Denzin 8 Productions Inc.
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?
At the start of my career is when I had my 1st child. No discussions happened about how my career would be affected.
As a working parent in the music industry, what are some of the biggest challenges you face or have faced?
Folks not understanding the car that goes into childcare during events.
What is one change (big or small) within the industry that could make a positive impact for working parents?
Having on festival & event forms. Do you need childcare.
How do you find support and community with other working parents in or out of the music industry?
Only through conversations with other artists with children. The industry hasn’t supported.
What’s one specific example of an organization/venue/company doing something great to help support working parents?
Include childcare on all applications if a requirement is to leave home.
What could a music event (festival, conference, etc.), do or provide to make it easier for you to participate?
Provide Childcare.
Can you shout out another music mama doing great things?
Mama Rude Gyal.