Rachel Roberts, Director of the Institute for Music Leadership at Eastman School of Music at the University of Rochester, shares how her journey from managing orchestras across the country led to launching NEC’s entrepreneurial musicianship program and shaping Eastman’s Music Leadership curriculum. We also discuss the power of seizing opportunities and why musicians need both performance and business skills to thrive.

Lyndsie Crawford, co-host of The Meet Market podcast, shares how her journey from The Bachelor to on-air hosting led her to launching a podcast dedicated to modern dating. We also unpack the state of dating apps, the power of authenticity, and handling internet trolls.

Filmmaker Sean Oliver shares how he honed his skills through short films and film challenges, leading up to his debut feature Forever Home. We also dive into the strategies of successfully crowdfunding projects as well as securing distribution on platforms like Amazon and Apple TV.

Eddie Barella, CEO of iDobi Radio, discusses how he started his own internet radio station at fifteen and later merged with competitor at the time iDobi Radio. We also talk about how iDobi became a tastemaker in the alt/emo, pop punk, metal, hardcore, and indie scenes, giving new artists a platform and building a thriving music community.

Also read more about their recent livestream fundraiser event Riffs 4 Recovery, supporting Best Friends Animal Society in LA to aid animals affected by the wildfire.