Why Not Her?

Dorothy Carvello knows all about the music biz. She was the first female A&R executive at Atlantic Records, and one of the few in the room at RCA and Columbia. But before that, she was secretary to Ahmet Ertegun, Atlantic’s infamous president, who signed acts like Aretha Franklin and Led Zeppelin, negotiated distribution deals with Mick Jagger, and added Neil Young to Crosby, Stills & Nash. In the memoir ‘Anything for a Hit’, Dorothy details her experience of toxic work culture during her career as a record executive The stories she tells about the kingmakers of the music industry are outrageous, but it is her sinuous friendship with Ahmet that frames her narrative. He was notoriously abusive, sexually harassing Dorothy on a daily basis. Carvello reveals here how she flipped the script and showed Ertegun and every other man who tried to control her that a woman can be just as willing to do what it takes to get a hit. The book features never-before-heard stories about artists like Michael Jackson, Madonna, Steven Tyler, Bon Jovi, INXS, Marc Anthony, Phil Collins, and many more, this book is a must-read for anyone who has ever wondered what it's really like to be a woman in a male-dominated industry.  And Why Not Her? are delighted that Dorothy took the time to speak to host Linda Coogan Byrne on the podcast. There are issues of sexual assault and rape in this podcast if you are affected by any issues raised please feel free to contact the below helplines:Victim Connect (USA)The Rape Crisis Centre (Ireland)Samaritans (UK)Why not join the movement over at www.whynother.net Music by TimTaj

In Season Two, Episode One we reflect on the Why Not Her? campaign work and our most recently published report on 20 Years of the Irish Singles Charts. Podcast Host Linda Coogan Byrne chats candidly with fellow campaigners Margaret E Ward (Mags) a well-known entrepreneur, journalist and broadcaster based in Dublin, Ireland and Winnie Ama, a Singer and Performer, a team member at Why Not Her and a professional Data Analyst.We would like you to check out some of the wonderful collectives who are working towards change in Ireland as we strive for equality and diversity:https://womenonair.iehttps://whynother.nethttps://www.nwci.iehttps://www.fairple.comhttps://wft.ieWhy not join the movement over at www.whynother.netMusic used in this podcast is by Ooyy Come 2gether

On today's episode, we chat about channelling our feminine and divine healing energies with guests Lewis Barfoot - a thespian of many sorts ranging from acting, writing and performing and hosting empowering workshops for womxn to reconnect with their divine goddess energies and we also have artist and craftworker Laura Whalen a professional dollmaker who found the power of healing through the ancient craft.Have you ever wanted to reconnect with your inner child? or indeed discover the goddess within? Then sit back and press play and be enlightened by today's show and guests. Books mentioned in this podcast:"Braving the Wilderness" -  by Brené Brown “The Woman Who Run with the Wolves” - by Clarissa Pinkola Estes"Goddesses In Every Woman" - by Jean Shinoda Bolen"If Women Rose Rooted: Reclaiming the Power of Celtic Women" - by Sharon Blackie"King, Warrior, Magician, Lover" -  by Douglas Gillette and Robert L. MooreWhy not join the movement over at www.whynother.netMusic used in this podcast is by Ooyy Come 2gether

On today's episode, we chat with three womxn who have been forces of instrumental change this year towards equality, raising awareness on sexual abuse in the music scene, educating on issues of racism and highlighting the harsh conditions asylum seekers face in Ireland.Mise Fosta: Over the past few months, dozens of brave women and victims of abuse have gone public and shared their experience of the ripe misogyny and discrimination that pervades the Irish music scene, particularly the Irish traditional folk scene. Many figures who have for years been applauded as legends of their scene, with murals and events dedicated to them, have been rightly exposed for the abusive misogynists they truly are. Today we have guests Anna Ni Nuallain and Ciara Ní Mhurchú from the collective chat candidly about the process that lead them to start the movement. Tobi Lawal is a force to be reckoned with on the Irish scene for her activism - especially on her Instagram page 'Wise-Up Wednesday’s segment. She is an LLB & LLM Grad Pre trainee Solicitor who also volunteers with organisations End Direct Provision and MASI – the Movement of Asylum Seekers in Ireland. MASI is an independent platform for asylum seekers to join together in unity and purpose.You can find out more about the organisations and movements mentioned in today's podcast here: www.masi.ie & Mise FostaWhy not join the movement over at www.whynother.netMusic used in this podcast is by Ooyy Come 2gether.

Today we explore the world of sex with Cindy Gallop and Goddess Nicole. Fasten your seatbelts as you are in for a sexually liberating and educational ride!Cindy Gallop is an English advertising consultant, founder and former chair of the US branch of advertising firm Bartle Bogle Hegarty, responsible for large accounts like Coca-Cola, Ray-Ban, and Polaroid. She is also the founder of the IfWeRanTheWorld and MakeLoveNotPorn companies. She is a brand and business innovator, consultant, coach and keynote speaker, available to work with anybody who wants to change the game in their particular sector. Goddess Nicole is one of the burgeoning BDSM, Dark Tantra, Sex and Kink educators in the UK. Based in London, Goddess Nicole runs her business that transforms the lives of her clientele in a sexually liberating way. She has guest spoken at numbers conventions and events outlining safe sex and BDSM practice. Books mentioned in this podcast:The Master's Tools Will Never Dismantle the Master's House- Audre LordeWhy Do So Many Incompetent Men Become Leaders? (And How to Fix It) - Tomas Chamorro-PremuzicWhy not join the movement over at www.whynother.netMusic used in this podcast is by Ooyy Come 2gether

Today we sit and chat candidly with Festival Advance Manager/VIP Manager to the stars Aoife Ahern, who has worked for over twenty years with extraordinary talent across the Music & Events Industry. Her role is to handle and deal with all contracts, riders and logistics for the client. Acting as the main point of contact for each artist and looking after all matters pertaining to agents & management. And who might the ‘client’ be? Aoife has toured with the elite of the music world, such as Prince, Ceelo Green, Gavin Friday (U2), Billy Ocean, Stereo Kicks, One Direction, Beyonce, Chris Brown and Arcade Fire plus many more in over 20 years of working in the industry.Also joining us is Úna Molloy who works as an artist manager, booking agent, tour manager and event producer. She runs the music agency Turning Pirate and is based in Dublin. She has worked with artists such as Lisa Hannigan, Booka Brass Band, Jerry Fish, Fionn Regan, Bell X1, Cathy Davey and more.Books mentioned in this podcast:The Colour Purple - Alice WalkerThe History of Love Novel -  Nicole KraussBecoming - Michelle ObamaWhy not join the movement over at www.whynother.netMusic used in this podcast is by Ooyy Come 2gether