Where were you at in your music career when you had your first child? Was there much discussion about how that life choice would affect your career within the music/entertainment industry?

I am a conceptual art photographer, I create Album Art, Editorial Campaigns for PR + Social Media. Support is important for a working mother, from partner, family, friends and nanny.

As a working parent in the music industry, what are some of the biggest challenges you face or have faced?

 Time away from my daughters.

What is one change (big or small) within the industry that could make a positive impact for working parents?

 Shift in mindset that working moms are still as admirable as a childless woman.

How do you find support and community with other working parents in or out of the music industry?

 Schools, friends of friends, after school activity groups.

What’s one specific example of an organization/venue/company doing something great to help support working parents?

 It’s great that Women in Music is shedding light.

What could a music event (festival, conference, etc.), do or provide to make it easier for you to participate?

Dedicated safe space for children of talent. 

Can you shout out another music mama doing great things?

Nelly Furtado & Kelly Bado!