Andressa is a self-proclaimed design system nerd with an incredible wealth of knowledge in creating and evolving design systems. Whether you’re just beginning to explore design systems or you're already working on large-scale implementations, this conversation is packed with insights that will elevate your thinking.

Ally is transforming tech by empowering the next generation of women. Originally from Glasgow and now in Australia, Ally discovered her love for coding through art and music. Her social enterprise, Code Like a Girl, began as a community event and has since evolved into nationwide programs, like school holiday camps and a traveling classroom created with Toyota, that make tech accessible and fun. Through her work, Ally is driving diversity, fostering inclusion, and building pathways for future women in tech

Vanessa is at Sony in marketing and DJ's global club music & afro trap & also has a love for underground rap & drill. Her first job at the uni was as a Mental Health Representative advocate at the student union. Since she has worked in production at the BBC, guest mixed on Radio 1 and has her own show on Foundation FM. She also raises awareness of Black peoples' mental health through @blackmindsmatter as well as her own documentary 'When Well-Being is White.'

Dani works at Toast Studios in London, her work includes working with; Julien Baker, Malena Zavala, The Amazons, Baxter Dury, Palace, The Rolling Stones, Noel Gallagher, Jarvis Cocker. ‍A bodacious hustler, starting her career as a runner at 17 whilst still at school, she has since worked in world renowned recording studios; Assault & Battery, Electric Lady, Room 17, Hoxa. Working alongside producers like Flood, Alan Moulder, Catherine Marks and Craig Silvey.

Negla is General Manager at Ministry of Sound (Doja Cat, London Grammar, DJ Fresh, Riton, Tate McCrae, and more).

Prior to this role, she was the Head of Digital, where she oversaw the strategy & execution of all digital campaigns across the label’s roster including multi-platinum selling singles.

What we talk about

✨ Negla's current and past role at Ministry of Sound Record Label

✨ Artist's she has worked with, including; Sigala, London Grammar, Doja Cat, Tate McRae, DJ Fresh, SAINt JHN, dodie, and more.

✨ Pathing your own way like Negal. Like putting on talent nights, & club nights) immersing yourself in what you love, street teaming for DJ Semtex

✨ The varying structures of Record Labels (what roles make up the team)

✨ The role of the General Manager & Head of Digital

✨ Tips on CV building, what labels are looking for, how to build your knowledge & connections

✨ Advice & tips working in a digital team at a record label

✨ Shout outs: Rihanna, Yari Shahidi, Celine Dion, Amy Wheatley

Working with Lava La Rue, Lux, Girli, Ed Sheeran and with broadcasters such as BBC, ITV and Sky television, CNN, CNBC, and Iran International. Ruth is a freelance celebrity film and TV hair & makeup artist born in Scotland, based in London.

WE TALK ABOUT:

✨ **Why** Ruth became a Hair & Make-up Artist?

✨ Ruth's **path** into being an artist

✨ Clients: Lava La Rue, Lux, Girli, July Jones & more

✨ Vegan & cruelty-free: **Charlotte Tilbury**, **Kevin Murphy**, **Elf**, **NYX**

✨ Building your **portfolio** 

✨ Charity **NHS Morale Boost**

✨ Helen's path to now, includes working at Domino Record Co. (Business Affairs Assistant/ Paralegal), previous to that at EMI Music Publishing (as a Para Legal) AEG, Sound Advice and so much more since

WE'LL TALK ABOUT:

✨ Advice to become a music lawyer

✨ What is a Band Agreement?

✨ So, why do we actually need a Band Agreement? What issues should a Band Agreement cover?

✨ Music Copyrights - Publishing Vs Recording

✨ And as ever, some shout outs to other bodacious babes

Link to Helen's website with more advice and band agreement templates https://deaksmusiclaw.com/

Halina chats about her podcast 'A Sonic Hug ', a podcast that hears from people from different walks of life who deal with, experience, and battle mental health issues.

##WHAT WE TALK ABOUT ##

✨ Why she started doing the podcast

✨ How in Scotland, people do not talk enough about Mental Health

✨ The phrase "Man Up"

✨ The little things that make us feel better

✨ The importance of humour

✨ Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

✨ Mental Health resources (see links below)

## GUEST ##

Halina works in music and here are just some of her projects:

✨ Podcaster & Music Writer @ podcart - a Glasgow-based music blog and podcast

✨ Mental Health Advocate @ ASonicHug

✨ Volunteer @ Scot SWIM

Check out her website for more information.

## MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES ##:

Some resources that Halina kindly curated for me to share with you:

✨ Samaritans - [https://www.samaritans.org](https://www.samaritans.org/)

✨ Mental Health Foundation - [https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/](https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/)

✨ MIND - [https://www.mind.org.uk/](https://www.mind.org.uk/)

✨ Anxiety UK - [https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/](https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/)

✨ Safer Scot - [https://safer.scot/](https://safer.scot/)

✨ SAMH - [https://www.samh.org.uk/](https://www.samh.org.uk/)

✨ Breathing Space - [https://breathingspace.scot/](https://breathingspace.scot/)

✨ SHOUT - [https://giveusashout.org/](https://giveusashout.org/)

✨ Mental Health Course - [https://newskillsacademy.co.uk/course/mental-health-first-aid-certificate/](https://newskillsacademy.co.uk/course/mental-health-first-aid-certificate/)

Talking 'The Making of a Music Video' for the band HYYTS, which Ainsley directed earlier this year and more.

WE TALK ABOUT:

✨ How & when she became a Director

✨ The pitching process as a freelance director vs when you are working in a production company

✨ The role of a production company (access to resources, edit suites, a network, etc.)

✨ The Process of Making A Music Video

✨ Advice for Music Video Treatments

✨ Shoutouts to other bodacious babes!

Talking software advice, building your portfolio, and more.