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.
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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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Episodes
168 episodes
Composing a Lifetime: Music, Business & Legacy with Anthony Prezio
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 composer, ...
Unbecoming: Healing Through Sound with Caleigh Rose
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—trading ...
Inside the Music Machine: Rethinking the Industry with Brad Stewart
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.With nearly two deca...
Vibes Up: Mindset, Independence & Ownership in Music with Kenneth “Munir Vibes” Johnson
In this episode, we’re joined by Kenneth “Munir Vibes” Johnson, a creative force dedicated to empowering independent artists through music, mindset, and strategy.As the founder of Vibes Up Entertainment, Munir Vibes blends artistry with...
From Meta to Music: Rebuilding Creative Ownership with AI & Blockchain With Philip Rather
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 platform desi...
Crafting the Music Industry: Jazz, Business & Education with May Yu
In this episode, we speak with May Yu — a classical and jazz violinist, music business professional, and educator based in New York City.May’s work sits at the intersection of performance, industry, and education. She performs across ge...
Blue Champagne: Fierce, Fabulous & Unapologetically Hers from Northern Ireland
Meet Blue Champagne (@xxblue.champagnexx) — a proud trans woman from Northern Ireland who kicked the closet door off its hinges in 2020 after 25 years of internal wrestling, and honey, she won.For the past 4 years, she’s been lighting u...
Blasko: Heavy Metal, Branding & the Future of Music
Meet Blasko — a rare music industry veteran who has experienced every angle of the business. From rocking global stages with Ozzy Osbourne and Rob Zombie, to managing Grammy-winning artists and building culture-shifting brands like Liquid Death...
From Abuja to the Algorithm: Motorola Bhadmos on Building Your Own Sound
In this episode, we sit down with Motorola Bhadmos (Torola) — an emerging artist from Abuja, Nigeria, who is proving that limitations can become launching pads.Starting his music journey in 2019, Torola began as a singer but quickly rea...
Resilience, Ritual & Revolution: Emmanuel Vukovich on Reimagining Music for Humanity
In this powerful episode of Music Industry Insights Worldwide, Saskhia Menendez sits down with Montreal-based violist, curator, and visionary creator Emmanuel Vukovich to explore how music can become a living force for resilience, intercultural...
Tara Formosa: From Musical Theatre to Electropop Storytelling
Meet Tara Formosa (@tara.formosa) — a rising singer-songwriter originally from Melbourne, Australia, now making waves from Malta. Blending heartfelt lyricism with pop-inspired beats, Tara’s music captures the beauty and intensity of human emoti...
Robert Frezza: Behind the Stories of Music & Fashion Icons
Meet Robert Frezza (@robertfrezza) — a renowned music and fashion journalist who has interviewed legends like Lady Gaga, Kings of Leon, Garbage, Nine Inch Nails, The Strokes, Slash, and many more.With bylines in CMJ, The Aquarian, and O...
Funmi Oke: Shaping Global Sounds & Artist Identity
Meet Olufunmilayo “Funmi” Oke (@Studio.olu) — a music executive and A&R powerhouse dedicated to building a global presence for artists. With over seven years of experience, she has worked with talents like Ludacris, Syd, Sasha Keable, Blood...
Robin Che: From Artist Management to AI – Navigating Music and Tech
In this episode, we chat with Robin, who spent nearly two years in the music industry managing artists like VGMB Jestik and Volatile Innovator, running the popular rap showcase OPACZA, and building an online community for artists calle...
Becky Raisman: From Highland Park to Harmony – A Queer Singer-Songwriter’s Journey
Join us as we chat with Becky Raisman, an accomplished singer, songwriter, and keyboardist originally from the Chicagoland area. A Columbia College Chicago alum (Class of 2007), Becky has honed her craft with renowned voice teachers, performed ...
100 Songs. 18 Months. Total Control: Inside Jody Whitesides’ Sonic World
In this episode of Music Industry Insights Worldwide, we dive into the hypnotic, intentional world of Jody Whitesides a truly independent artist redefining what it means to build a sustainable, self-directed music career.Writing, perfor...
International Publishing, Platinum Success & The Next Generation of Creators With Nick Green
In this global industry deep dive, we’re joined by Nick Green, co-founder of Next Play Music Group and an international music executive with over a decade of experience in publishing, A&R, and artist development.Nick has colla...
Voice Reclaimed: A Hip Hop Story from Kenya with JBA Mutethia
In this episode of Music Industry Insights Worldwide, Saskhia Menendez sits down with JBA Mutethia, a 22-year-old emcee from Ruiru, Kenya, whose story proves that hip hop is more than music it’s liberation.Born Anold Mute...
David Sosa: From #3 on iTunes to Genre-Bending Soul | Reinventing R&B for a New Generation
In this episode of Music Industry Insights Worldwide, Saskhia Menendez sits down with New York-based singer and songwriter David Sosa, an artist redefining what it means to be genre-fluid in today’s music industry.With in...
Music Beyond Borders: A Ukrainian Perspective with Bohdan Dovhan
Music does not stop when the world changes — it evolves.In this episode, Saskhia welcomes Bohdan Dovhan from Ukraine to discuss the realities of working within a music ecosystem shaped by conflict, transformation, and global attention.<...
Mighty Africa: ZiizoAfrica, Amapiano, Identity & Honouring Our Mothers
In this powerful episode of Music Industry Insights Worldwide, we’re joined by ZiizoAfrica — a rising South African artist whose name means “Mighty Africa” and whose mission is rooted in culture, purpose, and global impac...
Fanning the Flames: King Dari on Trauma, Truth & Turning Pain Into Power
In this episode, we’re joined by King Dari, an emerging artist, musician, and creator from Kansas City, whose journey is defined by resilience, self-discovery, and fearless authenticity.Growing up in poverty as one of twelv...
From Stage to Systems: Building Sustainable Careers in Live Music With Ben Ikwuagwu,
In this episode, we’re joined by Ben Ikwuagwu, first-generation Nigerian-American entrepreneur, lifelong musician, and CEO & Co-Founder of Soundcheck Live. After spending over a decade as a professional vocalist, Ben saw first...
Turning Pain Into Platforms: Bubba Startz on Independent Creators, Music & Second Chance
In this powerful and deeply human episode, Bubba Startz joins Music Industry Insights Worldwide to share an extraordinary journey of survival, forgiveness, and purpose.Raised in a challenging environment shaped by betrayal, mental abuse...
From Lagos Streets to Royal Legacy: Healing, Identity & Sound with Nino Mayanna
In this deeply moving episode of Music Industry Insights Worldwide, Saskhia Menendez is joined by Nino Mayanna, a Nigerian-born singer whose life story is as powerful as her music.Raised on the streets of Lagos with littl...
