Distribution, Support & Artist Ownership With Jasen Samford
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In this episode, we’re joined by Jasen Samford, founder of Gatefolded a link-in-bio platform built for musicians to share music that actually plays — and a long-time music industry operator with deep experience in artist support and distribution systems.
Jasen spent a decade as employee #2 at DistroKid, where he helped build out artist support and education operations, gaining first-hand insight into the challenges independent musicians face when navigating digital distribution platforms. Today, he continues that work through Gatefolded and a consulting practice that supports artists dealing with distribution disputes, platform issues, and the complexities of releasing music independently.
Based in Seattle, Jasen is also an active drummer embedded in the local music scene, bringing a creator’s perspective alongside his technical and operational expertise.
We explore how the modern distribution ecosystem impacts independent artists, why so many creators feel disconnected from the platforms they rely on, and what needs to change to make music infrastructure more transparent, fair, and sustainable.
At its core, this conversation asks: how do we rebuild music systems so they serve artists not just scale content?
Links:
Gatefolded: gatefolded.com
Consulting: jasensamford.com
Instagram (Gatefolded): instagram.com/gatefolded.app
Instagram (Personal): instagram.com/barrybirdnerd
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