Women in AV

On this episode of Women in AV, we are joined by Bren Walker from Listen For Peace to talk to Samantha Bennett. Samantha is a Professor of Music at the Australian National University and co-author of Gear: Cultures of Audio and Music Technologies. In this discussion we talk about her journey through audio and AV, the challenges women still face today in technology fields, and much more.The video version of this podcast can be found here.Host: Erica Carroll & Bren WalkerGuests:Samantha Bennett – Australian National UniversitySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We're starting this year strong with a crossover episode with AV Career Mastermind! Jennifer Weaver joins us as we talk to Jasmine Coble, Sales Manager at YCD Multimedia. We discuss how she got into the industry, finding mentorship opportunities within AV, and more.The video version of this podcast can be found here.The Women In AV podcast is exactly what it says on the tin. We seek to highlight and celebrate women across various positions in the audio-visual industry. Erica Carroll interviews them on how they found themselves in AV, what they learn from others in the industry, and how we can lift each other up as a whole.Host: Erica Carroll & Jennifer WeaverGuests:Jasmine Coble – YCD MultimediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of Women in AV, we talk to Sarah Chauvin from Soundtube. She discusses how an early interest in recording hardware turned into a career path into the AV space. We also discuss the power of mentorship from both sides, her interests outside of the AV sphere and much more.The video version of this podcast can be found here.The Women In AV podcast is exactly what it says on the tin. We seek to highlight and celebrate women across various positions in the audio-visual industry. Erica Carroll interviews them on how they found themselves in AV, what they learn from others in the industry, and how we can lift each other up as a whole.Host: Erica CarrollGuests:Sarah Chauvin – SoundtubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode, we talk to Amanda Wildman, owner of TruMedia and Vice Chairperson for CEDIA's Board of Directors. We discuss how she got into the AV industry, her work with CEDIA and the residential space, the power of mentorship across the industry and much more.The video version of this podcast can be found here.The Women in AV Podcast is all about highlighting the roles of women within our industry. Every month, Erica Carroll sits down with a guest to discuss how they found themselves in AV, what it means to pursue a career as a woman in the field and learning and growing as a community.Host: Erica CarrollGuests:Amanda Wildman – TruMediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We sit down and talk with Briana Blohm, Product Specialist at Neat. We talk about how she found herself within the AV industry, the importance of mentorship and personal development. We also talk about creative hobbies outside of screens and work, getting involved with the community and much more.Host: Erica CarrollGuests:Briana Blohm – NeatSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of Women in AV, we sit down with Michelle Loret, CEO and Artistic Director for ITAVAI Technology Advisors. We discuss her journey through the industry, and how woman are making a difference in AV.The video version of this episode can be found here.Host: Erica CarrollGuests:Michelle Loret – ITAVAISee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

InfoComm 2025 is the place to be, and in the lovely Midwich booth we sit down with some amazing women in our industry. Joining us this episode is Brittany DiCesare from Control Concepts and Lindsey Mosby of AVI-SPL. We discuss their journeys through the AV industry and the power of mentorship from both a learning and teaching perspective. We also discuss the role of a community for women within AV and how to support each other in our industry.The video version of this podcast can be found here.Host: Erica CarrollGuests:Brittany DiCesare – Control ConceptsLindsey Mosby – AVI-SPLSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of the Women in AV, we talk to Ying Khang from Midwich US. She tells us how she got started in the AV industry, adapting to new challenges everyday, the importance of being there for mentorship opportunities and much more. The video version of this podcast can be found here.Host: Erica CarrollGuests:Ying Khang – Midwich USSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

While not directly tied to the AV industry at large, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) has become an important career path in our ever evolving world of tech. However, we're still seeing a wide gap in representation for women in STEM fields. Well, Brittany Greer and Rosie Riveters is an organization looking to change that.As a co-founder of the organization and current Executive Director their goal is to equip the younger generation with the knowledge and passion for STEM. We talk to her about her start in the tech space, leading Rosie Riveters, the need for mentorship in these verticals and more.Host: Erica CarrollGuests:Brittany Greer – Rosie RivetersSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are joined this month by Kameesha Jones, AV Project Manager for Florida International University. She talks about her journey through the AV industry, from starting as a musician to working in the higher education space. We also discuss the next generation of workers in AV, and what we can do to bridge the gap and empower those coming into this industry through mentorship and more.Host: Erica CarrollGuests:Kameesha Jones – Florida International UniversitySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We're at the end of 2024, so why not sit back and enjoy some time with fellow friends within the AV industry? Not only are our guests established women with experienced AV careers, they happen to be hosts of other shows on AVNation! We're joined by Jennifer Weaver from AV Career Masterminds and Erin Maher-Moran of EDTech to reflect on their journeys in the industry. We look at the challenges faced, the opportunities coming down the road and much more.Host: Erica CarrollGuests:Erin Maher-Moran – Johns Hopkins UniversityJennifer Weaver – Phase IntegrationSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are joined by Gina Sansivero from AtlasIED to talk about her journey within the AV industry. We talk about finding motivation on varying scales within your career and when it's time to seek new challenges. We also discuss the importance of mentorship and networking and much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are joined by Judy Salazar, VP of Operations for Modern Atomics. We talk about her journey into the AV industry, the value of continuous learning in technology, and what Modern Atomics was up to during CEDIA Expo 2024.The Women in AV podcast is exactly what it says- We're dedicated to shining a spotlight on the empowering women across the AV industry. Host Erica Carroll talks to our guests about their careers, their goals and aspirations within AV.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Krissy Rushing Tomlin, CEO & Co-Founder of RISE Media Strategy talks about her journey through the AV industry. She shares how she got into AV, what led her to start her own marketing agency, the challenges & benefits of making your own company, and much more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We sit down with Amelia Vrabel from QSC to discuss her journey within the AV industry. We also talk about the importance of mentorships and the mindset required to grow within your career. We also touch on maintaining a balance between life and work and the activities that can assist in that balance.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this month's episode of the Women in AV, we are joined by Kelly Perkins from The Farm AV and Christie Mitchell of Liberty AV Solutions to discuss their journey in the industry. We talk about how they first got involved with a career in AV, what it means to be involved within your own local AV community, projects like SAVe (Sustainability in AV) and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The holidays are here, and what better time to spend the holidays than with your family and loved ones. So it's only fair that we have some of those close to our hosts for an especially cozy episode this month. Joining us is Joel Carroll (Erica's husband) from Mersive and Bert Tunks (Jennifer's brother) from RTSales. Not only are they close by way of relationship, but they all have a career within the AV industry. We discuss the interesting experiences of working together, the hidden Jeep lore, cruise ducks, and much more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's certainly not a new concept, but the thought of a work-life balance has been growing in conversations in recent years. There might be a correlation with the rise of hybrid and remote working, but what matters is how one can work and be satisfied with their job while also enjoying their life. When you add things like family and relationships and even hobbies into the mix, things become more complicated than ever. Today we are joined by Client Success Manager for Control Concepts Brittany DiCesare and Head of Pro Audio Business Development for Sennheiser Matt Buckner to talk about that balancing act. We discuss how they approach their work and personal lives, finding the time for the important things and much more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bereavement is not an easy subject to discuss, even between friends and family. When you add the working environment into the mix, it becomes an even heavier burden. What can be done in the midst of situations like this? We are joined this month by Director of Event Technology for Moravian University Britt Yenser, Regional Sales Manager for Atlona Christina Cruzeiro, and Director of Marketing for Yamaha Unified Communications Laura Madaio. We discuss the grieving process and what our industry can do to provide spaces and counseling for those in times of need, and much more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We like to use this show to look at the present and the state of the AV industry as it stands today and the effects it has on the future. But this time, we're going to look back just as much as we intend to look forward and see how things have evolved. And to do just that, we need some experts in AV. Joining us in this discussion is Business Development Manager for Sound Control Technologies Kathryn Cordina and Advisist Bradford Benn, the first male guest to make an appearance on the show. Advisist was the elite sponsor for Rosie Riveters, an organization dedicated to introducing young women to the STEM field. We look at the most important developments in AV technology, how we can go from people "falling into" AV to pursuing a career with purpose and much more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

One of our hosts is battling a cold while also juggling their toddler. So in some part, it really is a glimpse into the life of a woman working in AV! This month hosts Jennifer Goodyer and Erica Carroll sit down with Director of Learning & Development for AVI-SPL Sherri Beck and AV Consultant for Newcomb & Boyd Gladys Marroquin to discuss Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in the AV space. We discuss the importance of DEI for the AV industry, the steps that companies can take to become more inclusive, initiatives to take and much more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If the audio sounds a bit wonky to you, that's because we are live and in-person at InfoComm 2023! Hosts Erica Carroll and Jennifer Goodyer were able to have a lively conversation with some amazing women in the AV industry. We are joined by AV Technician & Installer for RelianceAV AJ and newly minted President of the HDBaseT Alliance Effi Goldstein. We discuss their entry into the AV industry, what it means to go to a show like InfoComm, the potential opportunities to teach AV and get that next generation of the workforce and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Health is not just a physical wellbeing. Stress can be just as debilitating as any bodily harm. Previous generations might have been known to "grin and bear it", but now we are much more open to discussing difficulties when it comes to mental health and stress. Even though we have made progress, there is always more to be done. Today we sit down with Jenn Steinhardt and Carrie Garcia to discuss the different support structures you can have to help one another. We look at balancing priorities between life and work, and what we can do to promote a positive mental outlook in the AV space.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Volunteering can come in many forms, whether it is to improve your community or the industry in which you serve. Today we are joined by Tammy Fuqua, Developer Partner Manager at QSC & Co-Chair of the AVIXA's Women's Council and Kelly Perkins, Marketing Director for THE FARM as well as AVIXA Women's Council Local Leader for Dallas. We discuss their volunteering efforts both within and outside of the AV industry, and what you can do do better your community, be that local or AV.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As of 2022, women only make up 28% of the tech industry workforce. That number has to be even smaller when we focus on the AV industry, considering the amount of people who just seem to "fall into" AV. So how do we not only bring more diversity into our industry, but make it an intentional and viable option for the next generation of the workforce? Today we are joined by Partner & Founding Principal of Integrated Systems at Kirkegaard Bren Walker, and AV Veteran & author of the Cameron Caldwell series Kat Wheeler. We discuss the importance of bringing up the future workforce, and in true post-pilot episode fashion, delve into the origin stories of our hosts Jennifer Goodyer and Erica Carroll!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Women in AV series returns! And it's only fair that while we are discussing the experiences of women within the AV industry that we introduce our new hosts for the show. Jennifer Goodyer is the Sales Manager for RTSales, and Co-Founder of the AVIXA Women's Council for South Florida. She is joined by Erica Carroll, Senior Manager of Product Training & Adoption for Mersive, as well as AVIXA Women's Council Local Leader for the Atlanta Metropolitan area.Discussing the role of mentorships within the AV industry, and the qualities of being a good mentor for those in the same space.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Talking to Rachel Archibald about her journey as a woman in the AV industry. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Talking to Brittany DiCesare about her journey through AV and what it means to be a woman working in the industry. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Talking to Barbara Spicek about her experiences as a woman within the AV industry. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ronnie Anne Spang joins us to discuss her journey through the AV industry and what we can do to diversify our industry. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Taking a deep dive into the results of the Women in AV 2020 survey results. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The impact of COVID-19 on businesses and integrators, and how it has affected our daily lives. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Talking to Kari Martinez about her journey through the AV industry and her survey to find out what is driving women in AV. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Talking with the leadership of the Women in AV UK branch, and what's going to be going on at Integrated Systems Europe 2020. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How companies can get prospective hires interested in the AV space, and what aspiring employees can do to get involved in the industry. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Three new women are on the board of directors for CEDIA, and discussing if and when it's appropriate to let your emotions out in the workplace. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Talking to Heather Sidorowicz about her experience in the AV industry, and what we can do for the future generations of women in AV. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Women in AV & TierPM announce the new WAVE Career Pledge. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Discussing diversity and women of color within the AV industry. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

WAVE's Jennifer Willard talks with Sadie Groom about the new Women in AV Mentoring Scheme being launched in the fall. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.