A Little Jaded

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A Little Jaded

Ever wondered what it's like to be on tour? This month's guest has all the info for you to create a successful career in live events and production. Rocky Rodrigues is a touring Merchandise Manager, working with bands in the punk music scene from As It Is to Unwrtitten Law. In this episode, we dive into her 10 years of experience in the industry, how she was able to pivot from a career in medicine...

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Ever wondered what it’s like working in Radio? In today’s episode of a little Jaded, Kelly and Joanna interview Brenda Godinez, a Radio Promotions Assistant and Social Media Producer at Bonneville International in San Francisco! Brenda dives deep into the realities of working in radio, what drew her to the field, ways she has managed to stand out and move up the radio ladder, and tips and tricks y...

Your favorite time of the year is back! Jaded University is returning for our 4th consecutive semester, and we are celebrating by sitting down and chatting with a group of past Jaded University students! Learn all about the ins and outs of this asynchronous, college-like program, our offered courses and things to expect when applying to Jaded University! Interested in applying to be a part of Jade...

Happy holidays from Jaded Productions! To close out another amazing year, our hosts Jade and Joanna discuss Christmas music and its ever evolving impact on the music industry.  From Mariah Carey to Justin Bieber, some artists have cemented themselves in the Christmas music market, and many more are following in their footsteps, like Sabrina Carpenter! Tune in to hear how releasing a Christmas proj...

We are back with another episode of Music Industry Insights! This month, Jade and Joanna are joined by this month’s guest: Eric Ziegler. Eric is a Music Clearance Assistant at HBO Max, a committee coordinator for the Guild of Music Supervisors, and the founder of EZMusicSync. Listen in as he dives into the world of music in film/tv and shares his experience working for companies including HBO alon...

In honor of World Mental Health Day, our Hosts Kelly & Vivienne get together to discuss mental health in the music industry. Highlighting artists such as Shawn Mendes, Chappell Roan, Demi Lovato, etc. who prioritize their mental health and emphasize its importance. How it affects an artist and their career, the toll touring takes on a person, as well as touching on topics such as depression, i...

We are back with another installment of Music Industry Insights! This month, Jade is back to co-host alongside Joanna, and this month’s guest: Sarah Bradley. Sarah is the founder of Setlist Media, a media company and publication, featuring the podcast The Guest List. Listen in as she touches on her experience building her own company, finding her footing in the music industry, and obtaining featur...

This month, our hosts Kelly and Joanna are joined by the newest member of the Jaded Productions team, Rebecca! The trio sat down to discuss an iconic anniversary: the 15 year anniversary of Season 1 of Glee! They recap their favorite seasons and musical numbers from the show, and deep dive into the show’s cultural significance and impact on the entertainment industry.

July is Disability Pride Month and we're shedding light on the lack of accessibility in the music industry with the help of our guest, Carly Webster! Carly is a current intern at Wasserman and Chorus, and the founder of Disabled Music Fans Collective. Aside from her work in activism, Carly also shares insight and advice for students when applying to their next internship!

This month, we're getting into the nitty gritty of what it's REALLY like working in social media in the music industry. Our guest, Lisarose Ryan, is an experienced social media, fan engagement, and marketing specialist and freelancer, with a roster of clients ranging from GUNNAR to Victoria Justice! Listen in to learn how Lisarose got to where she is today, and her advice on how to succeed...

Joanna and Kelly are back and answering all your burning questions on beginning in the live events industry! Joanna has three years of experience freelancing at concerts and music festivals with companies like Live Nation, Goldenvoice, and Another Planet Entertainment. Today she is sharing her story on how she got her start, and insight she's learned along the way. Listen and learn how to get...

So you want to work in marketing, but don't know where to start? Well, Jade and Joanna sat down with Kalee Kitchens, a current Digital Marketing Account Manager at Crowd Surf. With experience in marketing, social media, and with The Recording Academy at GRAMMY U, Kitchens shares tips on how she acquired her dream role in the industry, as well as what it's like working with high profile art...

This time four years ago we entered a worldwide shut down. In the music industry, album roll outs were hindered, tours were cancelled, and fans took to TikTok as a way to connect. This month, Kelly, Joanna, and Vivienne sat down to discuss the COVID-19 pandemic and how it changed the music industry as we knew it.

This month, join our hosts Joanna and Kelly as Joanna recaps her role working at this year's GRAMMY Awards! Joanna previously worked as the San Francisco Chapter Representative for the Recording Academy's college program, GRAMMY U. Learn all about about GRAMMY U, the ins and outs of working with the Recording Academy, and insight into how Joanna got here!

This week's guest is a familiar face, Founder and CEO of Jaded Productions, Jade Zalevsky! Joanna and Kelly chat with Jade about the recent happenings in her life, including moving across the country to Los Angeles to follow her dreams of becoming an entertainment lawyer! Listen in to learn about the process of applying to law school, the realities of the life of a law student, how to move to...

This month, Joanna is back to co-host alongside Kelly and a return of Jaded's graphic designer Makayla Jimenez! The trio discuss Harry Styles' monumental sophomore album, Fine Line, to celebrate its four year anniversary. This project catapulted Styles' career to new heights as a solo artist, featuring songs like "Watermelon Sugar." Tune in to hear more about the album's...

This month's Music Industry Insights is all about touring and live events! This month, Jade and Joanna spoke with Jaded Production's own VP of Creative Operations and TikTok team lead, Vivienne Huynh. Huynh discusses her journey to acquiring her current position as a VIP Touring Representative with VIP Nation. She is a music fangirl at heart and a graduate of University of California Los A...

Welcome back to your favorite podcast, A Little Jaded! It has been a while since we've spoken last, but this month we are thrilled to share a new and special episode all about music journalism. Jade is joined by Kelly Carciente, and the two sat down with freelance journalist Cielo Perez. Tune in to learn about her history of interviewing artists in the KPOP world, such as DPR IAN and Monsta X,...

We're back with some of our favorite guests, the alternative rock band from Southern California, Foxglove! Following the band's new single, "Save Yourself," Jade and Joanna sit down with Alex, Jayden, and Tristen to talk all things music; how Foxglove got started and how they found their sound. The trio also offers advice to aspiring artists and bands in areas such as mental heal...

It's graduation season! This month, Jade and Joanna are fresh off their undergraduate college graduations and discussing all things school. The two discuss their experiences in college such as managing a work and school balance, utilizing your time as a student to broaden your connections and experiences in the music industry, and figuring out the next steps after graduation. Wether you are a...

Welcome to another episode of Music Industry Insights with A Little Jaded! This month, Jade and Joanna sit down with a member of the Jaded Productions TikTok team, Melanie Martinez. Born and raised from the Los Angeles area, Melanie's experience branches from working as a VIP Assistant with VIP Nation, ushering with Live Nation Entertainment, and assisting on live television shows sets, such a...

Welcome to another episode of A Little Jaded, presented by Jaded Productions! This month's guest is the current Project Management of Friends of Friends, Nick Alley! He has experience in a multitude of areas within the music and entertainment industry, such as radio promotion, VIP assistance, and festival freelancing for companies as notable as Goldenvoice and 88RISING. He discusses his experi...