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Music Industry Insights Worldwide: Shaping Equality & Diversity in Music & Entertainment

Saskhia Menendez & Guests
Music Industry
Diversity and Inclusion
Mental Health
Music Education
Independent Artists
Gender Equality
Equality and Diversity
Diversity In Music
Community Building
Networking
Music Production
Artist Development
Women In Music
Collaboration
Social Media Marketing
Hip Hop
Victoria Wilson James
Musicians
Diversity
Social Media

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 spec... more

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In this deeply moving episode, we sit down with Nashville-based singer-songwriter Caleigh Rose, an artist whose work is rooted in somatics, poetic lyricism, and raw emotional truth.

Caleigh’s journey is anything but conventional—tr... more

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In this episode, we sit down with Brad Stewart, veteran music executive, international tour booker, and founder of Stewart Entertainment and Music Mogul AI—to unpack what’s really broken inside the modern music industry.

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What happens when a former Meta product and growth leader steps away from Big Tech to reimagine the future of creativity itself?

In this episode, we sit down with Phillip Rather—founder of Guild, an AI and blockchain-native platfor... more

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In this episode, we’re joined by Anthony Prezio — a lifelong creator whose career in music spans over five decades.

From Troy, New York, Anthony has been composing and performing since 1970, building a rich legacy as a musical comp... more

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Philip Rather
Ex-Meta executive; CEO of Guild, a cultural operating system and community management platform for music
Guild
Episode: From Meta to Music: Rebuilding Creative Ownership with AI & Blockchain With Philip Rather
Caleigh Rose
Musician focusing on music for mental health and somatics
Nashville-based
Episode: UNBECOMING : Healing Through Sound with Caleigh Rose
Brad Stewart
Manager, booking/publishing/consulting entrepreneur and founder of Stewart Entertainment Agency
Music Mogul AI (platform founder)
Episode: Inside the Music Machine: Rethinking the Industry with Brad Stewart
Anthony Prezio
Composer and musical theater writer
Episode: Composing a Lifetime: Music, Business & Legacy with Anthony Prezio
May Yu
Violinist with classical and jazz training; NYU Music Business student
Episode: Crafting the Music Industry: Jazz, Business & Education with May Yu
Kenneth Johnson
Independent artist and founder of Vibes Up Entertainment
Vibes Up Entertainment
Episode: Vibes Up: Mindset, Independence & Ownership in Music with Kenneth “Munir Vibes” Johnson
Robert Frezza
Music and fashion journalist with extensive interviews across pop and indie acts
Episode: Robert Frezza: Behind the Stories of Music & Fashion Icons
Emmanuel Vukovich
Violinist focused on cross-cultural classical music projects
Parzival project; RESILIENCE album
Episode: Resilience, Ritual & Revolution: Emmanuel Vukovich on Reimagining Music for Humanity
Robert Blasko
Music industry veteran, manager, and brand strategist
10th Street Entertainment; Liquid Death
Episode: Blasko: Heavy Metal, Branding & the Future of Music

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Saskhia Menendez
Host of Music Industry Insights Worldwide

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  • ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Must-Listen for Anyone in the Music Industry!

    "Music Industry Insights Worldwide" is an absolute gem for anyone passionate about the music business. Hosted by the incredible Saskhia Menendez, this podcast goes beyond surface-level discussions to explore the real challenges, successes, and changes shaping the industry today. Each episode features insightful conversations with industry professionals, from artists and producers to executives and advocates, making it a powerful resource for... more

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From Abuja to the Algorithm: Motorola Bhadmos on Building Your Own Sound
Q: What strategies do you see as key to breaking out internationally from Nigeria?
Consistency in releasing and marketing music, publication to wider audiences, and strategic collaborations with other artists and brands to build a recognizable voice and reach beyond local markets.
From Abuja to the Algorithm: Motorola Bhadmos on Building Your Own Sound
Q: What are the biggest challenges for independent artists in Nigeria today?
Funding is the core hurdle, limiting studio time, production quality, and marketing. Artists must market aggressively and seek funding from various sources to publish and promote their music.
From Abuja to the Algorithm: Motorola Bhadmos on Building Your Own Sound
Q: How long have you been making music and what has the journey been like so far?
He has been making music for about seven years, started in high school, faced funding and exposure barriers, and gradually shifted from hip hop to Afro beats while building production skills to create his own sound.
Inside the Music Machine: Rethinking the Industry with Brad Stewart
Q: What makes Music Mogul AI different from traditional management approaches?
It combines a SaaS platform with a human-in-the-loop model, offering three specialized agents (booking, marketing, management), no commissions, data ownership for artists, and vetted affiliate partners to streamline results.
Inside the Music Machine: Rethinking the Industry with Brad Stewart
Q: How should artists approach strategic partnerships to maximize impact without sacrificing authenticity?
Brad argues for defining the ideal client profile, knowing where the audience hangs out, and aligning partnerships with genuine brand values to avoid chasing trends and wasting resources.

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The show centers on equality and diversity within the music and broader entertainment industries, featuring in-depth conversations with artists, producers, managers, and industry professionals. Episodes commonly explore topics such as representation, inclusion practices, the business side of music, and personal journeys navigating barriers in a rapidly evolving landscape. Guests often bring experiences as activists, independent artists, or executives who champion authentic storytelling, fair rights for creators, and community-building within music. A notable strength is the mix of personal narratives with practical insights on marketing, rights management, and leveraging technology, including AI, to advance inclusive goals. Listeners can ex... more

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