Music Industry Insights Worldwide: Shaping Equality & Diversity in Music & Entertainment
Saskhia Menendez & Guests
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Hosted by Saskhia Menendez, an award-winning advocate and music industry leader, Music Industry Insights Worldwide explores equality and diversity in the music and entertainment industries. Through candid conversations with special guests such as trailblazing artists, producers, and industry experts, the podcast shares stories, struggles, and successes from those working to create a more inclusive and equitable industry. Listeners gain insight into the challenges faced by marginalized communities and how to build a future of opportunity and representation. Alongside the podcast, Saskhia is also preparing an interactive educational book with tools and strategies for the next generation of artists and professionals.
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Williams Ayotomiwa: Building Africa’s Creative Economy & the Future of Music 08.09.2026 30minSend us Fan Mail This week on Music Industry Insights Worldwide, we’re joined by Williams Ayotomiwa — Project Manager at the Creative Industries Initiative for Africa (CIIFA), working at the intersection of music, business, creativity and the wider African creative economy. Based in Lagos, Nigeria, Williams brings a valuable perspective on the opportunities and challenges facing Africa’s rapidly evolving creative industries. His work focuses on supporting the development of stronger creative ... -
R J Deamer: The Deamer Model & Disrupting the Music Industry 08.09.2026 29minSend us Fan Mail This week on Music Industry Insights Worldwide, we’re joined by R J Deamer — creator of the Deamer Model and a driving force behind the emerging cross-Atlantic country-rap movement. Described as the “architect” behind a sound that combines the grit of the outlaw with the rhythm of the street, Deamer has developed a distinctive cinematic identity through his music and the HOLOGRAM album — music created for the high-stakes, the ambitious and the lonely. In this conversation, we... -
Mindset, Ownership & the Independent Artist: Building Your Own Path in Music - Kenneth Johnson 08.09.2026 24minSend us Fan Mail This week on Music Industry Insights Worldwide, we’re joined by Kenneth “Munir Vibes” Johnson independent artist, entrepreneur and founder of Vibes Up Entertainment. Kenneth brings together music, mindset and digital strategy to help independent artists navigate today’s rapidly changing music industry with greater clarity, intention and ownership. In this conversation, we explore what it really means to build an independent career in music, from developing a strong mindset an... -
From Peruvian Rhythms to London: A Journey Through Music, Theatre & Sound - Bettine Solf 08.09.2026 20minSend us Fan Mail This week on Music Industry Insights Worldwide, we’re joined by a Peruvian musician, performer and sound producer whose creative journey spans classical piano, theatre, live performance and contemporary music production. Starting classical piano at just five years old, our guest went on to train as an actor at CSSD and Mountview before graduating from Abbey Road Institute with an Advanced Diploma in Music Production & Sound Engineering. During their studies, they produced... -
From Electronic Music to Visual Art: Mr. Statik on Creativity, Transformation & the Power of Reinvention 21.07.2026 34minSend us Fan Mail In this episode of Music Industry Insights Worldwide, Saskhia Menendez is joined by Stathis Kalatzis, aka Mr. Statik, a pioneering figure in the Greek electronic music scene whose two-decade career has taken him from DJ booths and record labels to global music curation, experimental audiovisual projects and the world of contemporary painting. Known for his hypnotic, energetic and storytelling-driven approach to DJing and production, Stathis has built a reputation as a true "D... -
Fighting for the Future of Live Music: Tommy Dorfman on Power, Representation, Monopolies & Industry Change 21.07.2026 33minSend us Fan Mail In this powerful episode of Music Industry Insights Worldwide, Saskhia Menendez is joined by Tommy Dorfman, a pioneering figure in the live music and EDM world whose extraordinary journey is rooted in creativity, resilience, advocacy and a fight for greater equity within the music industry. Tommy's story began at just 16, when he moved out on his own and went on to become a major force in the New Jersey and New York EDM scene. As the founder of Juice Entertainment and creator... -
Building Global Music Communities: Chyna Brackeen on Live Experiences, Artist Empowerment & Booking More Women 21.07.2026 21minSend us Fan Mail In this episode of Music Industry Insights Worldwide, Saskhia Menendez is joined by Chyna Brackeen, Vice President of Experiences at Sofar Sounds, to explore the power of live music, global communities and creating meaningful opportunities for artists around the world. Chyna leads Sofar Sounds' global live events and experiences business, working across a worldwide ecosystem of promoters and partners to bring music and human connection to audiences in cities including Jakarta... -
The Superfan Economy: How Artists Can Rethink Touring, VIP & Direct-to-Fan Revenue with Cody DeLong 21.07.2026 31minSend us Fan Mail n this episode of Music Industry Insights Worldwide, Saskhia Menendez is joined by Cody DeLong, CEO and co-founder of Sound Rink, to explore how artists are rethinking the economics of touring and unlocking new opportunities through superfans, VIP experiences and direct-to-fan strategies. With more than a decade of experience across touring, ticketing and artist operations, Cody has helped generate millions in incremental revenue for artists while enabling them to retain owne... -
Designing Inclusive, Sensory-Friendly Events for a Calmer Future with Nika Brunet Milunović 27.06.2026 33minSend us Fan Mail What if events, festivals, and workplaces were designed to support human wellbeing first? In this episode of Pink Nest, host Nika Brunet Milunović explores the future of inclusive, sensory-friendly, and sustainable event design, drawing on over a decade of experience in international festivals and sustainability programmes. Nika is a social worker, MBA graduate, and PhD candidate researching mental health and neurodiversity in events. After more than 11 years working in large... -
Building Global Music Partnerships with Arielle Fischer | From Spotify to Virgin Music and Beyond 27.06.2026 32minSend us Fan Mail How do artists, labels, streaming platforms, and music technology companies work together to shape the future of the global music industry? In this episode of Music Industry Insights Worldwide, host Saskhia Menendez is joined by Arielle Fischer, a music industry professional with more than 15 years of experience spanning artist and label relations, digital streaming, music technology, and international marketing. Having held influential roles at Spotify, INgrooves (now Virgin... -
Autism Rocks and Rolls America With Sam Mitchell 27.06.2026 29minSend us Fan Mail What does it mean to thrive as an autistic entrepreneur, broadcaster, and advocate in a world that often misunderstands neurodiversity? In this inspiring episode of Music Industry Insights Worldwide, host Saskhia Menendez is joined by Sam Mitchell, founder and host of the award-winning Autism Rocks and Rolls podcast. Diagnosed with autism, Sam has built an internationally recognised platform dedicated to celebrating autistic success stories, challenging stereotypes, and provi... -
Kith The Kid: From Iran to London – The Untold Story 25.06.2026 26minSend us Fan Mail In this episode of Music Industry Insights Worldwide, we sit down with Kith The Kid, the Iranian rapper born in Ahvaz who transformed adversity into an international music career. Known professionally as Kith The Kid, Marco Polo Mahan shares his powerful journey from discovering hip-hop at a young age through artists like Eminem and 50 Cent to teaching himself four languages and moving to the United Kingdom at just 19 years old to pursue his passion for music. After facing ... -
From Journalism to Live Music Powerhouse | Rob Duguay on Writing, Radio & Building Scenes 22.05.2026 18minSend us Fan Mail In this episode, we’re joined by Rob Duguay — a freelance arts and entertainment journalist, radio producer, and live music promoter based in Providence, Rhode Island. Rob shares his unique journey working across multiple sides of the music and media world, from writing for respected publications such as New Noise Magazine, Treble, and the Providence Journal, to founding his own culture platform, Culture Beat, on Medium. We also dive into his decade-long experience behind the... -
From DistroKid to Independent Tools: Rethinking Music Distribution, Support & Artist Ownership With Jasen Samford 22.05.2026 33minSend us Fan Mail 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 dist... -
OB3Y: Turning Life, Love & Struggle into Music That Moves the Culture 20.05.2026 17minSend us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with OB3Y, a Cameron artist transforming lived experience into powerful music and movement. Life, in all its chaotic beauty, becomes the muse. Through love, struggle, resilience, and ambition, OB3Y channels raw human experience into sound — creating music that feels honest, emotional, and deeply connected to real life. This conversation explores how personal journey shapes artistic identity, and how music becomes a way to process, express, and pus... -
Beyond Streaming: Rebuilding How Artists Create, Collaborate & Own Music with Alex Greco 20.05.2026 28minSend us Fan Mail In this episode, we’re joined by Alex Greco, founder of Leep, a collaboration-first platform designed to transform how music is created long before it reaches streaming services. Leep is built around a simple but powerful idea: artists need space to develop music together, not just release it into algorithms. Instead of focusing solely on finished tracks and streaming performance, the platform allows creators to share works-in-progress, exchange structured feedback, and co-cr... -
How Emilie Thorsby Took Her Music to 15 Countries | Awards, Radio & Breakthrough Story 16.05.2026 24minSend us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with Emilie Thorsby, an award-winning Danish artist whose music career has rapidly grown into an international success story. Emilie has released 7 songs, with 4 receiving radio rotation across 7 stations in the USA, including interviews on NBC Radio (11 appearances). Her growing impact has also been recognised in the media, including being featured as a front story on Instagram by EGW (Elle Global Woman) Magazine (USA). Over the past few years,... -
From EMI to Independent: Rebuilding the Music Industry for Artists With Nat Cummins 16.05.2026 28minSend us Fan Mail In this episode of Music Industry Insights Worldwide, we sit down with Nat Cummins (she/they) Berlin-based artist manager, music consultant, and founder of Red Tape Music. With over 15 years of experience spanning EMI Records, Ministry of Sound, and SoundCloud, Nat has worked across copyright, licensing, touring, business affairs, and artist development at every level of the industry. Now running an independent, artist-first label, Nat is challenging traditional indust... -
The Hidden Cost of Touring: Burnout, Energy & Survival in Music | Izzy Naud 15.05.2026 28minSend us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with Izzy Naud, a health and performance coach specialising in electronic music artists and high-performing professionals working in high-pressure environments. With over 30 years immersed in electronic music culture and more than a decade working directly in the industry, Izzy brings a rare insider understanding of touring life, creative pressure, and the physical and mental demands placed on artists today. Her work focuses on one core mission: h... -
Composing a Lifetime: Music, Business & Legacy with Anthony Prezio 13.04.2026 24minSend us Fan Mail 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, publisher, business agent, and music consultant. As a member of both ASCAP and BMI, his work sits at the intersection of creativity and the business of music, offering a rare perspective on how the industry has evolved over time. In this con...
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