It is no secret that musicians face numerous challenges within the industry, but how deeply do we truly understand these shortcomings, especially the changes required to instigate meaningful progress and envision a future where inclusivity, respect, and protection prevail? In this episode, Xylo chats with ISM Senior Policy & Campaigns Officer, Naomi McCarthy, on the realities of discrimination in the music industry and the persistent challenges faced by musicians across various demographics. Follow Naomi McCarthy & ISM: Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/theladyblunt LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/naomi-mccarthy-sadler-a387a61/ ISM Website: https://www.ism.org/ ISM Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ism_music/ Distrokid has kindly offered all MPW listeners a 30% discount off the first year of their annual subscription! Use the following link to redeem the discount: https://distrokid.com/vip/mpw