Through the organization she founded to advance gender equity in music, We Make Noise (formerly Beats By Girls), and in her role as Director of the Popular Music program at Arizona State University, Erin Barra has dedicated her career to pulling back the veil on music production and welcoming those eager to learn to the table, ensuring she's giving them the best chance of success in today's entrepreneurial-focused industry. Erin shares how her path in music and education pulled her along every step of the way, why surrounding herself with a brilliant team has always been key to her success, and proves that a willingness to embrace the uncomfortable can lead us to the career paths we’re meant to have. Giving people the tools to create and share their ideas is how she makes the world a better place, and we’re grateful she’s doing the work. 

Beth Heidt, CMO at Gibson, is one of the music products industry's most warm, authentic presences and effective leaders through her emphasis on connecting with her team, the artists she works with through Gibson, and anyone lucky enough to cross her path. Natalie and Steph have a soul-filling conversation with Beth on how she developed this way of showing up in work, why the feminine aspects of her leadership have made her such an effective and beloved asset to Gibson, and why knowing who we are is foundational to our success in our work and in building meaningful careers. Take a big, deep breath with us - and let's get into it!