2024

we.grow at ADE: Mentorship Program presented by shesaid.so and ADE Lab

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We are excited to renew our partnership with ADE this year with activities that include the we.grow mentoring program supporting music industry professionals as part of ADE Lab 2024 on October 17, 2024.

we.grow at ADE is a mentorship program presented by ADE Lab and shesaid.so, a global music community of women, gender nonconforming people and allies of all genders whose aim is to create an equitable music industry for all through education, events, mentorship,  networking and job opportunities.

In 2024, the program will focus on supporting music industry professionals, featuring a total of 5 mentors and 5 mentees selected from the shesaid.so community.

Previous shesaid.so mentors came from companies such as Coachella Music Festival, Warner Music, Armada Music, Universal Music Group, YouTube Music, Meta, WME, CAA, Atlantic Records, M&C Saatchi Sport and Entertainment, Believe & more.

Open to all genders, with priority given to people from underrepresented communities and disadvantaged backgrounds.

we.grow at ADE - Mentors

  1. Connie Chow - Marketing Strategy Director - Dance/Electronic, FUGA

  2. Elisa Luengo - Music Programmer, Dekmantel

  3. Jessica Wilson - COO, Seven20 

  4. Phiona Okumu - Head of Sub-Saharan Music, Spotify 

  5. Sam Mobarek - Head of Major Recordings (Warner Records) & Founder of Mob Creative

shesaid.so Amsterdam: Women in Hip Hop Mentorship Program

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We are proud to announce the launch of our Mentorship Program for Women in Hip Hop in partnership with Johnnie Walker. This program is designed to empower women at every stage of their careers, from aspiring artists to seasoned professionals.

Why Join?

  • Gain Insights: Learn from industry leaders and experienced mentors

  • Expand Your Network: Create new professional relationships

  • Connectivity: Connect with like-minded people

Who Can Apply? Women who are passionate about hip hop, including but not limited to artists, producers, managers, other industry professionals or people looking for a career change. Must be 25+ to participate

Program Highlights:

  • One-on-one mentorship with industry experts across the span of 3 months (in person or online)

  • 2 group dinners, one at the beginning and end of the program

How to Apply: Visit our application page and submit your application by 16 Aug. Spaces are limited, so don’t wait—apply now to secure your spot!

Timeline:

21 Aug: Orientation & Training (online)

22 Aug: First group meeting (dinner)
Sept - Meet 1 - Mentors & Mentees

  1. Sept - Meet 1 - Mentors & Mentees

  2. Oct - Meet 2 - Mentors & Mentees

  3. Nov - Meet 3 - Mentors & Mentees

14 Nov: Second group meeting & end of mentorship (dinner)

shesaid.so x PRS POWER UP 2024

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In 2024, shesaid.so once again join forces with PRS to run POWER UP, the long-term initiative supporting Black music creators, industry professionals, and executives, while also addressing anti-Black racism and racial disparities in the music sector.

To achieve our aim, POWER UP X shesaid.so are looking for acclaimed music professionals, both creators and executives, to mentor and coach future industry leaders.

  • Mentors are matched with mentees based on experience, aims, needs, background and requirements by a panel of mentoring experts.

  • The mentors must a deep understanding of the barriers faced by Black music professionals; extensive experience within your area or a specialist skill set. It is recommended by POWER UP X shesaid.so that mentor pairs dedicate 2 hours per month to the 4-month scheme.

We provide training, a guidance handbook, access to 2x mentorship managers and £175 as a nominal gesture of gratitude for the mentors’ time.

If you can commit to 2hrs per month, please register here by the 31st of January.

To check out the success of year 1, 2 and 3 you can click here.