The First Act Podcast

Today, we have Founder & Group CEO of Sound Diplomacy, Shain Shapiro. Shain has an interesting rap sheet… he holds a PhD in cultural policy, is an accomplished speaker — having delivered the first ever Ted Talk on ‘Music Cities’ and pioneered the model linking music to urban policy that is being replicated all over the world.  We chat about his path in music and how ne...

Today, we venture outside of music and into the world of journalism. Lindsay Christine is a sustainable fashion journalist. She shares tidbits on how to get your career started and keep a positive mindset.

On today's episode, I chat with accomplished music and entertainment lawyer, Dani Oliva. Dani shares his unique path as a trans-man in entertainment, his involvement with the LGBTQ+ community, and with independent artists. Dani’s story is truly inspiring. Hope you enjoy!

I chat with Parker West about his unique story of how he used Reddit to form a relationship and go on tour with the Chainsmokers.

On todays episode, I sit down with industry professional, professor, and entrepreneur, Jeremy Gruber. Together, we walk through how the music business has evolved since the early 2000’s and how he has forged a successful and lasting career as a digital strategist, working with the likes of John Legend, Charlie Puth, and many others. 

Harry G chats with entertainment lawyer, Sindee Levin about growing up in Los Angeles as a kid living across the street from Elvis, how to stand out and thrive in a male dominated industry, and how artists can monetize their music.

Harry G chats with longtime Seattle concert promoter Austin Santiago about how to carve out a career in entertainment. Austin shares experiences as a concert promoter and music manager.

This is the very first episode. Here is where you learn about Harry G am and what this podcast is all about. Enjoy!