Bonnie Fedrau is an accomplished music industry veteran, working in multiple areas of the music industry for over 25 years: artist development, publishing, artist management, retail, and DJing. As a music scout (A&R), for Warner Music, EMI, and Jive Records, Fedrau signings included Sarah Harmer, Kos, Sky, and Three Days Grace. Fedrau then helped build EBA Inc, one of the first companies to provide the services of a business affairs department for small-to-medium music companies and artist entrepreneurs that were too small to have a business affairs department of their own. Company services include royalty and copyright administration, grant writing, and music contracts. Now at ACTRA RACS Fedrau continues her long-standing support for artists & musicians, in the membership services department. ACTRA RACS collect performer neighboring rights royalties world-wide, representing tens of thousands of recording artists across all genres and distributing over $150 million to artists and session musicians around the world. Mentorship topics available: Rights Management, Domestic and International Royalty Collections

Marta Pallarès is an internationally recognised cultural strategist and music industry leader from Barcelona with an MA in Cultural Journalism, specializing in the intersection of music, public engagement, and cultural policy. Currently Head of Events at Sound Diplomacy, she leads international conventions bringing together global experts, policymakers, and music industry leaders to develop solutions across city planning, economic development, and sustainable tourism through music. Previously Head of Press and Institutional Relations at Primavera Sound (2016–2025), she served as official spokesperson, coordinated the festival's partnership with the UN Sustainable Development Goals campaign, and represented the organization before public bodies like the UK Parliament and the Parlament de Catalunya. Board Member of YOUROPE, the European Festival Association (130+ festivals, 32 countries). Named in Pollstar's Women of Live 2024 and recipient of the Excellence Award (Personality) at the Iberian Festival Awards 2024. Mentorship Topics Available: Marketing and Audience Growth, EPK Review, Networking / professional development, International Markets

Miya Strauss is the Manager of Member Services at Music Publishers Canada, dedicated to supporting music publishers, producers, and songwriters through advocacy, communication, and education. She actively contributes to MPC's programs, including CREATE Song Camps, Meet the Music Supervisors, and the Women in the Studio National Accelerator. With a background spanning label, management, and production roles, Miya brings a diverse range of experience to her role, championing the interests of music creators and industry professionals alike. Mentorship topics available: Well-being and Self-Management Skills, Networking / professional development, "Info on MPC programs (Women in The Studio, NXTGen)"

Element Everest-Blanks is an award-winning cultural architect, media leader, and Program Director of HYFIN, Milwaukee’s premier Black music and culture platform. Known as The Culture Plug, she has interviewed, worked with and advised influential artists, creatives and musicians while creating innovative programs that amplify Black voices, strengthen community, and shape cultural narratives. As a two-time Telly Award winner and Recording Academy Advocacy Committee member, she is a powerful voice that lives at the intersection of artistry, media, and impact. Mentor Session: Music Release Strategies for Building Social Reputation & Community Element work with artist and discuss how to rollout and release music with intention. She covers storytelling for brand credibility, audience engagement, and turning listeners into loyal supporters. Artists can learn practical strategies to build visibility, strengthen their reputation, and create sustainable community momentum beyond a single release. Mentorship topics available: Music Release Strategy, EPK Review

Laura is the Manager, Communications & Sponsorships at Music Publishers Canada (MPC). Laura is proud to be involved in MPC's many initiatives, especially its Women In The Studio National Accelerator, which offers women, gender fluid, non-binary and gender non-conforming participants a series of curated workshops, educational sessions, and networking opportunities, as well as NXTGen, MPC's membership tier building community for the next generation of music publishers. Prior to MPC, Laura worked in the music tech space for a number of years, where she first began developing her interest in music publishing. In addition to her work with MPC, Laura is also the Manager, Communications at the Canadian Private Copying Collective (CPCC), advocating for making Canada's private copying regime tech-neutral. Mentorship topics available: Networking / professional development, Rights Management

Entertainment specialist focusing on business management for musicians, actors, and entertainment companies. Allie's skill set includes tour accounting, day-to-day bookkeeping, domestic and foreign tax deductions, budget preparation, financial projections, financials review, royalty analysis and a host of other relevant services. Understanding the challenges facing the industry in today's world, Allie is uniquely capable of providing insight into the world of business management. Allie proudly works as a Senior Manager for Gelfand Rennert & Feldman LLC & serves as the Treasurer on the executive board, for Women in Music, Inc. Mentorship topics available: Marketing and Audience Growth, Grant Applications, Music Release Strategy, Networking / professional development, Live Performance / Live Touring, International Markets

Elizabeth Bunney is a third-generation Cree Métis citizen with Polish/Irish ancestry. A proud First Nations descendant, Elizabeth brings over 20 years of in-house and agency marketing and communications experience, now working with the Indigenous Music Office. Her experience includes supporting Indigenous Peoples during the 2022 Papal visit, as well as being a recipient of an IABC Gold Quill for her media relations work with the late Hon. Murray Sinclair. Elizabeth is passionate about using her skills as a helper to amplify the voices of Indigenous Peoples and is looking forward to supporting Indigenous music creators. Mentorship topics available: Marketing and Audience Growth, Well-being and Self-Management Skills, Networking / professional development

Adel Hattem is the CEO and Founder of DMusicMarketing (DMM), an agency specializing in the Latin American market for both Latin and international artists. Operating from Miami and across Latin America, DMM provides comprehensive solutions to help artists navigate the region's complex market. With over 25 years of music industry experience, Adel is a bicultural marketing professional. Prior to establishing DMM in 2013, she held key senior roles, including Marketing Director for Universal Music Mexico and VP of Marketing for Latin America at EMI, where she developed market strategies for global artists like Coldplay, Arctic Monkeys, Robbie Williams, and Katy Perry. Under Adel's leadership, DMM has expanded its local team across Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, and Argentina. The agency partners with respected labels such as the Beggars Group and Secretly Group, representing a diverse roster that includes Mitski, Björk, Laufey, Radiohead, and Sofi Tukker. DMM serves as a vital partner for artists looking to successfully grow their presence in the Latin American market. Mentorship topics available: Marketing and Audience Growth, International Markets

Nyeesha is the Founder and CEO of The Serenity Haus, a performance and artist development firm that integrates management, touring support, and wellness-informed infrastructure at the systems level. Under her leadership, Serenity Haus partners with artists, executives, and institutions to create careers designed for longevity, clarity, and long-term earning potential. She also leads the Serenity Haus Foundation, which expands access to creative education, leadership development, and mental health literacy through global initiatives and community-based programming. As the Innovator of Tour Wellness & Care™, she has developed a framework that embeds performance regulation, recovery strategies, and mental health operations into touring and live production environments—reframing how the entertainment industry protects human capacity at scale. Mentorship topics available: Career Sustanability, Well-being and Self-Management Skills, EPK Review, Networking / professional development, Live Performance / Live Touring

Sarah Kloboves is the content and marketing manager at Chartmetric, an all-in-one data analytics platform for artists and music industry professionals. There she manages all of the daily content on digital platforms, including Chartmetric’s publication How Music Charts. She also oversees many marketing initiatives and has facilitated campaigns for projects such as Chartmetric’s Artist Plan and OneSheet platform. Sarah has also contributed several stories to How Music Charts, infusing data with real world music news and specializing in areas like international markets, genre trends, and other industry insights. Mentorship topics include: Marketing and Audience Growth, Data Analysis, Well-being and Self-Management Skills, Networking / professional development, International Markets

Maïa Davies is a bilingual, Juno-winning producer, songwriter, and recording artist from Montréal, Québec. Davies has written multiple Top 10 Canadian radio hits, is a SOCAN #1 Songwriter Award recipient, and an ECMA and CCMA nominee. An imaginative producer working across alternative pop, rock, and folk, Davies has spent 15 years developing artist identity, mentoring artists in songwriting, performance, and branding. She is an active member of the National Arts Centre’s Global Network for Women and Non Binary Producers and a committed supporter of women’s initiatives in the music industry. One half of the award-winning production duo Vaūlts, Davies is an accomplished musician and singer whose 2025 Juno Award–winning album Lovers’ Gothic marked a major career milestone. She is also one half of Montréal indie group Darkometro, a founding member of Ladies Of The Canyon (Warner Music), and a sought-after collaborator on recordings, and manages a number of artists. Mentorship topics available: Music Release Strategy, EPK Review, Networking / professional development, Live Performance / Live Touring, How to break or elevate as a new or mid career artist

Since the dawn of digital music, Ariel Hyatt has guided thousands of artists across genres to navigate the ever-changing music industry with ease. Combining her passion, teaching skills, and knack for simplifying complexity, Ariel helps musicians build systems that empower their careers. A sought-after speaker and author of six acclaimed books, including The Ultimate Guide to Music Publicity, Ariel’s expertise extends worldwide, with appearances at 70+ conferences in 13 countries. She leads Cyber PR, specializing in long-term strategy plans for artists. Based in Manhattan with her husband, son, and tabby Hunter C. Thompson, Ariel proudly serves on the Women in Music and Sweet Relief boards. Mentorship topics available: Marketing and Audience Growth, Music Release Strategy, Career Sustainability, Well-being and Self-Management Skills, EPK Review, Networking / professional development

Eve Horne is a pioneering figure in the music industry, renowned for her over 20 years of experience as a singer, songwriter, and producer. Eve is founder of We Are The Unheard CIC, an organisation amplifying underrepresented voices in music. As a mixed-race, gay, neurodivergent single parent, she advocates for equity, access, and lasting change in the industry. Her efforts have garnered significant recognition, including being named a SheSaid.So ALT List 2020 Honorée and serving as an innovator for the UK on the Keychange 2022 program. Eve is a representative on the UK Music Diversity Taskforce and was enlisted into the Music Week Women In Music Roll Of Honour in 2022. She leads The Unheard Academy, a PRS Foundation Talent Development Network Partner, providing inclusive music production education for marginalised creatives. Eve also created Mother’s Write, the UK’s first songwriting camp for mothers, and partners with BLiM to deliver Turn It Up, a sound engineering programme for women and gender-expansive people of colour. Eve serves on the Board and senate of The Ivors Academy, the Keychange Advisory Committee, is an Equity and Justice Advisory Group member for the BPI and a Business Advisor for Help Musicians. She has previously served as an Executive Director of the Music Producers Guild, where she is the first person of colour to serve. Mentorship topics available: Career Sustainability, Well-being and Self-Management Skills, Networking / professional development, Other (please specify), Music production, neurodiversity, lgbtqia+, goal setting, leadership, entrepreneurship

Natasha Mandrusiak has over a decade of experience in concert production, artist management, and promoting diversity and inclusion within the Canadian music scene. A passionate advocate for equity and inclusion, Natasha co-founded the Alberta Chapter of Women in Music Canada in 2023, with the goal of advancing careers and creating opportunities for women and gender-diverse individuals in the Alberta music industry. Natasha had the honor of working with Women in Music Canada and Sirius XM to produce the first EQLive Show in October 2024, a concert series featuring an all-female and non-binary lineup and crew. She also serves on the board of Alberta Music, holding the position of treasurer. She served as the Vice President and Director of Production at Stampede Entertainment, overseeing production management and programming for venues, concerts and events across Western Canada. Natasha currently freelances and consults in concert production and artist management across Canada.

Hallie Anderson is co-founder of Rareform, a boutique artist services company built for independent musicians. Rareform has worked with global artists such as Royel Otis, Julia Jacklin, L’Imperatrice, The Blaze, Windser, Genesis Owusu, among others to build custom direct marketing, digital, DSP, and release strategy campaigns that support long-term growth. Prior to co-founding Rareform with her business partner Jess Page, Hallie served as co-General Manager of Mom+Pop Music alongside Page working with artists such as Flume, Courtney Barnett and Tash Sultana. Anderson’s experience traverses all areas of the music business, from labels to live to management, having cut her teeth at AEG Northwest and Foundations Artist Management. A native of Seattle and a Fordham MBA, Anderson is an expert in comprehensive release strategy with a keen understanding of the symbiotic relationship between US and global music markets. Her scrappy approach and entrepreneurial spirit has helped support strategic development for GRAMMY-winning artists and emerging creators alike. Mentoring topics available: Marketing and Audience Growth, Grant Applications, Music Release Strategy, Live Performance / Live Touring

Vilona Trachtenberg is the Live Events Marketing Manager with the Buffalo Sabres organization. In her role, she leads the marketing efforts for all concerts that take place at Highmark Stadium (home of the Buffalo Bills) and KeyBank Center (home of the Buffalo Sabres). She has worked on concerts for musicians including Paul McCartney, Luke Combs, Lionel Richie and many more. With her love of the music industry, she believes in continuous learning, empowering others in the business, and paving the way for future music business leaders. She volunteers for Women In Music as the Vice Chair of Event Marketing + Strategy, is a GRAMMY U mentor as part of The Recording Academy, is an industry tier member of the Country Music Association, and is a Friend of the Guild of Music Supervisors. She is also currently working on the NYU x Billboard Music Industry Essentials and Business of Entertainment courses. Mentorship topics available: Venue Concert Marketing

After working for several years in the non-profit arts and culture sector as a Production Specialist at Harbourfront Centre, Angela De Medeiros joined Universal Music Canada's Label Services team in 2016. As Senior Manager, Label Partnerships, she helps independent, artist-led labels and imprints under Universal Music Canada's umbrella, reach global audiences while staying true to their creative vision. She has guided impactful campaigns for Zeds Dead, Rezz, Lights, Arkells, Ariane Roy, Mac DeMarco, Sloan, PUP, Half Moon Run, Grimes, and more — driving career-defining moments for many. De Medeiros has been a key player in growing Zeds Dead's Deadbeats into a powerhouse electronic label and championed the launch of Rezz's independent label, HypnoVizion Records, whose debut EP which garnered media coverage from various outlets including Billboard, landed on Spotify's USA Top Album Debut charts and was featured on Spotify's largest billboard in LA. De Medeiros also serves on the board of directors for Wavelength Music, a non-profit arts platform presenting diverse, curated live arts experiences with music at the core. She has served on the JUNO Awards' Rock Album of the Year Screening Committee for several years, served as a juror for Music PEI, and was recently named to Billboard Canada's inaugural 40 Under 40 list — reflecting her deep commitment to nurturing talent across the music ecosystem. Mentorship topics available: Music Release Strategy

Kari Nakamura is an artist manager and creative strategist committed to amplifying artists' stories and visions, while cultivating meaningful, lasting relationships with fans. She is deeply passionate about storytelling, artist advocacy, and fostering inclusive communities within the music industry. Previously, Kari served as Management Coordinator at rogue., where she supported artists such as FLETCHER, August Ponthier, Lexi Jayde, and more. She currently serves as a Co-Chair for Women in Music’s Nashville Chapter, as well as the organization’s Global Team through their Mentorship Initiative and as the Global Chair of Partnerships. Mentorship topics available: Marketing and Audience Growth, Music Release Strategy, Career Sustainability, Well-being and Self-Management Skills, EPK Review, Networking / professional development

Rebecca Windjack is an artist manager and Director of Artist Relations at Birthday Cake, where she has been instrumental in building the international career of Leith Ross. Since 2020, she has overseen Ross’s breakout success, including the viral hit “We’ll Never Have Sex,” their debut album To Learn, and their sophomore release produced by Rostam of Vampire Weekend. Under her management, Ross has achieved global streaming success and toured extensively across North America, the UK, and Europe. With over 15 years in music and entertainment, Rebecca’s career spans radio, film, publishing, and international label work, including time with Devil Duck Records. She has also worked with leading Canadian artists such as The Sheepdogs and Serena Ryder. Rebecca serves on the boards of Music Canada and Music Managers Forum Canada, advocating for equity and sustainability in Canadian music. Mentorship topics available: Marketing and Audience Growth, Music Release Strategy, Career Sustainability, Well-being and Self-Management Skills, Networking / professional development, Live Performance / Live Touring, Rights Management, International Markets

As the director of programs at FACTOR, Cherie Sinclair oversees the development, implementation and management of specific programs and initiatives to ensure they are aligned with FACTOR's mission and goals.  Originally from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan her experience includes artist and tour management, festival program management, founder, and Executive producer of her independently owned production company .  Sinclair was also on the advisory team at the (formerly) Ryerson Music Den and the Professional Music Program.  Sinclair initially joined FACTOR on a contract position during the height of the pandemic to ensure swift distribution of the emergency funds.  Since joining FACTOR fulltime in 2022 Sinclair has witnessed the continued success that FACTOR funding contributes to Canadian artists and entrepreneurs’ success at home and abroad. Mentorship topics available: Marketing and Audience Growth, Grant Applications, Career Sustainability, Well-being and Self-Management Skills, Networking / professional development

Sara Martin is a live audio engineer, musician and trans activist based in Halifax. She holds a degree in journalism with a minor in music from University of King’s College. Sara sits on the board of directors of Women in Music Canada. In 2025 Sara was awarded the Sound, Tech, and Production award from Music Nova Scotia. Mentorship topics available: Trans/lgbtq+ rights, live audio