This event is sponsored by Finessed Media Inc. & hosted by Kitkat Fisher.
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Women in the music industry are paving the way!
This Saturday, we're joined by Janishia Jones, Director of Systems Integration and Operations at EMPIRE. We'll be speaking about how artists can leverage themselves to create investment opportunities, resources for BIPOC artists and music industry professionals to progress their careers, and what it means to be a Woman of Color in music.
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Speaker:
Janishia Jones - Director of System Integrations and Operations, EMPIRE
Agenda:
12-12:10pm ET Introductions
12:10-1pm ET Interview with Janishia
1-1:15pm ET Audience Q&A
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Janishia Jones is a member of the Recording Academy's Class of '22 & based in Los Angeles, CA. Raised in Paterson, NJ, Janishia began a long-standing passion for music as a classically trained musician & singer-songwriter, competing in local talent competitions.
Upon graduating with an Associate in Recording Arts, Bachelor in Music Business, and Master in Entertainment Business from Full Sail University, Janishia has led a decade long career working for some of the most revered music companies in the world including SRC / Loud & Motown Records, eOne LP, Kobalt Music Publishing & EMPIRE where as Director of Strategic Integrations & Operations her expertise in publishing administration has led her to building systems to expand business operations.
As CEO / Founder of Fresh 'N Sassy Productions, Janishia's mission is to bring awareness to socio-economic issues affecting women while showcasing the talents of female executives and artists. She hosts Pub Royalty Queen Podcast as a safe space for women of color in the music industry to share their experiences while navigating white male-dominated spaces.
As Data Scientist & Founder of A Seat at the Table Market Research Agency she presents data research & analysis on intersectionality in order to consult on creating equitable opportunities for marginalized groups within the music industry.
Janishia is Co-Founder of The SEAT, the music industry's premier professional networking & executive search agency where she helms community building efforts in order to lead the charge for diversifying major music corporations.
She is Founder of JukeJoint Foundation a non-profit organization aimed at providing resources in the form of scholarships, grants, and access to music business-related events to women of color in the music industry.
Janishia also offers consultation & mentorship for those aspiring to break into the music business as a member of Jammcard.
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