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Episode 13: Amy Frenchum, Artist Manager

In this episode we talk with absolute powerhouse that is Amy Frenchum.  Amy currently manages two fantastic artists; Mercury Prize Award winners Ezra Collective and the brilliant Yasmin Lacey.  Amy’s worked in music for over 15 years across range of areas and has some seriously great advice to offer, it was a total joy to speak with her, listen to her career story and hear the brilliant gems of advice she had to offer.  We hope you enjoy this chat as much as we did, whether you’re just starting out or already well on your music business career path :)

Each episode we donate to a cause our of guests choice, to find out who we’re donating to this week, get listening!  Last episode we donated to the brilliant Small Green Shoots who are dedicated to increasing career opportunities for NEETs (not in education, employment or training) within the music and creative industries.  If you want to donate too, you can do that by visiting their website https://www.smallgreenshoots.co.uk/donors/donate/

Follow us on Instagram @biy.people.and.talent on LinkedIn https://uk.linkedin.com/company/biypeopleandtalent or email us with BIYPOD in the subject line hello@biypeople.co.uk with your questions.  

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And don’t forget to like, review, follow and share, we’d love to empower and inspire as many people as possible by sharing these stories :) Thank you thank you and happy listening gang!

Episode 12: Anne Sandig, Senior A&R Director, Publishing

In this episode we talk with the frankly fantastic Anne Sandig.  Anne is currently a Senior Director of A&R for global music publisher Kobalt, and as if that wasn’t enough, she’s also a Songwriter and Producer Manager.  With over 16 years working in music, Annes knowledge and network is expansive, so we’re super grateful that she found the time to sit down and talk with us to share some of that incredible insight.  We hope you enjoy this chat as much as we did, whether you’re just starting out or already well on your music business career path :)

Each episode we donate to a cause our of guests choice, to find out who we’re donating to this week, get listening!  Last episode we donated to Age UK, experts in the issues affecting older people, whether it’s providing information and advice, being a friendly voice on the other end of the phone, or helping make sure the voices of older people are heard.  If you want to donate too, you can do that by visiting https://www.ageuk.org.uk/get-involved/donate/a/br/donate/#step1

Follow us on Instagram @biy.people.and.talent on LinkedIn https://uk.linkedin.com/company/biypeopleandtalent or email us with BIYPOD in the subject line hello@biypeople.co.uk with your questions.  

Or you can visit our website for more info and resources:

www.biypeople.co.uk

And don’t forget to like, review, follow and share, we’d love to empower and inspire as many people as possible by sharing these stories :) Thank you thank you and happy listening gang!

Episode 11: Scarlett O'Malley, DJ, Broadcaster and Producer



In this episode we talk with the amazing ball of energy and future superstar DJ that is, Scarlett O’Malley.  Scarlett has worked both behind the scenes and in front of the mic in radio, produced and presented shows and podcasts, produces her own tunes and DJ’s internationally at festivals and events.  She’s also the newest member of the BIYPOD family so it was an absolute delight to get her in front of the mic to share her thoughts and insight on our first episode back!  We hope you enjoy this chat as much as we did, whether you’re just starting out or already well on your music business career path :)

Each episode we donate to a cause our of guests choice, to find out who we’re donating to this week, get listening!  Last episode we donated to Mind, the mental health charity who provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem, as well as campaigning to improve services, raising awareness and promoting understanding.  If you want to donate too, you can do that by visiting https://www.mind.org.uk/donate/

Follow us on Instagram @biy.people.and.talent on LinkedIn https://uk.linkedin.com/company/biypeopleandtalent or email us with BIYPOD in the subject line hello@biypeople.co.uk with your questions.  

Or you can visit our website for more info and resources:

www.biypeople.co.uk

And don’t forget to like, review, follow and share, we’d love to empower and inspire as many people as possible by sharing these stories :) Thank you thank you and happy listening gang!

Episode 10: Ruth Emery, Founder of Yes Please, and Artist Mindset and Wellness Coach


In this episode we talk with the insightful and super calming Ruth Emery, Founder of London based music PR Agency Yes Please! Ruth is also an Artist and Creative Industries Coach working around themes of overwhelm, anxiety and creating a sustainable positive mindset, which, as regular listeners will know, are issues the BIYPOD team are both familiar with and passionate about, so was great to have this chat with Ruth to explore further. Not only did Ruth help us through a tough week with her insight and advice, but she gave us all the feels with a few nods to some fabulous 90’s nostalgia :) Ruth also dived into artist promo and how she worked her way through label world to running her own successful business. We hope you enjoy this chat as much as we did, whether you’re just starting out or already well on your music business career path :)


Each episode we donate to a cause our of guests choice, to find out who we’re donating to this week, get listening! Last episode we donated to L.I.C.K (London Inner City Kitties), an entirely volunteer run charity who look after abandoned and injured cats and kittens in London. If you want to donate too, you can do that by visiting https://www.london-inner-city-kitties.org/donate



Follow us on Instagram @biy.people.and.talent or email us with BIYPOD in the subject line hello@biypeople.co.uk with your questions.


If you’re just starting out in the music business check out our BIY Future Talent Facebook page (www.facebook.com/BIYFutureTalent)


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Or you can visit our website for more info:
www.biypeople.co.uk


And don’t forget to like, review, follow and share, we’d love to empower and inspire as many people as possible by sharing these stories :) Thank you thank you and happy listening gang!

Episode 9: Anne Frankenstein, DJ and Broadcaster

In this episode we talk with the joyful, inspirational and utterly brilliant Anne Frankenstein, DJ and Broadcaster. It was such a joy to record this one, welcoming back the woman that encouraged us to create the BIYPOD back in lockdown number one by adding her professional skills to our little pod plan. Anne talks us through her career from teenage Dublin DJ, to admin support boredom, all the way through the freelance dream to professional broadcaster with her very on show on Jazz FM. I’ve so much to thank Anne for, thank you for supporting the pod and steering the ship when I could hardly talk into the mic, this woman is a total BOSS. We hope you enjoy this chat as much as we did, whether you’re just starting out or already well on your music business career path :)

Each episode we donate to a cause we believe in, to find out who we’re donating to this week, get listening! Last episode we donated to Brixton Soup Kitchen, who provide hot food, support and counselling to people in need in the local community. If you want to donate too, you can do that by visiting https://gogetfunding.com/brixton-soup-kitchen-helping-to-rebuild-our-community/

Follow us on Instagram @biy.people.and.talent or email us with BIYPOD in the subject line hello@biypeople.co.uk with your questions.

If you’re just starting out in the music business check out our BIY Future Talent Facebook page (www.facebook.com/BIYFutureTalent)

If you’re already on your music business career path it’s BIY People & Talent (www.facebook.com/BIYPeoples)

Or you can visit our website for more info: www.biypeople.co.uk

And don’t forget to like, review, follow and share, we’d love to empower and inspire as many people as possible by sharing these stories :) Thank you thank you and happy listening gang!

Episode 8: Future Talent Special: Bonus Episode with Kearny Kerr

Oh you lucky lucky people, you are in for a treat! We recorded this bonus episode with the absolute joy that is Kearny Kerr, an instrumental part of the BIYPOD team from day one, and as regular listeners will know, the Question Corner King. In this ep we thought we’d give you the chance to hear more about Kearny’s story and give him an opportunity to fire a few more questions at BIY Founder and pod host, Silv. There is laughter, love, and a little sprinkling of that lovely BIY insight for you right here!

Each episode we donate to a cause we believe in, to find out who we’re donating to this week, get listening! Last episode we donated to The Avenues Youth Project whose mission is to give hope and opportunities to children and young people in West London, so they fulfil their potential and leave prepared and excited for adult life. The Avenues team of youth professionals provides a safe, caring, youth-led space in a disadvantaged inner-city area, where young people can learn, develop and build towards a brighter future. If you want to donate too, you can do that by visiting the website https://avenues.org.uk/

Follow us on Instagram @biy.people.and.talent or email us with BIYPOD in the subject line hello@biypeople.co.uk with your questions.

If you’re just starting out in the music business check out our BIY Future Talent Facebook page (www.facebook.com/BIYFutureTalent)

If you’re already on your music business career path it’s BIY People & Talent (www.facebook.com/BIYPeoples)

Or you can visit our website for more info: www.biypeople.co.uk

And don’t forget to like, review, follow and share, we’d love to empower and inspire as many people as possible by sharing these stories :) Thank you thank you and happy listening gang!