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Beyond The Title By Kristelle
Beyond the Title dives into the real stories behind real people — going deeper than the labels and titles we often carry. Each episode explores the highs and lows, the struggles and lessons that shaped who they are today. Join us as we uncover what lies beyond the title.
Beyond The Title By Kristelle
Relentless Pursuit: Ron Haryanto on Music, Mentorship & Reinventing the Industry
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In this episode of Beyond the Title, Kristelle sits down with music industry consultant, singer-performer and co-founder of Mentor Academy, Ron Haryanto.
From growing up in Newcastle dreaming of rugby league glory to being discovered at 17 and placed in a boy band, Ron shares the winding path that led him through performance, production, education and eventually into leadership roles running one of the largest recording studios in the Southern Hemisphere.
This is an honest conversation about:
- Navigating the music industry before social media
- The hustle of cold-calling from the music directory days
- Giving up and coming back to music (more than once)
- The turning point that travel and self-work created
- Why traditional music education is broken
- Building Mentor Academy to create real industry access
- The importance of mentors who are actually doing the work
- Success, resilience and redefining purpose
- And a bold take on AI in the creative industries
Ron speaks openly about creating sustainable pathways for artists, the gap in creative education, and why the future of music needs stronger community and infrastructure.
This episode is for anyone chasing a creative dream, navigating uncertainty, or trying to turn passion into purpose.