About this episode
How to Succeed in Today’s Music Industry w/ Brittany BMz. Skittlez sits down with Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Brittany B. Brittany talks to us about how she made the leap from working a 9-5 job in the corporate world into living her dream of being a full-time musician. Her number one piece of advice to those on a similar path? Network with those in your desired industry. She doesn’t hesitate to explain that “it takes ten years to be an overnight success.” And in this marathon, everyone’s path is different. In fact, Brittany was nominated for a Grammy while she was still working her corporate job! Brittany shares how she navigates the challenges that come with building a brand and career in the music industry. Asked about dealing with discouragement and rejection, Brittany says that a lot of her motivation comes in simply “finding my ‘yeses’ rather than focusing on the “no’s”. She highlights her ability to stay true to herself, to trust her gut, as vital to succeeding as a Brown woman in the modern music industry. She caps off the conversation with her best nuggets of wisdom on getting your music heard in today’s noisy marketplace, no matter where you’re at in your journey! Key Topics: Brittany’s journey from the corporate world to entertainment (00:41) Winning a Grammy Award while still working a job (03:53) Making it in the music industry today (07:21) Overcoming discouragement (11:43) Brittany’s mentors and favorite books (13:30) What Brittany is most proud of (18:12) What keeps Brittany up at night (22:37) Standing up for yourself in the entertainment world (24:58) Getting your song placed as a newcomer to the music industry (27:34) Why hustle is non-negotiable (28:52) Rapid-fire questions (29:47) The one artist Brittany would most like to work with (35:27) Connect with Britany: Follow her on Instagram: www.instagram.com/brittanybmusic Connect with Mz. Skittlez: Follow her on Instagram: www.instagram.com/mzskittlez
