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In this episode we talk with the person EVERY entry level label candidate wants to know, Charlotte Tindle! Charlotte works as a key part of the Talent Acquisition team at Sony Music in London, and just happens to be one of the kindest, warmest, and most approachable folks I’ve met in my music business career (yeah, you get it, we love Charlotte!) We spoke about her role recruiting right across the...

In this episode we talk with the utterly wonderful and super insightful James Meadows. James is always a joy to talk to, and this occasion was no exception! We chat right through from the beginning of his career, starting out as a lad from Hull who just wanted to get involved, through to where he is now, SVP of Marketing at Chrysalis Records, covering his roles at Warner, Universal (and more!) alo...

Back in March 2026 BIY brought together a fab group of music business execs from Relentless Records, spanning people who’ve been in the industry for many MANY years to those who have literally just got their first job. There was some brilliant advice and insight which will be MEGA helpful for people looking for entry level roles in A&R and marketing at a record label! So what are you waiting f...

Episode 24: Faye Williams, Founder of Flabbergast, DJ, & Creative Marketeer In this episode we talk with the inspiring and brilliant Faye Williams! Faye has done so much over her career so far, including working at Warner Music, Island Records and Broadwick Live, AND (powerhouse that she is) back in 2023 she started her own business, Flabbergast…told you she was a powerhouse! Flabbergast is a...

Episode 23: Prove Your Passion Live ’25 // Panels Part 2! Back in September 2025 BIY put on another spectacular live show, Prove Your Passion Live ’25, giving entry level folks the frankly awesome opportunity to meet experienced industry execs to talk music business careers hints, tips and advice IRL! As part of the day, I hosted some super insightful, engaging and practical panels, so we’re bring...

Episode 22: Prove Your Passion Live ’25 // Panels Part 1! Back in September 2025 BIY put on another spectacular live show, Prove Your Passion Live ’25, giving entry level folks the frankly awesome opportunity to meet experienced industry execs to talk music business careers hints, tips and advice IRL! As part of the day, I hosted some super insightful, engaging and practical panels, so we’re bring...

BIYPOD : Episode 21: Gemma Gilday, Director, Global Amazon Music at BMG In this episode we talk with the brilliant Gemma Gilday, who has worked in Streaming and Digital Partnerships for over a decade…she was there pretty much right at the start of streaming in fact! It was a real pleasure to speak with Gemma after all these years, her passion for music and willingness to throw herself into new cha...

Episode 20: Rebecca Ferguson, Creative Licensing Director   In this episode we talk with the magnificent, the amazing, the fabulous, Rebecca Ferguson! Fergs has worked in the music business across sync and brand partnerships both in the UK and internationally. Genuinely, Fergs is a total pleasure to talk with, her positivity and resilience is infec...

Well heyyyyy! Yep, the pod’s had a bit of an extended break because we’ve been doing amazing stuff like this live event :) Prove Your Passion Live was an epic, free to attend, IRL, future talent networking event that we held in Sept 2024, for folks who were looking to build a career in the business side of the music industry. We’ve clipped up some of the highlights from our panels, with guests who...

In this episode we talk with the absolute legend that is Arit Eminue MBE, yes, you heard that right, M.B.E.!  Arit is an award-winning Talent Development, Inclusion and Culture specialist who works with founders, senior leaders, people professionals and individuals across music, film and TV industries.  She’s also the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion lead for multiple music industry membe...

Episode 17: Fawaz Al-Jabban, Music Industry and Mindset Coach and Consultant, F.A.J Consulting In this episode we talk with the wonderful Fawaz Al-Jabban Music Industry and Mindset Coach and Consultant.  With over 15 years of experience working across labels and artist management, more recently Fawaz set up his own venture F.A.J Coaching, offering coaching sessions and workshops, alongside artist...

Episode 16: Karma Bertelsen, Marketing Strategy Director (EMEA), FUGA In this episode we talk with wonderful Karma Bertelsen, Marketing Strategy Director (EMEA) at global music distributor FUGA.  With more than a decade of experience, Karma is an award-winning marketeer who has worked with some of the world's biggest artists and most exciting new talent including; Ed Sheeran, Craig David, and...

Episode 15: Jeff Bell, VP Partisan Records In this episode we talk with wonderful Jeff Bell, VP at Partisan Records.  Jeff heads up the UK side of this brilliant independent label, working with an amazing roster of artists from IDLES, Ezra Collective, Cigarettes After Sex, Laura Marling, Fontaines D.C., to legends such as PJ Harvey and the incredible Fela Kuti. Jeff shares not only his inspiring s...

Episode 14: Simon Goffe, Label CEO and Festival Director In this episode we talk with the total legend that is Simon Goffe, CEO of Brownswood Music and WorldwideFM, and Director of We Out Here festival.  Having spent over 30 years working in music spanning management, records, promotion, publishing, radio and live, Simon truly has an incredible wealth of knowledge and experience not to mention som...

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 caree...

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 fou...

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 t...

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 issu...

Episode 9: Deb Grant, DJ and Broadcaster In this episode we talk with the joyful, inspirational and utterly brilliant Deb Grant, 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. Deb talks us through her career from teenage Dublin DJ, to adm...

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...

Episode 7: Laura Leon, Founder of LL Collective and Artist Manager In this episode we talk with the super insightful and incredible Laura Leon, Founder of LL Collective and Artist Manager. After years supporting industry execs, Laura turned her focus to empowering creatives to get to the next level without compromising their mental health and wellbeing with her own company LL Collective. Laura has...

Episode 6: Shola Aleje, Radio Producer, BBC 6 Music In this episode we talk with the fabulous and utterly awesome Shola Aleje, Producer for the BBC 6 Music breakfast show and host of her very own show on Totally Wired Radio. Shola’s got an incredible range of experience, knowledge of music, and while we’re at it, career story to date, from starting out writing music reviews whilst working part-tim...

Episode 5: Kayode Thomas, Co-founder and Artist Manager at TRIBE Management, and Creative Director & Founder of TRIBEAST Studios. In this episode we talk with the absolutely magnificent human that is Kayode Thomas, who since starting his music business career in the digital team at Polydor in 2013, has been on a real journey, trying his hand at all manner of digital creative across industries,...

Episode 4: Future Talent Special: Bonus Episode with DJ/Broadcaster Anne Frankenstein and Founder of BIY People & Talent, Silvia Gargiulo.  Hello hello hello! Guess what we’ve done? We’ve only gone and recorded a bonus episode for you, a Future Talent special packed with practical hints and tips for anyone trying to start their career in the music business. We know things haven’t been eas...

Episode 3: Olivia Hobbs , Founder of Blackstar London. This week we talk with the totally badass Olivia Hobbs, successful digital and creative agency owner and ex-major label marketing specialist. Olivia shared her career story which is packed with tales of persistence and resilience as well as a healthy helping of plain old hard work. It was a real delight to have a chinwag with Olivia, we genuin...