HeyJaredOff The Record
A former music exec turned coach, telling the truth about what it takes for women in music to rise, lead, and not lose themselves doing it.
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Why do women seem to have an expiry date in music? (opens the original)
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I was running a workshop recently for women in the music industry when, during the Q&A, someone asked a question that had nothing to do with the topic I’d been speaking about.“Do you think there’s ageism against women in the music industry?”It’s a topic I’ve been hearing more and more.I’ve spent over twenty years working in music. I’ve watched incredibly talented women build remarkable careers, lead teams, sign artists and help shape this industry. I’ve also watched many of those same women be m
Your job title is something you do. It isn’t who you are. (opens the original)
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After seven years at a major record label, I was called into a small meeting room. My line manager was there and someone from HR. I know they spoke to me, and I’m sure they explained what was happening and what would happen next. But when I think back now, all I remember is white noise.I was being made redundant. Or, as my American friends would say, laid off.It was a shock losing my job, but if I’m honest, what took me much longer to process was losing the identity I’d attached to it.I’d grown
A message to the men in the music industry. (opens the original)
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I know some of you are allies to women in this industry.I’ve been supported by some brilliant men throughout my own career, and I’ve never chosen to speak directly to you here before.But today, I am.Because saying you support women is one thing. Actively backing them is another.When a woman is spoken over in a meeting, speak up.When someone else takes credit for her work, say her name.When you see behaviour you know isn’t right, challenge it.When you have a budget and there are women on your tea
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