SWIM Masters, a podcast hosted by the Smart Women in Music Fund dedicated to help connect, grow, and support women in the music products industry. This podcast has been co-produced and edited by Stephanie Lamond and Natalie Morrison.
Through the organization she founded to advance gender equity in music, We Make Noise (formerly Beats By Girls), and in her role as Director of the Popular Music program at Arizona State University, Erin Barra has dedicated her career to pulling back the veil on music production and welcoming those eager to learn to the table, ensuring she's giving them the best chance of success in today's entrepreneurial-focused industry. Erin shares how her path in music and education pulled her along every step of the way, why surrounding herself with a brilliant team has always been key to her success, and proves that a willingness to embrace the uncomfortable can lead us to the career paths we're meant to have. Giving people the tools to create and share their ideas is how she makes the world a better place, and we're grateful she's doing the work. Learn about We Make Noise: www.wemakenoise.orgLearn about the ASU Popular Music Program: https://musicdancetheatre.asu.edu/degree-programs/popular-music–Donate to the Women of NAMM Fund. –Learn more about Women at NAMM at www.namm.org/women-of-namm.. Follow Us Here: FacebookInstagram LinkedIn – This episode was co-produced and edited by Natalie Morrison, Stephanie Lamond, and Julia Olsen. Music by: Lucky Lamond
Beth Heidt, CMO at Gibson, is one of the music products industry's most warm, authentic presences and effective leaders through her emphasis on connecting with her team, the artists she works with through Gibson, and anyone lucky enough to cross her path. Natalie and Steph have a soul-filling conversation with Beth on how she developed this way of showing up in work, why the feminine aspects of her leadership have made her such an effective and beloved asset to Gibson, and why knowing who we are is foundational to our success in our work and in building meaningful careers. Take a big, deep breath with us - and let's get into it!–Donate to the Women of NAMM Fund. –Learn more about Women at NAMM at www.namm.org/women-of-namm.. Follow Us Here: FacebookInstagram LinkedIn – This episode was co-produced and edited by Natalie Morrison, Stephanie Lamond, and Julia Olsen. Music by: Lucky Lamond
While attending 2024's NAMM Next after a series of happy accidents, Spicer's Music's Jessie Osborne found herself full of gratitude and inspired to bring that sense of educational camaraderie to Spicer's hometown of Auburn, Alabama. This call became Spicer's Music SheCollective (SheCo), which she founded to help connect, empower, and inspire women in music in the local Spicer's community by creating a space where female creatives can thrive. Jessie sits down with Natalie and Steph to tell her full-circle story in music, defined by her insatiable curiosity, good humor, and drive to create opportunities for connection and success for her beloved community.Learn more about SheCo by visiting their website and follow on Instagram and Facebook.–Donate to the Women of NAMM Fund. –Learn more about Women at NAMM at www.namm.org/women-of-namm.. Follow Us Here: FacebookInstagram LinkedIn – This episode was co-produced and edited by Natalie Morrison, Stephanie Lamond, and Julia Olsen. Music by: Lucky Lamond
The ReVoicing team is LIVE at NAMM 2025 in the Creator Lounge, and what better guest to sit down with onsite than Julia Rubio, Executive Director of the NAMM Foundation! Listen in as Julia looks back on the path that led her here, beginning with her earliest days in the classical music world, and her vision for the future of the Foundation. Julia models how great leaders learn from every step along the way, intentionally integrating it all into an authentic, capable leadership style; we loved this conversation, and can't wait for you all to get to know Julia Rubio! Donate to the NAMM Foundation'sLA Wildfire Relief Fund: Learn more aboutThe NAMM Foundation. Donate to the Women of NAMM Fund. –Learn more about Women at NAMM at www.namm.org/women-of-namm.. Follow Us Here: FacebookInstagram LinkedIn – This episode was co-produced and edited by Natalie Morrison, Stephanie Lamond, and Julia Olsen. Music by: Lucky Lamond
For our final episode of 2024 we are honored to welcome Dr. Kristal Walker, VP of Employee Wellbeing at Sweetwater. Dr. Walker shares her journey into human resources and to Sweetwater, the far-reaching framework behind their Women's Career Development Program, and how companies and employees can ensure their DEI efforts are set up for long-term success. She reminds us that investing in your employee wellbeing is vital for a thriving business, and we're excited for you to be inspired by and to learn from Dr. Walker's work building a holistically healthy working environment for music people and their families. – The NAMM Show 2025 Women of NAMM Events: Thursday, January 23 2025: 10 AM: Women of NAMM First Attendee Meet-Up 1 PM: Women of NAMM Deep Dive: Wonder Women–The Real Behind the Ideal Friday, January 24, 2025: 1 PM: Revoicing the Future: Building Toolkits for Success in the Music Industry 7 PM: Women of NAMM Reception Donate to the Women of NAMM Fund. – Learn more about Women at NAMM at www.namm.org/women-of-namm.. Follow Us Here: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn – Sponsored by AKG: www.akg.com This episode was co-produced and edited by Natalie Morrison, Stephanie Lamond, and Julia Olsen. Music by: Lucky Lamond
Katie Kailus, the Editor of Music Inc. Magazine, has built a career crafting the destination for music products industry news and sourcing stories of creativity within it. Natalie, Steph, and Katie met up for their first ever IN PERSON recording in Long Beach, where Katie shares her journey through publishing, editing, and PR, before landing back at the helm of Music Inc., as well as her perspective on publishing's ever-growing digital presence and where the future of the medium lies. She also shares a play-by-play of how the well-oiled machine of UpBeat Daily lands under your hotel room door every morning at the NAMM Show. Learn more about Music Inc: www.musicincmag.com Follow Music Inc on Instagram & LinkedIn. – Donate to the Women of NAMM Fund. – Learn more about Women at NAMM at www.namm.org/women-of-namm.. Follow Us Here: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn – Sponsored by AKG: www.akg.com This episode was co-produced and edited by Natalie Morrison, Stephanie Lamond, and Julia Olsen. Music by: Lucky Lamond
For Jenna Day, Co-Owner of Day Violins in Virginia, her mission in life is to pay it forward, whether that's through her store or her day to day advocacy for music education, and even to her passion in social work and hospice care. Join Jenna and Natalie as they discuss how leaning into the vulnerable and uncomfortable makes us stronger in tough times and how she sees the music industry as the tapestry we are all creating. Learn more about Day Violins. – Donate to the Women of NAMM Fund. – Learn more about Women at NAMM at www.namm.org/women-of-namm.. Follow Us Here: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn – Sponsored by AKG: www.akg.com This episode was co-produced and edited by Natalie Morrison, Stephanie Lamond, and Julia Olsen. Music by: Lucky Lamond
Ana Dobrian is quickly becoming a music products industry staple through her work with The Music People and her active involvement with NAMM YP and Women of NAMM. In this episode, Ana shares her journey from live sound into sales, her passion for mentorship, the importance of leaning into the uncomfortable and the power of bringing our authentic selves to work (and creating atmospheres where our teammates feel safe to do so). Learn more about Toastmasters: https://www.toastmasters.org/ – Donate to the Women of NAMM Fund. – Want to go to the NAMM Show but have never been? Scholarships for the WoN Scholarship open beginning August 19 through September 30. – Learn more about Women at NAMM at www.namm.org/women-of-namm.. Follow Us Here: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn – Sponsored by AKG: www.akg.com This episode was co-produced and edited by Natalie Morrison, Stephanie Lamond, and Julia Olsen. Music by: Lucky Lamond
Mary Luehrsen is retiring after spending 22 remarkable years at the helm of The NAMM Foundation, and ReVoicing the Future is celebrating her singular impact as she leaves an incredible legacy of trailblazing advocacy for music education. Join Natalie, Steph, and Mary herself as they reminisce on Mary's own journey through the music industry, some of her proudest moments for the Foundation, and on why following moments of quiet curiosity is the key to an authentic career. – Donate to the Women of NAMM Fund. – Want to go to the NAMM Show but have never been? Scholarships for the WoN Scholarship open beginning August 19 through September 30. – Learn more about Women at NAMM at www.namm.org/women-of-namm.. Follow Us Here: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn – Sponsored by AKG: www.akg.com This episode was co-produced and edited by Natalie Morrison, Stephanie Lamond, and Julia Olsen. Music by: Lucky Lamond
Meet Gillian Desmarais, the K-12 Music Production and Engineering Teacher for Maplewood Public Schools in Minnesota. Gillian joins ReVoicing the Future, to share her journey into the music industry, how her passion for music technology spreads into the classroom, and to educate other teachers about incorporating the curriculum into their programs through Sound Tech Ed. We talk about mentorship and advocating for yourself and your expertise. We even dive into the make-up of the ear and how it's different for men and women. Yes, you did read that correctly! Learn more about Gillian by visiting: https://www.soundteched.com/ Check out the AES Studying, Unveiling the Female Ear: https://aes2.org/publications/elibrary-page/?id=22218 – Donate to the Women of NAMM Fund. – Learn more about Women at NAMM at www.namm.org/women-of-namm.. Follow Us Here: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn – Sponsored by AKG: www.akg.com This episode was co-produced and edited by Natalie Morrison, Stephanie Lamond, and Julia Olsen. Music by: Lucky Lamond
This month on ReVoicing the Future we're joined by Jinting Zhao, the founder of SHE-Q Audio and an audio engineer, and community-builder extraordinaire, who "by day" works in strategy, governance, and public policy for the government of Alberta, Canada. Jinting reflects on SHE-Q's inaugural (fully grant-funded) journey taking a group of women engineers to the 2024 NAMM Show, why investing in your community is ultimately a case of selfishness for good, and how to tap into funding networks to GET THAT MONEY as creatives. Learn more about She-Q Audio at: https://www.sheqaudio.com/ Donate to the Women of NAMM Fund. – Learn more about Women at NAMM at www.namm.org/women-of-namm.. Follow Us Here: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn – Sponsored by AKG: www.akg.com This episode was co-produced and edited by Natalie Morrison, Stephanie Lamond, and Julia Olsen. Music by: Lucky Lamond
Join Natalie and Steph for a belly-laugh-inducing, enlightening, authentic conversation with Shira Yevin of Gritty in Pink. We trace Shira's activism from her famous crashing of the Warped Tour and starting the women's stage to the creation of Gritty in Pink and their most recent project, the INPINK marketplace, all while recording and touring with her band, Shiragirl. Shira has a lot to teach us all about the power of who we surround ourselves with and of being fearless in taking up space as a woman; thank you, Shira! Website: https://grittyinpink.co/ INPINK: https://inpink.com/ Shiragirl: https://www.shiragirl.com/ – Apply for the Women of NAMM Leadership Summit by June 7: https://www.nammfoundation.org/women-of-namm-summit Donate to the Women of NAMM Fund. – Learn more about Women at NAMM at www.namm.org/women-of-namm.. Follow Us Here: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn – Sponsored by AKG: www.akg.com This episode was co-produced and edited by Natalie Morrison, Stephanie Lamond, and Julia Olsen. Music by: Lucky Lamond
Whitney Brown Grissafi is the President of Ted Brown Music in Tacoma, WA, and sits on the NAMM Board of Directors' Executive Committee. She joins Natalie and Steph to reflect on finding one's unique strengths in a family business, the power of diversification, and the importance of trusting your people. Whitney reminds us why it's vital to hold our 'why' front and center — when we're all working to "make more music makers", our future will be one with a rich, thriving music products ecosystem. Learn about Ted Brown Music: www.tedbrownmusic.com – Donate to the Women of NAMM Fund. – Learn more about Women at NAMM at www.namm.org/women-of-namm.. Follow Us Here: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn – Sponsored by AKG: www.akg.com This episode was co-produced and edited by Natalie Morrison, Stephanie Lamond, and Julia Olsen. Music by: Lucky Lamond
Happy International Women's Month, belated International Women's Day, and Women's History Month. We're excited to share the live recording of our session at The NAMM Show 2024! The ReVoicing team of Natalie, Stephanie, and Julia gets into how cultivating intentional community is the key to a sustainable career for women in music, some helpful tools to think intentionally about getting started, and our reflections about how music NEEDS you, exactly as you are. During the live event, we hosted a 20 minute community building exercise, so we are challenging each of you to reflect on the community you want to be a part of and to seek it out for yourself! Special thanks to Women of NAMM, Women in Music, The Women's International Music Network (The WiMN), Gritty in Pink, SheQ Audio, Women's Audio Mission, and Girls Make Beats for taking the time to come together and inspire more community building within the industry. Donate to the Women of NAMM Fund. – Learn more about Women at NAMM at www.namm.org/women-of-namm.. Follow Us Here: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn – Sponsored by AKG: www.akg.com This episode was co-produced and edited by Natalie Morrison, Stephanie Lamond, and Julia Olsen. Music by: Lucky Lamond
She's a touring violinist, business owner of a music product company, and community builder with Women in Music; Cassandra Sotos of AmpRX joins ReVoicing the Future to share how a love of entrepreneurship has made it all possible. Listen to hear Cassandra's reflections on authentic, friendship driven networking, for an inside look at a company prepping for exhibiting at the NAMM Show, and to learn from one of the brightest and most genuine and inventive presences in music products today. Learn more about women in music: www.womeninmusic.org Learn more about AmpRx: www.brownbox.rocks Donate to the Women of NAMM Fund. – Learn more about Women at NAMM at www.namm.org/women-of-namm.. Follow Us Here: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn – Sponsored by AKG: www.akg.com This episode was co-produced and edited by Natalie Morrison, Stephanie Lamond, and Julia Olsen. Music by: Lucky Lamond
In preparation for ReVoicing the Future's session at NAMM 2024, the team gets together to recap the previous years, where we challenged attendees to look inward to the ladders of our careers, to examine what we're climbing, how we climb them, and to ensure that they're the most authentic paths for us. Once we know our foundations are secure, the next step is to look up to those around us. So this year, we're focusing on building community! Finding your people is the key to a sustainable career as a woman in music, and the best way to prepare for this interactive session, and the NAMM Show overall, is to know who you need to be looking for. Listen in for a refresher and join us on Friday, January 26 at 11 am in the Member Center to put it all into practice. NAMM Show Events: Thursday, January 25: Women of NAMM First-Time Attendee Meet-Up Time: 10 am - 10:30 am RM 204B Friday, January 26: ReVoicing the Future: Creating Sustainable Careers Through Community Time: 11 am - 12pm NAMM Member Center Friday, January 26: Women of NAMM Presents: Empowering the Rise & Growth of Female Leaders in our Industry Time: 6:30 pm - 8 pm RM: Hilton Pacific Ballroom AB Donate to the Women of NAMM Fund. – Learn more about Women at NAMM at www.namm.org/women-of-namm.. Follow Us Here: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn – Sponsored by AKG: www.akg.com This episode was co-produced and edited by Natalie Morrison, Stephanie Lamond, and Julia Olsen.
Description: As a music educator, growing your own private studio can be a daunting business, but Kelly Riordan, founder of Outside the Bachs, built her business to help musicians build successful, full-time private lesson studios. As a private music educator herself, learn how Kelly built her business from the ground up during COVID, and she uses content creation to her full advantage. Kelly, Natalie & Stephanie talk about all that and our favorite fixations at the moment. To learn more about Outside the Bachs please visit: www.outsidethebachs.com Listen to her podcast Outside the Bachs: https://www.outsidethebachs.com/podcast . Join Women of NAMM at The NAMM Show! Mark your calendars for these key events: Thursday, January 25, 2024 at 10 am at the Member Center WoN's First Attendee Meet-Up Friday, January 26, 2024 at 11 am at the Member Center ReVoicing the Future Presents: Creating Sustainable Careers Through Community Friday, January 26 at 6:30 pm in the Hilton Hotel Empowering the Rise and Growth of Female Leaders in Our Industry Donate to the Women of NAMM Fund. – Learn more about Women at NAMM at www.namm.org/women-of-namm.. Follow Us Here: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn – Sponsored by AKG: www.akg.com
What do running a mastering business and vinyl pressing plant have in common? Audiophiles and business/product nerds alike will be fascinated as Piper Payne, Owner, Operator, and Chief Record Maker at Physical Music Products (PMP) and Chief Mastering Engineer at Neato Mastering, teaches Natalie and Steph what she's learned on her path of fearless dedication to pushing the boundaries of audio recording and product production. The team digs into how exactly one presses vinyl and some of Piper's more unique spins on the process, discusses the importance of getting your start in the right place for YOU, and what model trains have in common with all this. – Learn about Physical Music Products: https://www.physicalmusicproducts.com/ Learn about Neato Mastering: https://neatomastering.com/ – Donate to the Women of NAMM Fund. – Learn more about Women at NAMM at www.namm.org/women-of-namm.. Follow Us Here: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn – Sponsored by AKG: www.akg.com This episode was co-produced and edited by Natalie Morrison, Stephanie Lamond, and Julia Olsen. Music by: Lucky Lamond
Join Natalie, as she sits down with Erin Kessler, Marketing Director at Maple Leaf Strings and Vice President of NAMM Young Professionals. Erin shares her journey growing up in the music products industry, how joining the army made a profound impact on her life but most importantly how she found her own confidence through comedy and improv. Music Inc Article Donate to the Women of NAMM Fund. – Learn more about Women at NAMM at www.namm.org/women-of-namm. Follow Us Here: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn – Sponsored by AKG: www.akg.com This episode was co-produced and edited by Natalie, Morrison, Stephanie Lamond, and Julia Olsen. Music by: Lucky Lamond
In this crossover conversation, the teams behind the music industry podcasts True Peak Hour and ReVoicing the Future sit down to discuss the nuances of self advocacy, what the independent and in-house sides of the music business can learn from each other, and how we all met, all thanks to the renaissance of resources for women in music today. Meet True Peak Hour: Join us as we share all the ups, downs, struggles and successes that come with being a working audio engineer. Hosted by Jennifer Ortiz and Christal Jerez, the topics covered are for both beginners and experienced professionals alike. Conversations will also feature guests from the music industry who will share their stories, processes, and workflows with listeners. Tune in as we bring refreshing new voices behind the audio engineering topics that we love to discuss: recording, mixing, production and more. https://www.truepeakhour.com/ — Learn more about Women at NAMM at www.namm.org/women-of-namm. Follow Us Here: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn – Sponsored by AKG: www.akg.com This episode was co-produced and edited by Natalie, Morrison, Stephanie Lamond, and Julia Olsen. Music by: Lucky Lamond
In celebration of Women's Equality Day on August 26th, ReVoicing the Future teamed up with JAM Industries to shine a light on some of the women behind the company. Join Natalie, for a journey into the careers of Terri Shaw, Director of Sales for KMC Music & Davitt & Hanser, and Leann Ryan, Director of Product Development of The Music People. They dive into the importance of mentorship, how they've grown their careers from the bottom up, and how your identity as a woman brings an equal asset to the table. - Learn more about JAM Industries at www.jamindustries.com - Forbes Article Terri references: Why We Need More Women in Sales Learn more about Women at NAMM at www.namm.org/women-of-namm. Follow Us Here: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn – Sponsored by AKG: www.akg.com This episode was co-produced and edited by Natalie, Morrison, Stephanie Lamond, and Julia Olsen. Music by: Lucky Lamond
Join Natalie and Steph for a fascinating conversation with Krista Gilley, Director of Brands at Gibson. Krista shares her journey from the world of sports to music, what each world can learn from each other, and what a 'Director of Brands' does every day. Listen in as they dig into her career as a case study on having the vision to take the 'ALMOST right' role at the 'right' company, then crafting the role from the inside into one's perfect fit. Stay tuned at the end for a round-table of everyone sharing the best piece of career advice that they've ever received... enjoy! Learn more about Gibson at www.gibson.com. – Learn more about Women at NAMM at www.namm.org/women-of-namm. Follow Us Here: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn – Sponsored by AKG: www.akg.com This episode was co-produced and edited by Natalie, Morrison, Stephanie Lamond, and Julia Olsen. Music by: Lucky Lamond
This month on ReVoicing the Future, fresh off her Idea Center Session “How to Create an Online Journey That Turns Followers Into Buyers” at NAMM 2023, get to know Kenya Moses, vocalist, author, knowledge sharer, and founder of ConsciousMark marketing agency and CM Artist Management. Kenya shares her story of falling in love with music, the joy of finding her voice and exploring her heritage within her favorite styles of performance, and how she's stayed grounded and focused on an ever-evolving definition of success while carving her unique path within the intersecting identities of musician, single mom, and business owner. – Keep up with Kenya: On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenyamoses/ Explore Kenya Moses' Bossa e Bossa: https://www.bossaebossa.com/ Learn about Conscious Mark: https://www.consciousmark.agency/ Learn about CM Artist Management: https://www.cmartistmanagement.com/ – Learn more about Women at NAMM at www.namm.org/women-of-namm. – Follow Us Here: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn – Sponsored by AKG: www.akg.com This episode was co-produced and edited by Natalie, Morrison, Stephanie Lamond, and Julia Olsen. Music by: Lucky Lamond
A senior-year thesis project turned into a movement that celebrates women in music production. Natalie & Stephanie sit down with Ebonie Smith, music producer, audio engineer, and founder of Gender Amplified. We talk about Ebonie's personal journey in music, the creation of Gender Amplified and we dive deep into how Ebonie shows up authentically in her work and empowers people to be their whole selves by creating spaces for people to amplify their talents. As simply put, she lets people's light shine. - Learn more about Gender Amplified at https://genderamplified.org/. Interested in applying for gender amplified, message them on Instagram: www.instagram.com/genderamplified Learn more about Ebonie Smith at http://www.eboniesmith.com/. Listen to her new single Pills: https://open.spotify.com/track/5Ds1Ute6g7zrxDk7p3YBra?si=0c22a04892434828 – Learn more about Women at NAMM at www.namm.org/women-of-namm Follow Us Here: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Sponsored by AKG: www.akg.com This episode was co-produced and edited by Natalie, Morrison, Stephanie Lamond, and Julia Olsen. Music by: Lucky Lamond
Gennifer Dusold became a store manager for Brighton Music Center at just 23 years old. She sits down at the ReVoicing the Future Table to talk about how she overcomes imposter syndrome, introverts, and extroverts, and how she elevated her music store's marketing to the next level on TikTok. Articles mentioned: Overcome Imposter Syndrome by Gennifer Dusold Stop Telling Women They Have Imposter Syndrome Brighton Music Center TikTok – Learn more about Women at NAMM at www.namm.org/women-of-namm Follow Us Here: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Sponsored by AKG: www.akg.com This episode was co-produced and edited by Natalie, Morrison, Stephanie Lamond, and Julia Olsen. Music by: Lucky Lamond
Say hello to Leanne Chu, the Director of Supplier Operations at Gator Cases. For Leanne, mentorship and education have become two major driving forces in shaping her career. She joins the ReVoicing the Future table to talk about her journey coming to America for college, to applying for the only open job at Gator and now leading Supplier Operations overseas within a short period of time. Learn more about Gator Cases. -- Learn more about Women of NAMM at www.namm.org/women-of-namm Follow Us here: -Facebook -Instagram -LinkedIn Sponsored by AKG: www.akg.com This episode was co-produced and edited by Natalie Morrison, Stephanie Lamond & Julia Olsen. Music by: Lucky Lamond
Joining the #ReVoicingTheFuture table is none other than the President of Manley Labs, EveAnna Manley. After being inspired to work in music by Bill Graham and driving cross-country to California, EveAnna ended up beginning at Manley Labs tinkering away in the factory. Now almost 30 years later, she has risen to lead the company to become one of the most creative pro audio manufacturers in the business. Learn more about Manley Labs: https://www.manley.com/ -- Learn more about Women of NAMM at www.namm.org/women-of-namm Follow Us here: -Facebook -Instagram -LinkedIn Sponsored by AKG: www.akg.com This episode was co-produced and edited by Natalie Morrison, Stephanie Lamond & Julia Olsen. Music by: Lucky Lamond
Joining us on this episode of ReVoicing the Future, all the way in London is Heather Farr Edwards, Director of Brand & Communications at Reverb. You'll learn about Heather's journey to becoming a PR Professional, her determination for wanting to work in the music industry, her advice for building and managing a team, and much more. Lego Article: https://review.firstround.com/give-away-your-legos-and-other-commandments-for-scaling-startups Learn more about Reverb at www.reverb.com. -- Learn more about Women of NAMM at www.namm.org/women-of-namm Follow Us here: -Facebook -Instagram -LinkedIn This episode was co-produced and edited by Natalie Morrison, Stephanie Lamond & Julia Olsen. Music by: Lucky Lamond
Before becoming Founder/Executive Director of the Bob Moog Foundation, Michelle Moog-Koussa lived a very different life, but that all changed after her father passed away and the Bob Moog Foundation was born. Michelle sits down with Natalie of ReVoicing the Future to discuss her transition into the non-profit world, building a foundation from scratch, and how Michelle made a name of her own by honoring her father's legacy. Learn more about the Bob Moog Foundation: www.moogfoundation.org Visit the Moogseum in Ashville, NC: www.moogseum.org Michelle's Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BG_PYTsSSAM&t=128s -- Learn more about Women of NAMM at www.namm.org/women-of-namm Follow Us here: -Facebook -Instagram -LinkedIn Sponsored by AKG: www.akg.com This episode was co-produced and edited by Natalie Morrison, Stephanie Lamond & Julia Olsen. Music by: Lucky Lamond
The ReVoicing the Future Team reflects on the live episode of the podcast in June at The NAMM Show and NAMM Show+. The panel features Terri Winston, founder of Women's Audio Mission, Elise Solberg, Founder of Turn Up Her Mic, and Myki Angeline of The Women's International Music Network and Audacy. The full episode conversation can be watched on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNFFCfCUHIM Learn More about: Women's Audio Mission Turn Up Her Mic The Women's International Music Network (The WiMN) -- Learn more about Women of NAMM at www.namm.org/women-of-namm Follow Us here: -Facebook -Instagram -LinkedIn Sponsored by AKG: www.akg.com This episode was co-produced and edited by Natalie Morrison, Stephanie Lamond & Julia Olsen. Music by: Lucky Lamond
Live from The NAMM Show 2022, Natalie, Stephanie, and Julia hang out in the HARMAN Truck with Zildjian's Artist Relations Manager Kirsten Matt who has been with the company for over 27 years!! The conversation spans from Kirsten's history in the industry, how she's watched it changed, its future, and so much more. -- Learn more about Women of NAMM at www.namm.org/women-of-namm Follow Us here: -Facebook -Instagram -LinkedIn Sponsored by AKG: www.akg.com This episode was co-produced and edited by Natalie Morrison, Stephanie Lamond & Julia Olsen. Music by: Lucky Lamond
Live from The NAMM Show at the HARMAN Truck in Anaheim, California, ReVoicing the Future sits down with Pensado's Place Executive Producer Talisha Romero. The conversation spans from Talisha's entry into the music industry to all the roles she's had over the years throughout her career, to the advice she has for women in music, and much more. To learn more about Pensado's Place, please visit: https://www.pensadosplace.tv/ -- Learn more about Women of NAMM at www.namm.org/women-of-namm Follow Us here: -Facebook -Instagram -LinkedIn Sponsored by AKG: www.akg.com This episode was co-produced and edited by Natalie Morrison, Stephanie Lamond & Julia Olsen. Music by: Lucky Lamond
From Vice President of Santa Monica Music Center and Culver City Music Center to Founder of Outreach Through the Arts, to Santa Monica City Council member, Lana Negrete wears a lot of hats. Throughout this episode of #ReVoicingTheFuture, we dive into Lana's journey back into the family business, how she adapted her store during the heart of the covid pandemic, giving back to the community at large and so much more. . Want to attend the NAMM Show? Please visit www.namm.org to register today. . Women of NAMM Events: WON Reception: Friday, June 3rd at 6pm at the Westin Rooftop Pool ReVoicing the Future LIVE!: Saturday, June 4 at 11 am at the HARMAN Truck She Rocks Awards: www.thewimn.com -- Learn more about Women of NAMM at www.namm.org/women-of-namm Follow Us here: -Facebook -Instagram -LinkedIn Sponsored by AKG: www.akg.com Audio Kits: Ara Microphone & K371 Headphones This episode was co-produced and edited by Natalie Morrison, Stephanie Lamond & Julia Olsen. Music by: Lucky Lamond
Join Farah Allen, Founder & CEO of The Labz, an all-in-one tool that makes it easier to create highly interactive and immersive web experiences. Learn about her history in music and as a creative, how her company evolved over the past few years, music & technology, and why it's important to her to participate as an advisor in NAMM's GenNext program. Just a reminder that the Women of NAMM Reception at the 2022 NAMM Show will be held on Friday, June 3rd at 6pm at the Westin Rooftop Pool. Be sure to follow Women of NAMM on social media to stay up to date. The April Deep Dive is scheduled for April 21st at 12pm PST. Register here: https://namm.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7c6dbd89b2da71764323a6260&id=e2c723e6c9&e=9ae3a08a9d -- Learn more about Women of NAMM at www.namm.org/women-of-namm Follow Us here: -Facebook -Instagram -LinkedIn This episode was co-produced and edited by Natalie Morrison, Stephanie Lamond & Julia Olsen. Music by: Lucky Lamond
Welcome back to ReVoicing the Future, a Women of NAMM Podcast. To kickstart Season 3 and a new chapter of the podcast, Natalie sits down with the new leadership for Women of NAMM (formally SWIM). Lisa MacDonald, Director of Vertical Marketing at Yamaha, Morgan Walker, Director of Marketing Communications at Korg USA & Julie Wagnitz Director of School Music Services at Heid Music all discuss the new transition of the organization under the NAMM umbrella, its importance and what people can expect in the months to come. The Women of NAMM Reception will be held at the 2022 NAMM Show on Friday, June 3rd at 6pm at the Pool of the Westin Hotel. Be sure to stop by and say hello to all of us there. -- Learn more about Women of NAMM at www.namm.org/women-of-namm Follow Us here: -Facebook -Instagram -LinkedIn This episode was co-produced and edited by Natalie Morrison, Stephanie Lamond & Julia Olsen. Music by: Lucky Lamond
Meet Tricia Howe, the Regional Manager of Educational Services for the Prairies with Long & McQuade Music. Natalie & Tricia sit down and chat about music education in Canada, Tricia's history in the industry, her experience at the recent SWIM Summit back in October and the importance of mentorship. To learn more about Long & McQuade, please visit www.long-mcquade.com. -- Learn more about SWIM at www.smartwomeninmusic.org. We'd love to hear your feedback! Follow Us here: -Facebook -Instagram -LinkedIn This episode was co-produced and edited by Stephanie Lamond, Natalie Morrison, and Julia Olsen.
Elizabeth DeLamater, an internationally renowned percussionist has spent her career performing, teaching, and traveling the world learning the music of different cultures sits down with Natalie to talk about being a woman percussionist and her work as Chair of the Diversity Alliance for the Percussive Arts Society (PAS). PASIC, the annual convention for PAS is happening November 10-13 in Indianapolis, Indiana. If you happen to be attending the convention, check out these events that the Diversity Alliance is hosting. Friday, November 12 at 1:00 pm: Diversity Alliance Panel Discussion. To learn about the other panels/events happening at PASIC please visit: https://pasic.org/2021schedule/. To get involved with the PAS Diversity Alliance, you can learn more at: https://www.pas.org/get-involved/diversity-alliance. To learn more about Elizabeth DeLamater and her work, please visit: www.elizabethdelamater.com -- Learn more about SWIM at www.smartwomeninmusic.org. We'd love to hear your feedback! Follow Us here: -Facebook -Instagram -LinkedIn This episode was co-produced and edited by Stephanie Lamond, Natalie Morrison, and Julia Olsen.
Amelia Nagoski is a New York Times best-selling author with her sister Emily Nagoski for their book Burnout, The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle. Amelia sits down with Natalie & Stephanie to discuss the vision behind the book, certain aspects of the book that resonated with us all, and discuss our own madwomen in the attics. If you don't know what we are talking about, listen to the episode or read the book and then let us know who yours is! Buy Burnout today: https://www.amazon.com/Burnout-Secret-Unlocking-Stress-Cycle/dp/198481706X About Burnout: https://www.burnoutbook.net/about-the-authors -- Learn more about SWIM at www.smartwomeninmusic.org. We'd love to hear your feedback! Follow Us here: -Facebook -Instagram -LinkedIn This episode was co-produced and edited by Stephanie Lamond, Natalie Morrison, and Julia Olsen.
We're back!! After a break during the summer, Natalie & Stephanie are back and are changing things up. In light of the mental health conversations that have taken place surrounding the Olympics and Simone Biles's courageous decision, we sat down with Jessica Zaehringer, a licensed mental health professional to discuss how we as women can prioritize our mental health and self-care within our careers. -- Learn more about SWIM at www.smartwomeninmusic.org. We'd love to hear your feedback! Follow Us here: -Facebook -Instagram -LinkedIn This episode was co-produced and edited by Stephanie Lamond, Natalie Morrison, and Julia Olsen.
On this episode of SWIM Masters, Natalie and Stephanie reflect on 1 year of SWIM Masters and the future of podcast! They also sit down with Hilary B. Jones, a consultant that focuses on Diversity Equity, and Inclusion in the music industry. We discuss Hilary's pathway into music and the Music Gear Bechdel test she created, and the main barriers people face in feeling welcome in the industry. To learn more about Hilary's work, please visit www.hilarybjones.com. You can listen to the Mid-Riff podcast at https://www.hilarybjones.com/midriffpodcast. -- The Summer NAMM SWIM Meet will happen on Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at 5:30 pm CST in Music City Center, Level 2, 202 ABC. -- Learn more about SWIM at www.smartwomeninmusic.org. We'd love to hear your feedback! Follow Us here: -Facebook -Instagram -LinkedIn This episode was co-produced and edited by Stephanie Lamond, Natalie Morrison, and Julia Olsen.
On this episode of SWIM Masters, Natalie and Hilary Brown, the Director of Marketing for Kyser Musical Products sit down to talk about a variety of topics to help with women's personal and professional development. From the art of communication to how we tackle imposter syndrome, and more, don't miss out on this jam-packed episode of tips and tricks. Dare to Lead by Brené Brown -- Learn more about SWIM at www.smartwomeninmusic.org. We'd love to hear your feedback! Follow Us here: -Facebook -Instagram -LinkedIn This episode was co-produced and edited by Stephanie Lamond, Natalie Morrison, and Julia Olsen.
Join Natalie & Stephanie as they sit down with Sharon Bryant and Claire Kreger-Boaz from the NAMM Public Affairs team to talk about navigating between jobs, what it means to work on a team with people who complement one another, and more. If you're interested in participating in the NAMM Advocacy Summit on May 25th you can sign up here: https://www.namm.org/summer-2021/articles/register-now-namm-advocacy-summit Are you more of a Chip or a Chop? Let us know in the comments or send us a message on Instagram! -- Learn more about SWIM at www.smartwomeninmusic.org. We'd love to hear your feedback! Follow Us here: -Facebook -Instagram -LinkedIn This episode was co-produced and edited by Stephanie Lamond, Natalie Morrison, and Julia Olsen.
Mother's Day is coming up and we thought it would be fun to compile some of the sage advice our past guests have given around balancing work and parenting! Join Natalie & Stephanie as they listen back and reflect on some key moments from the SWIM Masters archive. Check out the book Stephanie read from: Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Emily Nagoski & Amelia Nagoski NBC News Article Natalie References: 'Taking Side Steps Turning Down Promotions': How Working Mothers Are Barely Coping During COVID-19 -- Learn more about SWIM at www.smartwomeninmusic.org. We'd love to hear your feedback! Follow Us here: -Facebook -Instagram -LinkedIn This episode was co-produced and edited by Stephanie Lamond and Natalie Morrison.
Miranda Altman, Senior Director of Program Operations at Little Kids Rock, had an untraditional path into the music industry. The work she does with Little Kids Rock helped her step out of her comfort zone, take some risks, and grow her career. To learn more about Little Kids Rocks, please visit www.littlekidsrock.org -- Learn more about SWIM at www.smartwomeninmusic.org. We'd love to hear your feedback! Follow Us here: -Facebook -Instagram -LinkedIn This episode was co-produced and edited by Stephanie Lamond, Natalie Morrison, and Julia Olsen.
Kimberly Deverell & Robin Sassi of San Diego Music Studio have been working together since basically the very beginning. Natalie sits down with both Kimberly and Robin to discuss their career journey's within SDMS, how they pivoted during the pandemic, the Philappeans Ukulele Project, and so much more. To learn more about San Diego Music Studio, please visit: https://www.sandiegomusicstudio.com/ To learn about the Philappeans Ukulele Project, please visit: https://www.sandiegomusicstudio.com/?page_id=224 -- Learn more about SWIM at www.smartwomeninmusic.org. We'd love to hear your feedback! Follow Us here: -Facebook -Instagram -LinkedIn This episode was co-produced and edited by Stephanie Lamond and Natalie Morrison.
On this episode of SWIM Masters, Mindy and Natalie reflect on how the mission of Tom Tom Magazine is as relevant today as it was when Mindy first got her start as a drummer in Riot Grrrl bands, and how they're striving to give new young drummers permission every day to pick up their first pair of sticks. To learn more about Tom Tom Magazine, please visit www.tomtommag.com. To learn more about Hit Like a Girl Competition, please visit www.hitlikeagirlcontest.com. -- Learn more about SWIM at www.smartwomeninmusic.org. We'd love to hear your feedback! Follow Us here: -Facebook -Instagram -LinkedIn This episode was co-produced and edited by Stephanie Lamond and Natalie Morrison.
Happy International Women's Day! To celebrate, co-hosts/co-producers Natalie Morrison & Stephanie Lamond sit down for a special bonus episode of SWIM Masters interviewing each other and discussing what we #ChooseToChallenge this International Women's Day and what we hope for the future of the music industry. -- Learn more about SWIM at www.smartwomeninmusic.org. We'd love to hear your feedback! Follow Us here: -Facebook -Instagram -LinkedIn This episode was co-produced and edited by Stephanie Lamond and Natalie Morrison.
Balancing work with your creative self can be challenging for everyone, especially now during the pandemic. On this episode of SWIM Masters Natalie & Stephanie sit down with Laura Davidson, the Lead Retail Market Development Specialist at Shure to talk about her journey into the music industry and how she balances work and time for her to write and record her own music. -- On Monday, March 8 at 6pm EST. Join SWIM for a special International Women's Day Event hosted by Lisa Cruz, founder of Red Shoes Inc. The goal is to #ChooseToChallenge one another to take your personal brand to new strides, to get together to celebrate achievements and to educate and empower one another while increasing visibility to the value that women bring to the music products industry. Register here: https://namm.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIocemhrDsoEtTHyIIx5DDsszUDYySZ1vyw -- Learn more about SWIM at www.smartwomeninmusic.org. We'd love to hear your feedback! Follow Us here: -Facebook -Instagram -LinkedIn This episode was co-produced and edited by Stephanie Lamond and Natalie Morrison.
This week, we sat down with Alfred Music's own Iris & Ron Manus, two legends in the music publishing industry. Our conversations stemmed from Iris's history of her journey to the industry, how publishing has changed since she began working at Alfred in the 1940s, what she sees for the future of the industry, and more. -- Learn more about SWIM at www.smartwomeninmusic.org. We'd love to hear your feedback! Follow Us here: -Facebook-Instagram-LinkedIn This episode was co-produced and edited by Stephanie Lamond and Natalie Morrison.
Dr. Jennifer Hall an executive coach, leadership trainer, and assessment author. She's been working with SWIM as the executive coach for the SWIM Leadership Summit and also some virtual coaching she's been doing with our SWIM Scholarship recipients. On this episode, we sit down and chat with her about the SWIM Leadership Summit, what her work entails, and what you can expect if you're selected to participate in the 2021 Summit. Applications are open! You have until the end of February to apply for the Summit. To learn more and apply for the SWIM Summit, please visit http://smartwomeninmusic.org/swim-summit/ -- Learn more about SWIM at www.smartwomeninmusic.org. We'd love to hear your feedback! Follow Us here: -Facebook -Instagram -LinkedIn This episode was co-produced and edited by Stephanie Lamond and Natalie Morrison.
To kick off Season 2 of SWIM Masters, we sat down with Elisa Janson Jones, the Director of Operations for the Conn-Selmer Institute. From the classroom to Conn-Selmer, Elisa has left her mark in the music education world, by tapping into the virtual space to bring education workshops to educators all across the country and the world. Elisa is hosting a session for Believe in Music Week: The 7 Business Skills Every Music Teacher Needs to Create and Grow a Thriving Music Program on Thursday, January 21, at 12pm. Register for Believe in Music Week here: https://attend.believeinmusic.tv/register To listen to Elisa's podcast Music Ed Mentor, please visit: https://www.musicedmentor.com/listen -- Learn more about SWIM at www.smartwomeninmusic.org. We'd love to hear your feedback! Follow Us here: -Facebook-Instagram-LinkedIn This episode was co-produced and edited by Stephanie Lamond and Natalie Morrison.
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