On this episode, Hattie speaks with flautist Kathryn Williams, co-author of the Independent Society of Musicians's (ISM) Dignity at Work 2 study, which looked into the experiences of discrimination among those working in the music sector. They also speak about Kathryn's experiences as a single parent 11 years ago, navigating studying at the Royal Northern College of Music whilst being the sole carer for a 1-year-old. Follow Kathryn on Instagram: @kathrynwilliamsflutes Discover the ISM here Parents in Performing Arts (PiPA) Campaign If you've been affected by any of the issues mentioned in this episode, head to our Resources page for further signposting and support. Support us Want to support us on a regular basis? Consider joining our Patreon for £3 a month: https://www.patreon.com/tmdta Got a few pennies to spare? Buy us a Kofi! https://ko-fi.com/thingsmusiciansdonttalkabout Feeling extra generous? Help us raise funds for the podcast: https://www.gofundme.com/f/things-musicians-dont-talk-about Follow us on all the socials: @tmdtapodcast Edited by Hattie Butterworth Music by Katy Ehrlich Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.