Recording Academy Co-President on Diversifying the Music Industry

The transcript discusses the Academy's efforts to make the Grammy Awards more inclusive by implementing an inclusion rider. It highlights the importance of advocacy and representation, sharing personal experiences of overcoming challenges and impostor syndrome. The speaker emphasizes the value of embracing change and learning from failure, while also balancing work and personal life. The journey from an intern to a Co-President in the music industry is shared, along with insights on how to be a better advocate for underrepresented groups.

What significant change did the Academy implement to promote inclusivity at the Grammy Awards?

• A new voting system

• An inclusion rider

• A new award category

• A virtual event format

Who did the Academy partner with to enhance their inclusivity efforts?

• NAACP

• UNICEF

• Black Lives Matter

• Color Change

What is the speaker's first step in advocating for others?

• Donating to charities

• Using their voice

• Organizing events

• Writing articles

What was the speaker's initial role in the music industry?

• A songwriter

• A manager

• A producer

• An unpaid intern

Which book helped the speaker find their voice?

• Think and Grow Rich

• How to Win Friends and Influence People

• The Secret

• The Four Agreements

What advice does the speaker give about failure?

• Ignore it

• Avoid it at all costs

• Embrace and learn from it

• Blame others for it

What was the speaker's role in the political campaign they worked on?

• Media coordinator

• Volunteer

• Campaign manager

• Field director

How does the speaker describe their approach to career transitions?

• Unplanned and spontaneous

• Reluctant and hesitant

• Energized and intentional

• Cautious and slow

What perception did the speaker face due to their parents' prominence?

• They had opportunities handed to them

• They were not serious

• They were not talented

• They were too young

What is the speaker's advice for those aspiring to enter the entertainment industry?

• Network extensively

• Accept no for an answer

• Focus only on education

• Never accept no for an answer