The Internet and mobile devices opened an incredible opportunity for an affordable, or even free, business education through podcasts, blogs, and business platforms. There are abundant resources available online, beyond the traditional classroom, and these are just a few that motivate and educate me post-college in business, marketing, relationships, networking, and even self-care.
Read MoreAh resumes. Another part of the job search that job seekers love to hate, but one of the most important, and necessary, tools to secure a job.
Read MoreNetworking.
I know, I know. It's the dreaded word that even the most extroverted of us tend to hate.
Read MoreWhether you're starting a record label, publishing company, or you're an artist, you should decide which type of business organization you're going to register your business under. Yes, even artists and bands should choose a business type and register as a business.
Read MoreThe country genre is abounding with women aspiring to write, record, and tour in the genre, and they are moving mountains to make their voices, and songs, heard. Here are two up and coming female country artists I discovered in the last few weeks to listen to, share, and keep your eye on.
Read MoreIt's a sunny Sunday afternoon in Tujunga when I meet Sharon, known in the music realm by her stage name of $hareBear, for the first time. She comes in with a huge smile on her face, gives me a big hug, and I feel like I already know her.
Read MoreWhen I started The Broken Glass Blog and pitched the idea (to myself) of a companion podcast, I knew it was going to take discipline to keep it on track. I was 100% willing and committed to taking on the challenge of developing my side hustle so it could one day become my full time gig. I told myself that despite a full time job, classes, keeping myself physically and mentally fit, I could manage this and not let it fall through the cracks like other projects.
Then it happened.
Read MoreI know I know, copyrighting your work is a long tedious process and, depending on how much you have, can be expensive. Plus, don't you need a lawyer for that? Shouldn't this be my music publisher's job?
What if you don't have a music publisher? What if you don't have, or can't afford a lawyer? Why spend money on copyright when I can spend it on recording, producing, or marketing my work?
Read MoreIt's early on an April Sunday morning when I receive an email from a close friend telling me to go on YouTube and listen to a young performer she knows. I'm still half-asleep with my coffee in hand when I search for Olivia's YouTube channel, but I'm suddenly wide-awake as her soulful voice comes through my speakers, singing a stunning rendition of Alicia Keys's If I Ain't Got You.
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