Women Struggles in the Music Business

Below are my responses to a forum started by Naisha, CEO, Urban Relations who raised several questions and concerns about the Struggles Women Face in the Music Industry. From time to time this topic comes up on various music business blogs, sites and social networking communities and wanted to share my response with my readers.

It will be fantastic to get honest feedback from my readers on this one. Thank you.

ANSWER refers to my response to the question or statement directly above it.

Making it in this industry is hard for anyone.

ANSWER: That's true

But even harder for females to enter this male dominated field.

ANSWER: This is probably extremely true

Could it be we are not taken seriously?

ANSWER: It's person specific as opposed to gender, as there are a number of men I don't take serious, because they are silly as all get out.

Or could it be that we pose as a threat?

ANSWER: You only pose a threat to those who are feel you are a threat, because they are weak in their own position or perception of a position. I always welcome people who are sharper, more intelligent and hungrier than myself to be on my team. The issue is this has never happened. :-)

What ever the reasons are we can't dwell on it. Just know that their will always be obstacles to face coming into the industry.

ANSWER: Life has challenges it is a part of existing for every living organism on earth we as humans are no different be it man or woman in music or not.

Do you know what obstacles are? They are there to show us how closer we are to the finish line every time we go over a hurdle. (This applies to everyone)

ANSWER: How about that!

Our goals should always motivate us to keep pushing forward. Being a loser does not look good on anyone's resume, but being a winner will take you far in life. And being a winner doesn't always mean you actually won the race, it means you actually finished it.

ANSWER: Now that's true and Industry Pimping!

You always have to put your best foot forward and demand respect or else you will be left out in the cold w/o a sweater.

ANSWER: It has been said that we typically get what we negotiate not what we deserve, this seems to hold true based on what you just said.

FYI: DON'T MIX BUSINESS WITH PLEASURE. (I had to learn the hard way)

ANSWER: I disagree with not mixing business with pleasure. Every relationship will have its' own set up challenges and learning curves. It is a personal choice if we choose to mix business with pleasure. In some instances it may be an asset as opposed to a liability and is really person/relationship specific as to if it will work or not.

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