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Music Mentorship Makes a Mark with SeeHer

The video transcript captures a vibrant discussion centered on the empowerment of women and girls in the music industry through mentorship, advocacy, and creating supportive opportunities. The session is moderated by a host introducing two prominent women, Emery Franklin and Tiffany Delilah Miranda, who share their personal journeys navigating the challenges of a male-dominated music industry. Both highlight the importance of mentorship programs like See Her Hear Her, which aims to amplify female voices in music, both in front of and behind the microphone, addressing the stark gender disparity in music production, songwriting, and performing. Tiffany, the founder of Girls Make Beats, shares how her struggles inspired her nonprofit to empower young girls as producers, DJs, and engineers. Emery reflects on her mentorship by Sheryl Crow, which provided guidance, credibility, and exposure pivotal for her career growth. The conversation stresses the importance of brands and individuals leveraging their resources, networks, and platforms to create pathways for female talent. They discuss meaningful partnerships, including with major brands like Barbie and Toyota, emphasizing mentorship’s transformational effect beyond music, inspiring girls to pursue diverse professional roles. The discussion closes with actionable advice for women and girls entering the industry—trusting intuition, choosing supportive teams, and persevering despite societal challenges. The session encourages wider community involvement in nurturing and amplifying female talent, underscoring an ongoing imperative to reshape the industry’s culture for inclusivity and equity.

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See Her, Hear Her Brittany Howard and Jennifer Breithaupt

This conversation reveals the strategic thinking behind All& co-founder Jennifer Breithaupt's approach to bridging corporate rigor with cultural impact. See how she engineered systematic change through brand partnerships—demonstrating the magic & rigor philosophy that now defines All&.

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SeeHer Hear Her Co-Chairs: John Nitti and Jennifer Breithaupt

Two corporate powerhouses unite for change: Verizon's John Nitti and Jennifer co-chair SeeHer Hear Her, addressing the music industry's gender imbalance where women represent only 21% of artists. Their executive-level partnership transforms social purpose into business strategy, proving equality initiatives drive measurable ROI for forward-thinking brands.

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CMO of the Week: Citi’s Jennifer Breithaupt

Citi's Global Consumer CMO navigates pandemic marketing with agility, unveiling how real-time strategy replaced year-long planning cycles. Jennifer shares her four-pillar approach to crisis response while advancing gender equality through SeeHer Hear Her—co-chaired with Verizon's John Nitti—addressing music's stark reality where women represent just 21% of artists.

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#SeeHerHearHer Interview: How Citi and Sheryl Crow Are Lifting Up Women in the Music Industry

Nine-time Grammy winner Sheryl Crow partners with Jennifer to address a stark reality: women represent only 21% of artists, 12% of songwriters, and 2% of producers in music. Their candid conversation reveals how corporate influence and artistic credibility combine to drive measurable change in a historically male-dominated industry.

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Building a Movement, Not a Moment

Jennifer, Citi's CMO, leverages the brand's massive music footprint—8,000 annual events with 1,500 artists—to tackle a systemic problem: women represent only 21% of artists, 12% of songwriters, and a mere 2% of producers. Learn how Breithaupt's strategic commitments transform entertainment marketing from cultural showcase to catalyst for gender equality.

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