“Writing is the only thing that, when I do it, I don’t feel I should be doing something else.” — Gloria Steinem A woman’s voice is powerful, passionate, and important. When she believes in her thoughts and ideas enough to let them flow freely into… Read More »Alexa, Writer, Photographer, and Musician: Women’s History Month
“A thing that you see in my pictures is that I was not afraid to fall in love with these people.” — Annie Leibovitz The female imagination is a sacred space for healing, compassion and self-discovery. Photographers use their power of perspective to illustrate emotion,… Read More »Rebecca, Photographer and Writer: Women’s History Month
“There is no stronger force than that of community.” Meet the creative mind behind music marketing and management company, The Sharp Pitch. Erica Nelson serves as the founder and creative director for this company. Collaborating with a team of women, her creation has come to… Read More »Erica, The Sharp Pitch: Women’s History Month
“Have confidence in your work. It’s less about what you do, and more about why you do it, and how you do it.” Caitlyn McGonigal is a photographer and the founder of Ascribe Magazine. She is based in Philadelphia and attends Drexel University, where she… Read More »Caitlyn, Photographer and Music Journalist: Women’s History Month
“You have to believe in yourself and what you’re doing—because not everyone will.” Angela Mastrogiacomo founded the music blog Infectious Magazine in 2009, and soon after found herself completely immersed in the world of music. After five years of coordinating artist coverage, fielding press releases,… Read More »Angela, Muddy Paw PR: Women’s History Month
“Stay true to yourself and f*** anyone else who says otherwise.” Emerging from Nashville, Tennessee, is Meredith Shock. She’s blazing into the music industry with her infectious blend of country soul and pop songwriting, complete with a deep representation for LGTBQ+ and women communities. Her… Read More »Meredith Shock, Infectious Blend of Country and Pop: Women’s History Month
Elvis Andromeda Maryshine owns The Andromeda Agency, an Artist Management and Talent Buying company based in Erie, Pennsylvania. When she was 15 years old, she started working box office/hospo in venues and booking DIY shows. She grew up in the industry, she explained, “My mother… Read More »Elvis, The Andromeda Agency: Women’s History Month
“Revelry + Heart offers one-of-a-kind invitations, coordinating decor and personalized details, making life worth celebrating.” Since 2011, Kasey has been creating kickass custom invitations, gifts, and event stationery. In 2017 she launched her own business Revelry + Heart because she craved a creative outlet and… Read More »Kasey, One-of-a-Kind Designs: Women’s History Month
“I have a belief that marginalized groups can thrive in creative fields and as a disabled woman it is my overall goal to make the art and music industries a more accessible place for under-represented groups.” Emily Muller, a twenty year old music photographer based… Read More »Emily, Creative Work With Heart: Women’s History Month
Here at For The Punks, we’re kicking off with Luciana for Women’s History Month- a music industry professional with a moving story to share. Born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Luciana, or Lu, is a 31-year-old A&R Manager currently working at London-based indie record… Read More »Luciana, From Argentina to the United Kingdom: Women’s History Month