In celebration of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day 2025, shesaid.so is featuring a curated selection of artists and music industry executives who have made a significant impact on our community and the music industry.
Alba Blasi
Alba Blasi is the co-founder of Doble Cuerpo, a management and artistic development agency she runs alongside Borja Rosal. Doble Cuerpo represents Bad Gyal, Ouineta, L'Beel and Ikram Bouloum.
Since 2014, Alba Blasi has developed various artistic careers through communication and management. In parallel, she has also organized several parties in Barcelona, such as "Nueva Época" by Canada and "Club Marabú", where, in addition to being a co-founder, she coordinated programming and led communications.
Her connection to the music world runs deep. Since 2004, she has been the keyboardist for the Barcelona-based band Extraperlo, and she also co-created two former musical projects, Albaialeix and Granit.
What piece of advice has kept you going during challenging times in your career?
Alba Blasi: The advice that has allowed me to survive in this industry is "make things happen."
When we work with artists, whether emerging or more established, there are always challenges, obviously of different scales, but there are always objectives and goals. This creates a constant pressure to make things happen and to do so in the best possible way. Sometimes we are too demanding and think that if things don’t happen perfectly, we’ve failed, but that’s not true... making things happen, most of the time, is already a success in itself.
Ideally, we always work toward excellence, but sometimes just getting something to happen is a goal achieved. Make things happen, try to make them happen in the best possible way, but if they're not perfect, as long as you make them happen, you’ve succeeded. In the end, the small victories help you learn, build confidence and enable you to take on bigger challenges.
What is the most valuable lesson you've learned as a woman working in music?
Alba Blasi: One of the most important lessons I’ve learned as a woman working in the music industry is to be honest and always work from a place of honesty with all the parties that make up your ecosystem when working with an artist or specific project. This has also led me to spot many things and learn to collaborate with people I consider to be the most suitable for the job. In an industry often filled with ambition, egos, and few scruples, I believe that honesty can take you further than many people think.
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BISHI
An artist, composer, producer, performer, technologist and broadcaster, BISHI has released three albums and several EP’s via her label Gryphon Records, as well as collaborating with the likes of Tony Visconti, Sean Ono Lennon, Jarvis Cocker, Daphne Guinness, The London Symphony Orchestra, The Kronos Quartet, fashion designer Manish Arora and as a soloist on Jonny Greenwood’s ‘Water, ’ with City of London Sinfonia, who have also performed her orchestral music.
BISHI composed and produced her first full original score for, ‘Maya, The Birth of a Superhero, ’ s VR experience shortlisted at Cannes 2024. Her first score for TV, Defiance: Fighting the Far Right, ’ aired on Channel 4 in 2024. She was part of a team developing an AI composer tool with the University of Sheffield and has created a voice model with Neutone AI.
BISHI’s music AV installation ‘Reflektions, ’ was commissioned for Coventry City of Culture and was exhibited at Body and Soul Festival, Ireland and Mack Sennett Studios, LA. BISHI was the first ever artist to have her work projected onto Greenwich UNESCO World Heritage Site.
BISHI is the founder of WITCiH (Women in Tech Creative Industries Hub), a platform elevating women, trans and non-binary creative practitioners in tech. Bishi is on the board of directors for Featured Artists Coalition and The F-List for Music.
What's one piece of advice you'd give to someone just entering the music industry?
BISHI: Focus on your creative values and the slow discipline of music and creativity. We live ina fast pace reality where we are being constantly distracted by every shifting demandingtechnologies and the pressure to go viral or shout above the noise. I believe that themusic making and creativity itself is the seed by which everythinggrowsand the saviourin a dark storm.
What has been your proudest moment in your career so far?
BISHI: Composing and producing the original score for ‘Defiance Fighting the Far Right,’ a documentary series which aired on Channel 4 2024. It was the first series I composed and produced the original score for, as well as the opening and credits music. I feel I can do anything now. Watching the preview screening st BAFTA was a dream come true. I felt like I’d landed.
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Dalia Ganz
Dalia Ganz works at Warner Records as Senior Vice President of Digital Marketing. In her new post, Ganz works closely with the company’s various departments as well as its streaming partners to create and implement compelling, fan-centric online experiences and campaigns for the label’s wide-ranging artist roster at the label’s LA headquarters.
Having spent the entirety of her career with The Walt Disney company, Ganz worked her way from Marketing Assistant to her latest role as Vice President. During her time with Disney’s Freeform, Ganz oversaw all social media initiatives for the network, as well as leading synergy and partnership marketing with internal and external companies. Ganz played an instrumental role in driving the social media strategy for Freeform, including the development of several innovative campaigns that resulted in record-breaking levels of social conversation and industry awards.
Ganz spearheaded the award-winning Pretty Little Liars social media campaign and created buzzworthy campaigns for series and network tentpole events, including 25 Days of Christmas, Shadowhunters, The Bold Type, grown-ish, and Cruel Summer.
What has been your proudest moment in your career so far?
Dalia Ganz: After working at Disney in Television for my whole career, I followed my passion and switched to music! I absolutely love my job (and the Warner Records fam) so clearly taking a huge career risk paid off.
Nada Alhelabi
Nada Alhelabi is the Strategy Director at MDLBEAST and the Director of Programming at XP Music Futures. Music fuels her movement; traveling the world to understand the power of music and its impact on people. She is driven by the belief that music can improve wellbeing and create a culture of inclusivity – from festivals to sound baths, and everywhere in between.
At MDLBEAST, she's merging her passion for music and background in consultancy in Saudi and the region to help achieve the company's overarching goals and vision.
What is the most valuable lesson you've learned as a woman working in music?
Nada Alhelabi: One of the most valuable lessons I’ve learned working in the music industry is that it’s deeply people-focused—human connections truly matter. Building relationships, being present, and engaging with others can open doors in ways you wouldn’t expect.
As a woman from the MENA region, I’ve encountered misconceptions, but I’ve also learned that putting yourself out there, meeting people, and creating genuine connections can break barriers.
At the end of the day, music is a universal language, and the industry is filled with people open to listening, learning, and collaborating. Authenticity and persistence go a long way.
What's one piece of advice you'd give to someone just entering the music industry?
Nada Alhelabi: One piece of advice I’d give to someone entering the music industry is to embrace every experience—because music is woven into our daily lives, both passively and intentionally. Whether you're on vacation, exploring a new city, stumbling upon a street festival, discovering artists on Spotify, or even just meeting new people at a club, every moment shapes your understanding of the industry. Never underestimate the value of these experiences; they give you insight into different scenes, audiences, and cultures. The music industry thrives on passion, and every specialty has a place in it. Stay curious, stay engaged, and let your experiences guide your journey..
Connect with Nada Alhelab on LinkedIn & Instagram
MDLBEAST Foundation | XP Music Futures
Yewi Omo
Yewi Omo is a music marketing specialist working across PR and brand partnerships at an international scale. Known for exporting indigenous sounds and taking them to a global stage, Yewi has worked with brands such as Red Bull, Afronation and Yam Carnival Festival, Live Nation and Warner Music.
Yewi has developed her expertise by running multi-channel marketing campaigns over eight years working with artists like Jammz, Jkaz, and international tastemakers like M.anifest (Ghana) and Odunsi (Nigeria). In late 2019, Yewi took three UK artists to Atlanta's A3C festival to showcase UK talent. Yewi is on the London team for women in music network shesaid.so.
What is the most valuable lesson you've learned as a woman/person working in music?
Yewi Omo: I've learned to always remain a student of my craft, continuously growing and evolving. Additionally, I've come to understand that building a strong network is not just about connecting with peers and mentors, but also about nurturing relationships within your entire community.
What's one piece of advice you'd give to someone just entering the music industry?
Yewi Omo: Never hesitate to ask questions – no question is too small. The more you ask, the more you learn, and the more you learn, the more you'll grow.
What piece of advice has kept you going during challenging times in your career?
Yewi Omo: The advice that has always driven me forward is this: sometimes, it's better to push through the door rather than wait for an invitation to enter.