BIYPOD: The Music Business Careers Podcast

In this episode we talk with the utterly wonderful and super insightful James Meadows. James is always a joy to talk to, and this occasion was no exception!We chat right through from the beginning of his career, starting out as a lad from Hull who just wanted to get involved, through to where he is now, SVP of Marketingat Chrysalis Records, covering his roles at Warner, Universal (and more!) along the way. In this episode, James discuss a whole load of subjects including the importance ofboth curiosity and the people you have around you, the power of positivity, doing the thing, AND putting yourself in the right place to create opportunities!I had such a fab time talking to James. His warmth, desire to make a positive impact, and help others on their journey is wonderful and it was such a treat to have him on thepod. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did, whether you’re just starting out or already further along your music business career path :)In each episode, we make a donation to a cause our guest cares about and James picked The Warren Youth Project based in Hull who work with 16–25 year olds. They offer people to listen, spaces to create, and support that helps young people move forward, in whatever way they need.Follow us on Instagram @biy.people.and.talent on LinkedInEmail us with BIYPOD in the subject line hello@biypeople.co.uk with your questions.Or you can visit our website for more info and resourcesAnd don’t forget to like, review, follow and share, we’d love to empower and inspire as many people as possible by sharing these stories :) Thank you thank you andhappy listening gang!

Back in March 2026 BIY brought together a fab group of music business execs from Relentless Records, spanning people who’ve been in the industry for many MANYyears to those who have literally just got their first job. There was some brilliant advice and insight which will be MEGA helpful for people looking for entrylevel roles in A&R and marketing at a record label! So what are you waiting for? Hit play and give it a listen right NOW!I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did, whether you’re just starting out or already well on your music business career path :)Follow BIY on Instagram @biy.people.and.talent on LinkedIn or email hello@biypeople.co.uk with your questions and “BIYPOD” in the subject line.You can also visit the website for more info and resources: www.biypeople.co.uk/contentAnd don’t forget to like, review, follow and share, I’d love to empower and inspire as many people as possible by sharing these stories :) Thank you and happylistening gang!

Episode 24: Faye Williams, Founder of Flabbergast, DJ, & Creative MarketeerIn this episode we talk with the inspiring and brilliant Faye Williams! Faye has done so much over her career so far, including working at Warner Music, Island Records and Broadwick Live, AND (powerhouse that she is) back in 2023 she started her own business, Flabbergast…told you she was a powerhouse! Flabbergast is a social media agency specialising in audience-first strategy, social-first content production, social media management, influencer partnerships, paid media and events for music and brand clients, part of the Stakked collective. In this episode Faye not only shares her career story but also breaks down some of the key areas of digital marketing, which I know will be super helpful for lots of our social media and marketing focused community!I was buzzing for hours after our chat, Faye shares some really important insight and advice in this episode and I genuinely could’ve chatted with her for WAAAAAY longer, what a superstar. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did, whether you’re just starting out or already well on your music business career path :)Follow us on Instagram @biy.people.and.talent on LinkedIn or email us with BIYPOD in the subjectline hello@biypeople.co.uk with your questions.Or you can visit our website for more info and resources: www.biypeople.co.ukAnd don’t forget to like, review, follow and share, we’d love to empower and inspire as many people as possible by sharing these stories :) Thank you thank you and happy listening gang!

Episode 22: Prove Your Passion Live ’25 // Panels Part 1!Back in September 2025 BIY put on another spectacular live show, Prove YourPassion Live ’25, giving entry level folks the frankly awesome opportunity to meetexperienced industry execs to talk music business careers hints, tips and advice IRL!As part of the day, I hosted some super insightful, engaging and practical panels, sowe’re bringing you a couple of those panels right here you lucky LUCKY people! Forthis conversation I chatted with the brilliant Ellie Best from RCA, Jess Kangalee fromGood Energy PR, and Breyner Baptista from Blackstar Agency. Full transparency,we were meant to talk about the plethora of different sorts of roles at labels, but webarely even scratched the surface! We touch on promo, plugging and campaignsupport though, so YAY!!I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did, whether you’re just startingout or already well on your music business career path :)Follow BIY on Instagram @biy.people.and.talent on LinkedInhttps://uk.linkedin.com/company/biypeopleandtalent or email hello@biypeople.co.uk withyour questions and “BIYPOD” in the subject line.You can also visit the website for more info and resources:www.biypeople.co.uk/contentAnd don’t forget to like, review, follow and share, I’d love to empower and inspire asmany people as possible by sharing these stories :) Thank you thank you and happylistening gang!

Episode 23: Prove Your Passion Live ’25 // Panels Part 2!Back in September 2025 BIY put on another spectacular live show, Prove YourPassion Live ’25, giving entry level folks the frankly awesome opportunity to meetexperienced industry execs to talk music business careers hints, tips and advice IRL!As part of the day, I hosted some super insightful, engaging and practical panels, sowe’re bringing you a couple of those panels right here you lucky LUCKY people! Forthis conversation I chatted with the brilliant Chris Ibbs from CAA, Glodie Ifura UTA,and Lucy Wood from Roundhouse. There were so many gems in this one, and aresounding and incredibly important message about supporting live music, let’s allget out to live shows wherever they are to keep these incredible spaces alive!I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did, whether you’re just startingout or already well on your music business career path :)Follow BIY on Instagram @biy.people.and.talent on LinkedInhttps://uk.linkedin.com/company/biypeopleandtalent or email hello@biypeople.co.uk withyour questions and “BIYPOD” in the subject line.You can also visit the website for more info and resources:www.biypeople.co.uk/contentAnd don’t forget to like, review, follow and share, I’d love to empower and inspire asmany people as possible by sharing these stories :) Thank you thank you and happylistening gang!

BIYPOD : Episode 21: Gemma Gilday, Director, Global Amazon Music at BMGIn this episode we talk with the brilliant Gemma Gilday, who has worked in Streaming and Digital Partnerships for over a decade…she was there pretty much right at the start of streaming in fact! It was a real pleasure to speak with Gemma after all these years, her passion for music and willingness to throw herself into new challenges is apparent still, not to mention something to be really proud of I’d say! I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did, whether you’re just starting out or already well on your music business career path :)Follow us on Instagram @biy.people.and.talent on LinkedIn or email us with BIYPOD in the subject line hello@biypeople.co.uk with your questions.Or you can visit our website for more info and resources: www.biypeople.co.ukAnd don’t forget to like, review, follow and share, we’d love to empower and inspire as many people as possible by sharing these stories :) Thank you thank you and happy listening gang!

Episode 20: Rebecca Ferguson, Creative Licensing Director In this episode we talk with the magnificent, the amazing, the fabulous, Rebecca Ferguson! Fergs has worked in the music business across sync and brand partnerships both in the UK and internationally. Genuinely, Fergs is a total pleasure to talk with, her positivity and resilience is infectious, which personally I think makes her a total joy. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did, whether you’re just starting out or already well on your music business career path :)  Follow us on Instagram @biy.people.and.talent on LinkedIn https://uk.linkedin.com/company/biypeopleandtalent or email us with BIYPOD in the subject line hello@biypeople.co.uk with your questions.  Or you can visit our website for more info and resources:www.biypeople.co.uk  And don’t forget to like, review, follow and share, we’d love to empower and inspire as many people as possible by sharing these stories :) Thank you thank you and happy listening gang! 

Well heyyyyy! Yep, the pod’s had a bit of an extended break because we’ve been doing amazing stuff like this live event :) Prove Your Passion Live was an epic, free to attend, IRL, future talent networking event that we held in Sept 2024, for folks who were looking to build a career in the business side of the music industry.We’ve clipped up some of the highlights from our panels, with guests who work in major and indie labels, management, live and much more, across marketing, analytics, coaching, people development, recruitment and wellbeing, all hosted by the incredible broadcaster Deb Grant!I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did, whether you’re just starting out or already well on your music business career path :)Follow us on Instagram @biy.people.and.talent on LinkedInEmail us with BIYPOD in the subject line hello@biypeople.co.uk with your questions. Or you can visit our website for more info and resources.And don’t forget to like, review, follow and share, we’d love to empower and inspire as many people as possible by sharing these stories :) Thank you thank you and happy listening gang!