The best partnerships happen when there’s a shared vision, a feeling of safety, mutual respect, and complementary strengths.

“We are working to break down the unhealthy competitive barriers of the music industry in a way that feels human, in a way that changes the conversation and the internal monologue of, ‘What’s in it for me?’ to ‘What can I do to support you?’ or ‘How can we support each other?’”

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Here’s what Zadikow’s scene has given me: email chains of legendary YouTube performances, an insider perspective on NYC venue do’s and don’t’s, and a reminder that giving up is more of a pipe dream than going for it. His biggest push? “People just have to play.”

“You have to let people know that you know who they are,” she emphasizes. “And it’s not just what TV they were on or what they’re famous for; it’s what’s near and dear to their heart.”