Women in Music Podcast

Warning: this episode features mature themes and discussions of sexual assault. As this may be triggering for some, listeners’ discretion is advised. In Episode 4, I discuss the rampant sexual harassment that women experience in the music industry with radio consultant Heather Leigh.  We discuss sexual assault cases made by women musicians such as Taylor Swift, Kesha and  Lily Allen, as well as the industry's lagging efforts to make a change or hold the men in the industry accountable.  Heather also shares her own experiences and sheds light on the disgusting "casting couch" practice in the industry. 

In Episode 3, I dive into the sexist double standards and underrepresentation for women artists in country music. Radio consultant Heather Leigh joins me again as we discuss the "Tomato-Gate" scandal of country music, political music in the genre and Country queens like Dolly Parton, Taylor Swift, Reba, Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert, Martina McBride, Maren Morris and Kacey Musgraves. 

In Episode 2, I continue my conversation with radio consultant Heather Leigh about sexist practices and the underrepresentation of women in radio, as well as other areas of the music industry. We discuss the latest and disturbing findings of the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative's report on the lack of inclusiveness in the business. I also talk about the heat that the Recording Academy has taken due to their lack of representation of women in the Grammys. Heather shares her hopes for future generations in the music industry and offers some advice for listeners interested in going into radio.

Episode 1 of the Women in Music podcast introduces the purpose of this series and features guest radio consultant Heather Leigh Stanley. We begin our conversation by discussing the sexism she's experienced in the business, such as being treated inferior by her male counterparts, being paid less than fellow men in radio and being stuck in the role of the "token female" in broadcasting. We also begin diving into double standards experienced by women musicians, starting with the infamous Super Bowl halftime show incident involving Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake.