In this episode, we’re joined by Desiree Gibson - artist manager, agent, and project manager at Gravitas Recordings - to talk about building a career in the music industry from the ground up. We talk about the realities of working in music, what it’s like working at a label like Gravitas Recordings, and what artists need to know about signing deals and creating successful rollouts. Desiree also shares how she balances multiple roles, her take on work/life alignment, and (of course) her Big 3.Whether you're an artist, music enthusiast, or fangirl with a dream job on your vision board - this one’s for you.

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Music by Sam Ashe

Time Stamps:

0:00 Introduction

0:53 Meet Desiree

2:46 Desiree’s Journey into the Music Industry

6:12 Becoming an Artist Manager

10:44 Working at Gravitas Recordings

20:59 Work/Life Balance

26:31 The Difference Between a Label and a Manager

35:35 Label Deals, Rollouts & What Artists Should Know

47:38 Astrology

55:15 Music Recommendations

1:01:56 Affirmation of the Week