Break the Business

Ryan Kairalla, attorney, radio host, author, and educator, advises clients in entertainment and education on corporate, contract, and IP law. He's the general counsel for education institutions like Doral College and Academica Virtual Education. Ryan hosts "Break the Business," a show for independent creators on SiriusXM 145, available on major platforms. He authored "Break the Business," guiding indie musicians and dissecting record label agreements. Ryan holds a J.D. from NYU School of Law with an excellence award in Entertainment Law and a summa cum laude B.B.A. in Economics from Miami.

Lauren Kairalla (producer) was honored when her brother Ryan asked her to join him on the mission to empower indie creators to “Break the Business” and build paths of their own. Having worked in live theater for decades, she has a strong grasp on what it takes to make sure the show goes on. Fringe festivals, off-Broadway, livestreams, producing and performing in shows everywhere you can imagine—from huge theaters for thousands, to converted airplane hangers for dozens, to empty rooms with hopes of a virtual audience… Working in the arts has taken her to 46 of the 50 states and many countries.

Gideon is a co-founder and Managing Member of Off Road Capital Management. He is the former CEO/CIO and Principal of Loeb King Capital Management, a multi-strategy asset management firm managing capital of up to $1.4 billion. Gideon is also the founder of Gideon King & City Blog, a fusion/pop jam band with multiple albums, EP’s, and singles released. The music has been met with wide critical acclaim, with the Huffington Post calling King a "musical genius.” Respected music publications compare GKCB to Steely Dan, Stevie Wonder, and others. gideonkingcityblog.com wikipedia.org/wiki/Gideon_King

Katie Zaccardi is a coach and educator for musicians, music teachers, and music coaches, helping them grow their business & bank accounts while ditching overwhelm, self-doubt, and burnout for good. After dedicating 10+ years of her life to the music industry as a student, indie artist, and music industry professional, and creating a life of freedom, abundance, & music for herself, she founded "Out to Be" to give music entrepreneurs the tools, support, & motivation to do the same. www.katiezaccardi.com

Zak Sloan is a multi-talented force in the world of indie music and artist advocacy. A former lawyer who passionately fought for abused and neglected children, Zak's life took a remarkable turn when he fully embraced his musical calling. His journey is beautifully encapsulated in his ambitious double EP concept album, "Balancing Act," where each track narrates his transition from musician to lawyer and back to musician, all set to the backdrop of jangly pop/rock melodies rooted in classic rock traditions. Lead guitarist in the band Dear Marsha. ZakSloan.com, dearmarsha.rocks