…but it doesn’t have to be.
It doesn’t take much digging on the Internet to find some article relating to the inequalities many women are facing in the job force. While I do think it’s an unfortunate problem and one that needs to be addressed, I believe that we should be looking at some of the amazing things women are already doing. Personally, I would rather pay attention to all of the inspiring women who have already forged a pathway for the next generation of music industry women to look up to than look into some of the negativity currently surrounding the music industry.
For my blog I would like to implement a new weekly segment called ‘Woman of the Week.’ Each week I will pick a powerful woman and write a short blurb on all they have done for the music industry!
My first Woman of the Week is Natalia Nastaskin! When digging through some articles her name repeatedly popped up and for very good reason. Natalia works for United Talent Agency, one of the worlds largest talent agencies with offices all over the U.S. and even a few internationally. She is the CEO of U.S. operations and General Counsel to United Talent Agency’s U.S. offices. I think the most impressive aspect of Natalia’s resume is that she is currently the only women at the top of a global talent agency! Under her direction the agency has created new bonds with Bandsintown, PledgeMusic, and even created a new division specifically for college booking! Before her time with the UTA, Natalia ran her New York law practice where she represented clients in the entertainment and athletic fields. Natalia is no doubt a force to be reckoned with and a huge inspiration as a women just starting out in the music industry!
Stayed tuned for more amazing women in the future!
Until next time,
Emily
Emily K Johnson 