Boys are COOL! But this Week, Girls Rule!

Hello!!
Happy Solstice, happy Summer, happy Pride month, and almost Happy Fourth of July!
Take a moment to celebrate who YOU are and embrace the things that make YOU-nique.

That being said, today’s spotlight is on the ladies… the WOMEN-preneurs who are making amazing things happen in the music Industry. 
I just had to share this article that came my way via FB yesterday. Let me know what you think!  Drop a line back via cyberspace.
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The article/link below was written by the wonderful Ariel Hiatt, who runs CyberPR, a digital marketing company for musicians.

 

 And speaking of Goddesses, my cat is named Shakti – which technically means,the creative force of the universe manifested as the Divine feminine. For those of you who know me, it’s not a huge surprise that my cat has a creative Yoga Goddess name. ;)

Had to share this pic ‘cause it cracked me up last week; the feline feminine making her musical statement. It was as if she was saying, “Oh My Gosh when I press this thing it makes noise?!?!” She actually jammed out for a few minutes.

Never forget how wonderful you are! Shine ON!
Love and Light,

Meredith

 

51 Female Music Entrepreneurs Share their Best Advice
By Ariel Hiatt

Today is my birthday and, each year, I love to take a moment to reflect on the year behind, the state of the music business, and my love for music.

A few months ago, while everyone in the world I know went to SXSW, I took myself to a quiet beach for a few days to think, to write, and to and recharge.

While I was boarding the plane, my friend Marcus Taylor emailed, asking me to contribute a quote for his article “30 Pieces Of Advice From Music Industry Entrepreneurs” I fired it off and thought nothing of it.

During my break, I read Sheryl Sandberg’s ‘Lean In’ and it got me thinking about being a woman in this business. Then Marcus’s article came out and I was the only woman included in it. Oops. A wonderful and telling string of comments appeared and the seed for this article was planted.

Here is the reality: Women are still under represented all over this business and sadly women in the music industry are practically invisible online.

Go ahead…. Google “Females in the Music Industry” or “Women Entrepreneurs in the Music Business”

Among the top hits you will find: 

The Music Industry Discriminates Against Women, Chapter 10 … 
Women in the music industry: chewed up and spat out? | Gigwise 
“Sexism in the music industry ain’t nothing new.” Why aren’t female artists getting their due?

And few academic papers and theses
The Google image search is even more depressing – you will find Brittany, Gaga, Beyonce, Katy (naked) and Christina….

When I searched for “Music Degree Programs” I instantly found 204 colleges and universities in the US alone that offer degrees. I shudder to think how many young women are Googling “Female Music Executive” only to find Katy Perry’s naked ass (no offense Katy, your butt is great but… REALLY?)

So I put a call out on the Women In Music List and emailed every woman I could think of and I asked for female entrepreneurs to SHOW THEMSELVES (and show they did) lo an behold 51 Women heeded my call

I am delighted to bring you
51 FEMALE MUSIC ENTREPREUNEURS SHARE THEIR BEST ADVICE (PART 1)
LINK TO ENTIRE ARTICLE HERE!
 

 Here’s My Advice:

“Shine a light on others as much as you possibly can. Ask how can I help instead of how can others help me, and watch the magic that will unfold.”  -Ariel Hiatt


Ariel Hyatt Female Entrepreneur in the Music Business since 1996 Founder Cyber PR, Author and Cheerleader for Musicians @CyberPR