Executive Director / Music Safety Alliance & Studio Owner / Sharp Edges Records
A moment in your career when you really backed yourself.
“One moment I really backed myself was producing the first No Creeps event in 2024. At the time, it was just a dream of creating a space where people could come together and advocate for a safer music industry.
We had to believe in our vision before anyone else did, pitching it over and over and hearing many “no’s.” Eventually, the “yeses” came: organizations backed us, artists performed, speakers sparked conversation, and 300 people showed up.
That moment showed me what can happen when you believe in an idea enough to keep going, which became the catalyst for the movement and nonprofit that followed.”
One thing you’re proud of in your career.
“I’m really proud of becoming a double-platinum songwriter. It came after nearly five years of working professionally without a major breakthrough, and when it finally happened, it felt incredible.
But looking back, I see that success didn’t come without hardship. That perspective is at the core of why I’m so passionate about creating a safer industry.
I want everyone to experience that kind of success without ever having to sacrifice their safety to get there. I want to leave behind an industry that could have better protected my younger self, and I know that younger me would be stoked about the work I’m doing today.”
Name another woman in music who inspires you, and why.
“Kellie Brown, Executive Director of the SONA Foundation, is someone I really look up to.
I had the opportunity to attend the SONA Warrior Awards last year, and witnessing the advocacy behind SONA’s work for songwriter rights was incredibly powerful. Kellie gave a speech that night that really stayed with me.
I have so much respect for women who use their leadership and their voice to push for meaningful change, and Kellie embodies that.
As someone working to create change in the music industry myself, seeing women like her lead with such purpose reminds me of what’s possible and inspires me to keep pushing forward.”
