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ReLaunch to a Rich LifeHow To Escape Toxic Love & Rebuild Your Self-Worth w/ Valerie JonesValerie Jones is the author of The Selfish Year, host of The Selfish Woman podcast, and founder of The Selfish Woman movement. For over a decade, she has guided women through divorce, healing, and reinvention, helping them reclaim their lives with bold self-worth and unapologetic honesty.In today’s episode, Valerie shares the story of how she went from a “low effort” family and a turbulent marriage to discovering her power. She reveals how she stopped abandoning herself and started living a life rooted in self-connection.We dive deep into what it truly means to be sel...
2025-10-0130 min
The Selfish WomanEp. 105: The Art of the Midlife Relaunch with Hilary DeCesareWhat if the biggest challenges in your life weren't meant to break you....but to relaunch you? In today's episode, I sit down with Hilary DeCesare - coach, speaker, and creator of the 3HQ Method - for a deeply honest conversation about what it really takes to rise again in midlife. From her own vulnerable story of starting over to the tools she uses to help women reconnect with their power, Hilary brings both heart and fire. She even takes me through her signature 'Tune-In' process live on the podcast - and yes, it...
2025-06-1644 min
Enlighten: Uplift & InspireHilary Carr Jones, In Memoriam On this week's episode I re-release my conversation form April 19, 2021 with my beloved Aunt Hilly. This spectacular human, Hilary Carr Jones just died on Friday November 15th, so I wanted her voice and spirit honored. Before my conversation with her starts, I share the mystical connection I felt with Aunt Hil as she was transitioning from the physical realm into the spiritual realm, as the Super Full Moon was rising. May you open your heart and mind to how Source is calling you into the mystical, magical moments of your life. Grateful for the gathering in Camden...
2024-11-251h 00
The Right Room with Hilary PhelpsSetting Boundaries and Finding Freedom with Sophie JonesSend us a textIn this conversation, Hilary Phelps and Sophie Jones discuss overcoming adversity, finding one's voice, and the tools they have used to navigate challenging situations. Sophie shares her experience of being a victim of human trafficking and how she found her voice and power to escape that situation. They also discuss the attraction to 'bad boys' and the importance of healing the nervous system to create lasting change. Sophie emphasizes the role of breath work in her healing journey and how it has helped her and others overcome trauma. In this conversation, Sophie Jones...
2024-08-2951 min
Mid-Riff072 / Thalia Zedek (E, Come, Live Skull) on Hagstrom Love and Sexism Then and Now
Sneaking into punk clubs, recording with Don Zientara in high school, working with a record label run by a woman, and the intersection of time, age, and notoriety are part of Hilary’s conversation with guitarist and vocalist, Thalia Zedek.Huge thanks to this episode’s sponsors!EarthQuaker Devices- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH!Stompbox Sonic- personalized pedal curation and sales in Somerville, MA!Holcomb Guitars- custom guitars and mobile guitar repair in RI/MA!Distrokid- get your music on streaming serv...
2023-10-1149 min
Health & Safety UnpluggedRedefining Safety & Tech : AI's Game-Changing Impact Ep4 with Hilary WaltonIn this episode, Matt sits down with Hilary Walton, former Chief Information Security Officer and current Technology Strategist at Microsoft.
🔹 Key Highlights:
- Explore leadership dynamics in health and safety and how they
intersect with cutting-edge technology.
- Discover the role of AI in revolutionising health and safety
management systems.
- Understand the importance of responsible data governance when
implementing AI technology.
- Gain insights into why businesses must shed their complacency about AI and how to adequately prepare for this new era.
Why Watch This?
Both Matt and Hilary bring their extensive exp...
2023-09-251h 02Mid-Riff071 / Lizzo and the Monsters
Is Lizzo a monster? What about Morrissey? What about Jimmy Page or David Bowie or Ryan Adams the guy in that local band who always hits on teenagers or the myriad other artists who have allegedly engaged in behavior that has harmed others? How do we interact with them and their art once the harm is revealed? How does art intersect with the artist’s identities and experiences or our own? In today’s episode, Hilary digs into the nuances of these questions (and *spoiler* there are more questions than answers!).Huge thanks to this...
2023-08-1714 minMid-Riff070 / Guitar Gabby (TxLips) on Musical Longevity and Access
Creating a 25-person musical collective featuring black women and gender expansive musicians, musical strategizing, and AI and appropriation are part of Hilary’s conversation with musician, lawyer, writer, and consultant, Gabriella “Guitar Gabby” Logan.Huge thanks to this episode’s sponsors!EarthQuaker Devices- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH!Stompbox Sonic- personalized pedal curation and sales in Somerville, MA!Holcomb Guitars- custom guitars and mobile guitar repair in RI/MA!GABBY’s BIOAtlanta native Gabriella “Guitar Gabby” Logan...
2023-08-0341 minMid-Riff069 / Can You Play Eminem at Work?
A recent court case found that playing songs with offensive lyrics in a workplace can contribute to hostile environment sexual harassment. But what the heck is that? And how can you prevent it? Hilary covers some harassment basics in this episode!--> Some steps to follow if you've experienced harassment can be found on the EEOC websiteHuge thanks to this episode’s sponsors!EarthQuaker Devices- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH!Stompbox Sonic- personalized pedal curation and sales in Somerville, MA...
2023-07-1414 minMid-Riff068 / Angie Swan (American Utopia, Cee Lo Green, will.i.am) on Flipping a Musical Coin
Music as a reputable career choice, boy bands, prophetic guitar tattoos, visiting 34 countries, and the role of those with power in the industry are part of Hilary’s conversation with guitarist Angie Swan.Huge thanks to this episode’s sponsors!EarthQuaker Devices- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH!Stompbox Sonic- personalized pedal curation and sales in Somerville, MA!Holcomb Guitars- custom guitars and mobile guitar repair in RI/MA!ANGIE’s BIOAngie Swan is a guitarist/produc...
2023-06-2159 minMid-Riff067 / Getting Active
Feeling overwhelmed by the world? Want to come up with a plan to get involved, but need a few ideas? Hilary’s got you (and/or your music-related company) covered.Huge thanks to this episode’s sponsors!EarthQuaker Devices / extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH / earthquakerdevices.com Stompbox Sonic / personalized pedal curation and sales in Somerville, MA / stompbox-sonic.myshopify.com Holcomb Guitars / custom guitars and guitar repair in RI/MA / holcombguitars.com Check out images and citations for this episode...
2023-06-0718 minMid-Riff066 / Why Are There So Few Moms in Music and Gear?
Hilary talks about why there are so few moms in bands and in music gear more broadly and discusses what individuals and companies can do to help moms keep playing and pursuing their careers.Huge thanks to this episode’s sponsors!EarthQuaker Devices / extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH / earthquakerdevices.com Stompbox Sonic / personalized pedal curation and sales in Somerville, MA / stompbox-sonic.myshopify.com Holcomb Guitars / custom guitars and guitar repair in RI/MA / holcombguitars.com LINKS FROM EPISODE...
2023-05-2423 min
40 Watt PodcastS3E13 - Hilary B. Jones of Mid-Riff PodcastSend us a textHilary B. Jones is an incredibly talented guitarist, consultant, and podcaster who has worked in the industry demoing gear with some pretty raucous riffs as well as working to promote and guide diversity, equity, and inclusion in not only the music industry but in other industries across the country. I learned a lot from Hilary through this episode and had a genuinely wonderful time talking to her about her musical path, her gear interests, and how the music industry is still growing in its efforts to promote diversity and inclusion.
2023-05-201h 03
Song SandwichHilary B. Jones (Mid-Riff, Handsy, Whore Paint) makes an egg and cheese with avocado on an everything bagelWe talk to Hilary B. Jones (The Mid-Riff podcast, Handsy, Whore Paint) about discovering music while living in North Dakota. We cover Bossk, God Head Silo, and Heavens To Betsy. The Bossk video in question is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNQkRgs2JiwFargo family tree: http://fargobands.yahtzeen.com/index.php?title=Main_PageHilary: https://linktr.ee/hilarybjoneshttps://www.hilarybjones.com/
2023-05-102h 24Mid-Riff064 / Emily Hopkins and Russ Fro on Harp Pedal Partners
The geariest love story, the gendering of the harp, a solution for nagging wife memes, and leading by example are part of Hilary’s conversation with Emily Hopkins (aka, Emily Harpist) and Russ Fro.Huge thanks to this episode’s sponsors!EarthQuaker Devices- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH!Stompbox Sonic- personalized pedal curation and sales in Somerville, MA!Holcomb Guitars- custom guitars and mobile guitar repair in RI/MA!Register for No Stairway Denied Online Course: bit.ly/nost...
2023-04-191h 07Mid-Riff063 / Values Are Magic
Most companies want to be good rolemodels in the industry, but often don’t know where to start. In this episode, Hilary talks about the importance of creating company values and using them to create a better workplace and industry. She follows up with info on her next online course, No Stairway Denied: Creating Inclusive Workplaces in Music, where folks can learn how to create and use company values and a whole bunch more!Sign up here to get notified when registration opens: bit.ly/nostairwayinfo
2023-04-0515 min
Mid-Riff062 / Colleen Fazio (Fazio Electric) on a Work Bench of One’s Own
The perils and promises of repairing amplifiers and posting on YouTube, tips for getting into repair, and diagnosing your dying amp are all part of Hilary’s conversation with Colleen Fazio.Huge thanks to this episode’s sponsors!EarthQuaker Devices- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH!Stompbox Sonic- personalized pedal curation and sales in Somerville, MA!Holcomb Guitars- custom guitars and mobile guitar repair in RI/MA!COLLEEN’s BIOColleen Fazio started building guitar amps for fun shortly after high s...
2023-03-2257 min
Mid-Riff061 / Anticipatory Armor in Music Retail
Many marginalized musicians have a shared experience of dread anticipating negative treatment when entering a music store— as though they are preparing for battle. In this episode, Hilary talks about this experience of “anticipatory armor,” how it works, and how retailers can prevent it.Huge thanks to this episode’s sponsors!EarthQuaker Devices- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH!Stompbox Sonic- personalized pedal curation and sales in Somerville, MA!Holcomb Guitars- custom guitars and mobile guitar repair in RI/MA!MID-RIFF LINKSAntici...
2023-03-0831 min
Mid-Riff060 / Taylor Ngiri Seaberg (Black Velvet Punks) on Identities and Spaces Between
Emily the Strange guitars, being musically typecast, mental health, and the Art of the Revolution are part of Hilary’s discussion with Taylor Ngiri Seaberg. Huge thanks to this episode’s sponsors!EarthQuaker Devices- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH!Stompbox Sonic- personalized pedal curation and sales in Somerville, MA!Holcomb Guitars- custom guitars and mobile guitar repair in RI/MA!Demonic Machines- LGBTQ+ owned, small-batch, handmade pedals in San Diego, CA!TAYLOR’s BIOTaylor Ngiri Seaberg (they/th...
2023-02-221h 08
Mid-Riff059 / Mid-Riff Live with SYM1, Nat Harvie, and Pamela Laizure
Mid-Riff takes the show on the road to the Minneapolis / St. Paul area! Hilary talks gender and gear with SYM1, Nat Harvie, and Pamela Laizure in front of a live audience at Caydence Records and Coffee. The night featured live performances, a lutherie demo, gear rundowns, a panel discussion, and audience Q+A!Episode Breakdown:0:00 | Episode introduction2:50 | Welcome to event5:10 | SYM1 15:47 | Nat Harvie33:25 | Pamela Laizure52:34 | Panel discussion1:15:35 | Audience Q+A1:33:00 | Event closing1:36:22 | Episode outroHuge t...
2023-01-261h 36
Mid-Riff058 / Kim Chin-Gibbons (Sunset Mission) on Yurts, Weirdos, and Cheap Gear
Taylor Swift karaoke machines, She Shred’s 1 Riff a Day, luthier apprenticeship, and the exact location of women in prog are part of Hilary’s discussion with Kim Chin-Gibbons. Plus, music, rights, representation, and AI.Huge thanks to this episode’s sponsors!EarthQuaker Devices- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH!Stompbox Sonic- personalized pedal curation and sales in Somerville, MA!Holcomb Guitars- custom guitars and mobile guitar repair in RI/MA!Demonic Machines- LGBTQ+ owned, small-batch, handmade pedals in San Diego, CA!KIM’s BIO
2022-12-191h 15
Mid-Riff057 / Jennifer Turpin + Adam Brilla (Stompbox Sonic) on Pedal Curation Across the Nation
Heavy retail armor, being treated as a musician, not a liability, and choosing not to work with gatekeepers are part of Hilary’s conversation with Jennifer Turpin and Adam Brilla from Stompbox Sonic. Plus, preventing tokenism in hiring.Huge thanks to this episode’s sponsors!EarthQuaker Devices- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH!Holcomb Guitars- custom guitars and mobile guitar repair in RI/MA!Demonic Machines- LGBTQ+ owned, small-batch, handmade pedals in San Diego, CA!STOMPBOX SONIC’s BIOSTOMPBOX SONIC provides musicians with a...
2022-11-211h 16
iGaming World: Day to DayEP2: Navigating tightening iGaming regulations with Hilary Stewart-JonesThe podcast features Hilary Stuart-Jones, Chairman and CEO of Law Firm Skywinds, discussing key legal and regulatory challenges facing the gambling industry in Europe. Drawing on her extensive experience in both retail and online gambling, Hilary highlights that operators increasingly struggle to stay on the right side of regulators, with personal liability for board directors adding pressure. She emphasises the need for better collaboration between regulators and operators to maintain a profitable, transparent industry and prevent players from moving to less-regulated offshore markets like Curacao.Host: Sharon Singleton, Reporter, SiGMA GroupGuests: Hilary Stewart-Jones, Chairman & CEO...
2022-10-1009 min
Mid-Riff056 / Gender and Music Gear Experiences Report + NAMM!
Hilary interviews 15 awesome industry folks about NAMM 2022 and their thoughts about the Gender and Music Gear Experiences Report!What’s the Gender and Music Gear Experiences Report? (LINK HERE!)I’m glad you asked!It is a document sharing the results from a survey of 996 musicians from around the world about their experiences related to gender and music gear.Listen to the episode to hear the results or download the report below!Thanks to the awesome survey participants and this episode’s interviewees!INTERVIEWEES:Philipe (Caroli...
2022-09-071h 35
Community On PurposeCommunity On Purpose Ep 32- Hilary RankCEO of Health Transformations by Hilary, Hilary Rank joins the Community on Purpose family to talk about how her struggle to “do it all” and the health complications that followed leaving her feeling tired, full of brain fog, and irritable. Listen in as she identifies some of the most common signs of burn out, of chronic stress, and of hormone imbalance and how her revive formula was specifically created for women over 40. We dig deep into what life was like when she was being applauded for her work successes and how that impacted how she felt as a wife and...
2022-09-0641 min
Mid-Riff055 / Laura B. Whitmore (WiMN, Positive Grid) on Being Passionate AND Proactive
Robot backing bands, managing retail baggage, talking class A amps at parties, making extra efforts for diversity, and dreaming of open mics are part of Hilary’s conversation with Laura B. Whitmore. Plus, music’s role in preventing mass shootings.Huge thanks to this episode’s sponsors!EarthQuaker Devices- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH!Stompbox Sonic- personalized pedal curation and sales in Somerville, MA!Holcomb Guitars- custom guitars and mobile guitar repair in RI/MA!LAURA’s BIOLaura B. Whitmore is a music m...
2022-05-311h 03
Mid-Riff054 / Sky Deep (Peaches) on Vampires, Spreadsheets, and Laser Harps
Midi Musical Directing, creating a portable musical lifestyle in Berlin, guitar, grooveboxes, and stepping outside the queer bubble are part of Hilary’s conversation with Sky Deep. Plus, music gear’s connection to reproductive rights.Huge thanks to this episode’s sponsors!EarthQuaker Devices- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH!Stompbox Sonic- personalized pedal curation and sales in Somerville, MA!Holcomb Guitars- custom guitars and mobile guitar repair in RI/MA!SKY’s BIOSky Deep is a sound engineer, multi-instrumentalist, filmmaker and label own...
2022-05-101h 20
Mid-Riff053 / Rosie Varela (EEP, RVP) on Gaining and Surrendering Control
Keyboard beatdowns, accessibility guitar inventions, shoegaze vs. avant pop, and a literally smoking recording are part of Hilary’s conversation with Rosie Varela (EEP, The Rosie Varela Project, Hogar Records, Brainville Studio). Plus, The Pedal Lady Problem.Huge thanks to this episode’s sponsors!EarthQuaker Devices- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH!Stompbox Sonic- personalized pedal curation and sales in Somerville, MA!Holcomb Guitars- custom guitars and mobile guitar repair in RI/MA!ROSIE’s BIORosie Varela is a 54-year-old singer/songwriter/guitar...
2022-04-181h 19
Mid-Riff052 / Natalie Morrison and Stephanie Lamond (ReVoicing the Future) on Legitmate Gear
Nebulous business cards, instrument gender stereotypes, “booth girls,” and podcasting are part of Hilary’s conversation with Natalie Morrison (D’Addario) and Stephanie Lamond (Recording Academy) of ReVoicing the Future: A Women of NAMM podcast. Plus, the Diversity in Music Gear Resource List.Huge thanks to this episode’s sponsors!EarthQuaker Devices- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH!Stompbox Sonic- personalized pedal curation and sales in Somerville, MA!Holcomb Guitars- custom guitars and mobile guitar repair in RI/MA!NATALIE’s BIOGrowing up in a fami...
2022-04-011h 16
The Well-Seasoned Librarian: Mixing Cookbooks and ConversationBoynton, Hilary: (Heal your Gut Cookbook/School of Lunch) The Well Seasoned Librarian Season 6 Episode 6Hilary Boynton, certified holistic health counselor, received a BA in psychology from the University of Virginia and was trained at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. The devoted mother of five young kids, Hilary has seen the power of nutritional healing firsthand.
School of Lunch: https://www.schooloflunch.com/abouthilary
The Heal Your Gut Cookbook: Nutrient-Dense Recipes for Intestinal Health Using the GAPS Diet https://www.amazon.com/Heal-Your-Gut-Cookbook-Nutrient-Dense/dp/1603585613
This episode is sponsored by Culinary Historians of Northern California, a Bay Area educational group dedicated to the study of food, drink, and culture i...
2022-03-211h 14
Mid-Riff051 / Donna Diane (Djunah) on Touching Your Gear
Inventing bass organ techniques, dressing like Steve Albini, mentorship, the impact of trauma therapy on music and beyond are all part of Hilary’s conversation with Donna Diane from the band Djunah. Plus, representation days vs. months vs. years. *content warning for general discussion of trauma, suicidal ideation, and eating disordersHuge thanks to this episode’s sponsors!EarthQuaker Devices- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH!Stompbox Sonic- personalized pedal curation and sales in Somerville, MA!Holcomb Guitars- custom guitars and mobile guitar repair in RI/MA...
2022-03-141h 31
Mid-Riff050 / Samantha “GhettoSongBird” Hollins on Having a Stage for You
Telling untold stories, the wildest first amp ever, getting bossed around in the studio, and music as a family affair are part of Hilary’s conversation with Samantha “GhettoSongBird” Hollins. Plus, reassessing what we value in hiring.Huge thanks to this episode’s sponsors!EarthQuaker Devices- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH!Stompbox Sonic- personalized pedal curation and sales in Somerville, MA!Holcomb Guitars- custom guitars and mobile guitar repair in RI/MA!SAMANTHA’s BIOSamantha “GhettoSongBird” Hollins is an independent Culture Rock singer-so...
2022-02-101h 10
Mid-Riff049 / Ellis Hahn (LEH Guitars) on No Problem Basses and Spaces
Preventative mansplaining, empathy-building, and the science of 5 string basses are all part of Hilary’s conversation with Ellis Hahn, founder and luthier at LEH Guitars. Plus, the “right” time for change.Huge thanks to this episode’s sponsors!EarthQuaker Devices- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH!Stompbox Sonic- personalized pedal curation and sales in Somerville, MA!Holcomb Guitars- custom guitars and mobile guitar repair in RI/MA!ELLIS’s BIOEllis Hahn, founder of LEH guitars, spends their days designing and building kickass electric b...
2022-01-131h 10
Mid-Riff048 / Lisa Machac (Omni Sound Project) on Clear Signals and Parameters
Creating strong social ties and inclusive virtual classes and spaces in audio and helping venues to diversify their booking are part of Hilary's conversation with Lisa Machac, founder and director of Omni Sound Project. Plus, niceness and discomfort.Huge thanks to this episode’s sponsors!EarthQuaker Devices- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH!Stompbox Sonic- personalized pedal curation and sales in Somerville, MA!Holcomb Guitars- custom guitars and mobile guitar repair in RI/MA!LISA’s BIOLisa is a musician based in Aust...
2021-12-1654 min
Mid-Riff047 / Krystal Flowers on Another Type of Feedback
User experience design in music gear, left-handed guitar options, and John Popper’s harmonica fishing vest are all part of multi-instrumentalist Krystal Flowers' conversation with Hilary. Plus creating community in music retail spaces.Huge thanks to this episode’s sponsors!EarthQuaker Devices- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH!Stompbox Sonic- personalized pedal curation and sales in Somerville, MA!Holcomb Guitars- custom guitars and mobile guitar repair in RI/MA!KRYSTAL’s BIOKrystal Flowers is a multi-instrumentalist from Chicago, Illinois. She grew up in a h...
2021-12-0257 min
Mid-Riff046 / Matt and Carl (Electrofoods) on Putting Your Money Where Your Heart Is
Living your company values, non-binary presentation and representation, threatening hi-hats, and Peavey Peavey Peavey are all covered by Matt McDonald and Carl Platts (Electrofoods and Booklegger) in their conversation with Hilary. Plus, 7 ways music retailers can support parents.Huge thanks to this episode’s sponsors!EarthQuaker Devices- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH!Stompbox Sonic- personalized pedal curation and sales in Somerville, MA!Holcomb Guitars- custom guitars and mobile guitar repair in RI/MA!MATT and CARL’S BIOCarl Platts (he/him) is a...
2021-11-181h 24
Mystical Messages with Hilary HarleyThe Miraculous Abundance of Allison Chamberlain JonesHilary welcomes Allison Chamberlain Jones to Mystical Messages. Allison is a spiritual business coach, entrepreneur, astrologer, yoga instructor, and reiki practitioner. Together, Hilary and Allison explore her background in yoga and astrology which led to owning Allison Jones Coaching & Astrology - a virtual company. Allison believes in busting the old paradigm myths that say money is evil and that you can't be spiritual and rich. She shares with Hilary her process to help people give themselves permission to experience inner and outer abundance and create the life and business/career that makes their soul sing. ...
2021-11-121h 05
Mid-Riff045 / That Joke Isn’t Funny Anymore
Why are some jokes funny to some people and offensive to others? Hilary got sick and used this solo episode as an excuse to research and break down the function of jokes and implications for music gear spaces and workplaces-- and why you should use Venn diagrams rather than walk on eggshells.Huge thanks to this episode’s sponsors!EarthQuaker Devices- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH!Stompbox Sonic- personalized pedal curation and sales in Somerville, MA!Holcomb Guitars- custom guitars and mobile guitar repair in...
2021-11-0420 min
Mid-Riff044 / JJ Gonson on Photo FOMO and Venues During Covid
Co-writing a song with Elliott Smith, Nirvana crashing at your house, documenting the early hardcore scene (without getting killed), and running a safer venue during a pandemic are all on the table as Hilary talks with photographer and venue owner, JJ Gonson.Huge thanks to this episode’s sponsors!EarthQuaker Devices- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH!Stompbox Sonic- personalized pedal curation and sales in Somerville, MA!Holcomb Guitars- custom guitars and mobile guitar repair in RI/MA!JJ’s BIOJJ Gonson bega...
2021-10-211h 11
Mid-Riff043 / Amy Mills (Retrofret, Couch Slut) on Harp Guitars and Accidental Luthiery
Valuing femininity, Vampower amps, mandolin emergencies, and trans representation are part of Hilary’s conversation with Amy Mills (Retrofret Vintage Guitars, Couch Slut, Epistasis). Plus, the problem with “most guys.”Huge thanks to this episode’s sponsors!EarthQuaker Devices- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH!Stompbox Sonic- personalized pedal curation and sales in Somerville, MA!Holcomb Guitars- custom guitars and mobile guitar repair in RI/MA!AMY’s BIOAmy Rose Mills is a queer trans woman, photographer, luthier, and musician (among other things) li...
2021-10-071h 00
UnprofessionalHaving Your Cake, Eating It, and Doing the Cardio, Too, with Blair JonesIn this episode, you will learn the truth about MLM, get a glimpse behind the scenes of the top 1% in business, and understand the most important keys to reaching that success. You will also find out just what it takes to transform from entrepreneur to mother as well as how to recover from workaholism. Listen in today to get informed, advised, and inspired by someone who’s done it all. Episode Highlights: Dispelling the myths about MLMBehind the scenes in the top 1%The most important keys to successHow to transition from entrepreneur to motherHow to recover from workaholism Links: https://hilary...
2021-09-1648 min
Mid-Riff042 / Choose Your Own Adventure, the Mid-Riff Listener Survey
Hilary calls for help from the bottom of her basement by asking you to complete the Mid-Riff Listener Survey!—How can Mid-Riff best achieve its goal of making change in the industry? —What do you want to hear more or less of? —Should there be a YouTube channel? —Who do you want to see as a guest?—Do you even read these show notes? :)You can answer these questions and more AND get entered to win a $100 Visa gift card. Simply complete the survey and email Hilary with the head...
2021-09-0906 min
Mid-Riff041 / Denise Meza-Reidpath and Rikki Davis (RIOT RI) on Turning Gear Shame into Joy
Hilary talks with Denise Meza-Reidpath and Rikki Davis, Co-Executive Directors of RIOT Rhode Island about gear loan libraries, instrument doulas, Steely Dan, and the stigma of being a vocalist. Plus, why are there no boys rock camps?Huge thanks to this episode’s sponsors! EarthQuaker Devices- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH!Stompbox Sonic- personalized pedal curation and sales in Somerville, MA!Holcomb Guitars- custom guitars and mobile guitar repair in RI/MA!RIKKI’s BIORikki Davis (they/them) is a vocal instr...
2021-08-261h 14
Health & Safety UnpluggedNZHSP: COVID-19 Response with Hilary Walton, CISO KordiaJoin Matt Jones and Hilary Walton, CISO of #Kordia as we discuss:
How the team faced working throughout COVID-19 Level 4,
How HR, H&S, BCM and I.T all came together as a united front, and
What threats working remotely may present for businesses of all shapes and sizes.
This is an episode of the 'Live Interview Series: Covid-19 Response' was produced by the New Zealand Health and Safety Professionals which is broadcast live on the Facebook Group. The group is listed as private but open to all with an interest in workplace health and safety.
2021-08-1941 min
Mid-Riff040 / Ciyadh Wells on the Margins of Classical Guitar
Hilary talks with Ciyadh Wells (Musically Cogitating Podcast, Margins Guitar Collective, Duo Charango) about guitar societies, creating community, carbon strings, and musicians’ relationships with the non-profit industrial complex. Plus, a defense of sparkly guitars.Huge thanks to this episode’s sponsors! EarthQuaker Devices- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH!Stompbox Sonic- personalized pedal curation and sales in Somerville, MA!Holcomb Guitars- custom guitars and mobile guitar repair in RI/MA!CIYADH’S BIOCiyadh Wells is a multifaceted musician who prides herself in not onl...
2021-08-121h 06
Mid-Riff039 / Alice Bag on Demystifying Gear and Hosting a Dinner Party [REPLAY]
In this replay episode, Hilary talks with Alice Bag about in-ear monitor envy, GarageBand demoing for her new record, Sister Dynamite, and how being “the first” is like hosting a dinner party.New Content: Addressing music gear companies’ concerns when beginning to diversify their hiring process.Huge thanks to this episode’s sponsors! EarthQuaker Devices- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH!DistroKid- simple online music distribution service! (use this link for a 7% discount!)Stompbox Sonic- personalized pedal curation and sales in Somerville, MA!ALICE’S B...
2021-07-291h 01
Mid-Riff038 / LG (Thelma and the Sleaze / Queen of S- Mountain) on Keeping Music Human
Hilary talks with LG (Thelma and the Sleaze / Queen of S- Mountain) about learning theory in lockdown, Peavey, podcasting, Burger Records, and intentionality around shirtless performances. Plus, teaching kids to recognize representation in media.Huge thanks to this episode’s sponsors! EarthQuaker Devices- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH!DistroKid- simple online music distribution service! (use this link for a 7% discount!)Stompbox Sonic- personalized pedal curation and sales in Somerville, MA!LG’s BIOLG is the front-woman for the greatest, all-female, queer, south...
2021-07-151h 17
Mid-Riff037 / Marci.DH on Holding the Keys and Tonal Opportunity
Hilary talks with Marci.DH about escaping the proving ground, creating tension with sonics, stereotype threat, and representation. Plus, parenting as the ultimate prevention.Huge thanks to this episode’s sponsors! EarthQuaker Devices- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH!DistroKid- simple online music distribution service! (use this link for a 7% discount!)Stompbox Sonic- personalized pedal curation and sales in Somerville, MA!MARCI’s BIOMarci.DH is a musician from Arizona. Using synthesizers, sequencers, acoustic percussion, and string instruments, she records (and occasionally perfo...
2021-07-011h 09
Queen of S-MountainHilary B. Jones - Part 2Hilary B. Jones, musician and host of Mid-Riff Podcast, and LG, musician and host of Queen Of S-Mountain podcast, continue their chat on part two of this episode. They discuss how Hilary was able to learn the tools to make a podcast, how Hilary's raising her son to be kind, informed, and progressive, who their dream guests are for their podcasts, their individual experiences at the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM), and more. Thank you to EarthQuaker Devices (www.earthquakerdevices.com) for sponsoring this episode. Support this podcast and women in audio at patreon.com/QOSM and get...
2021-07-0126 min
ReVoicing the FutureHilary B. Jones, DEI Consultant: Creating a Music Industry for EveryoneOn this episode of ReVoicing the Future, Natalie and Stephanie reflect on 1 year of ReVoicing the Future and the future of podcast! They also sit down with Hilary B. Jones, a consultant that focuses on Diversity Equity, and Inclusion in the music industry. We discuss Hilary's pathway into music and the Music Gear Bechdel test she created, and the main barriers people face in feeling welcome in the industry.
To learn more about Hilary's work, please visit www.hilarybjones.com.
You can listen to the Mid-Riff podcast at https://www.hilarybjones.com/midriffpodcast.
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2021-06-2248 min
Mid-Riff036 / Rebecca Jasso (Old Town School Music Store) on Anti-Stairway-Denying
Hilary talks with Rebecca Jasso (Old Town School Music Store) about her role as a guitar buyer and music retailer, stage banter, Star Search, and guitar body shapes for everyone. Plus, allyship, accompliceship, and co-conspiratorship.Huge thanks to this episode’s sponsors! EarthQuaker Devices- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH!Studio 121- recording, production, beats and more in Providence, RI!DistroKid- simple online music distribution service! (use this link for a 7% discount!)Stompbox Sonic- personalized pedal curation and sales in Somerville, MA!REBECCA’S BIO...
2021-06-221h 04
Mid-Riff035 / Tia Bailey (Working Class Music) on Gear Never-Ending
Hilary talks with Tia Bailey (Working Class Music) on signature models and identity, giving up on bands, feeling like a unicorn, Ladders 101, and the difference between retail and YouTube. Plus, moving beyond black squares.Huge thanks to this episode’s sponsors! EarthQuaker Devices- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH!Studio 121- recording, production, beats and more in Providence, RI!DistroKid- simple online music distribution service! (use this link for a 7% discount!)Stompbox Sonic- personalized pedal curation and sales in Somerville, MA!TIA’S BIO
2021-06-031h 06
Mid-Riff034 / Aisha Loe (Loe Sounds) on Finding Your Aural Vision
Hilary talks with Aisha Loe (Loe Sounds) about SVTs as protection against misogyny, being homeful, Nine Inch Nails, and the privilege of learning. Plus, music gear jargon.Huge thanks to this episode’s sponsors! EarthQuaker Devices- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH!Studio 121- recording, production, beats and more in Providence, RI!DistroKid- simple online music distribution service! (use this link for a 7% discount!)Stompbox Sonic- personalized pedal curation and sales in Somerville, MA!AISHA’S BIOAisha Loe is a music...
2021-05-201h 17
Mid-Riff033 / Rosie Mankato (Mankato Guitars) on Tonewoods and Sanding in Your Sleep
Hilary talks with Rosie Mankato (Mankato Guitars) about building a studio and isolating in the woods, the harsh world of luthier school, trying to make guitar bodies out of trash, and the difference a pleasant guitar store can make. Plus, actual “object”-ification.Huge thanks to this episode’s sponsors! EarthQuaker Devices- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH!Studio 121- recording, production, beats and more in Providence, RI!DistroKid- simple online music distribution service! (use this link for a 7% discount!)Stompbox Sonic- personalized pedal curation and sal...
2021-05-0651 min
Mid-Riff032 / June Millington (Fanny) on Breaking Through Outsider Status and Being a Lick Librarian [REPLAY]
Hilary talks with June Millington of Fanny (the first “all-female” rock band signed to a major label in 1969) about the Institute for the Musical Arts, how playing guitar is like being a nun, and music as a tool for overcoming shyness. [replay interview]New content: Hilary covers the problem with “nagging wife” guitar memes.Huge thanks to this episode’s sponsors! EarthQuaker Devices- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH!Studio 121- recording, production, beats and more in Providence, RI!DistroKid- simple online music distribution service! (use this lin...
2021-04-221h 12
Mid-Riff031 / Karen Schierhorn (BIG EAR Pedals) on Deep Voices and Accessibility
Hilary talks with Karen Schierhorn (BIG EAR Pedals) about the tyranny of middle school band teachers, being physically blocked in conversation, the dynamics of working with your partner, and octave pedals for vocal cords. Plus, meritocracy.Huge thanks to this episode’s sponsors! EarthQuaker Devices- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH!Studio 121- recording, production, beats and more in Providence, RI!DistroKid- simple online music distribution service! (use this link for a 7% discount!)Stompbox Sonic- personalized pedal curation and sales in Somerville, MA!KAR...
2021-04-081h 04
Mid-Riff030 / Meredith Stern (Alpha Error, Whore Paint, Teenage Waistband) on Really All Ages Spaces
Hilary talks with Meredith Stern, drummer, DJ, and visual artist, about buying snares with the buddy system, gas mask microphones, using repetition to shift narratives, and what may be the wildest tour story you’ve ever heard. Plus, how to apologize.Huge thanks to this episode’s sponsors! EarthQuaker Devices- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH!Studio 121- recording, production, beats and more in Providence, RI!Electrofoods, Unlimited- rad boosts, drives, fuzzes, and dirt from Philadelphia, PA!MEREDITH’S BIOMeredith Stern (she/her) is...
2021-03-251h 04
Mid-Riff029 / Mallory Nees (Reverb) on Dad Jokes and Moderation
Hilary talks with Mallory Nees, Social Media Strategist at Reverb, about sea shanties, the similarities between theater and social media, and tips for companies to make an impact through social media and marketing.Huge thanks to this episode’s sponsors! EarthQuaker Devices- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH!Studio 121- recording, production, beats and more in Providence, RI!Electrofoods, Unlimited- rad boosts, drives, fuzzes, and dirt from Philadelphia, PA!MALLORY’S BIOMallory Nees is the Social Media Strategist at Reverb, the largest onlin...
2021-03-111h 03
Harmonious WorldHarmonious World #34 Hilary HahnIn the latest episode of Harmonious World, I am joined by three-time Grammy-winning violinist Hilary Hahn.Hilary and I discuss her latest album - Paris - which includes Chausson's Poeme, Prokofiev's Concerto for violin and orchestra and the world premiere of Rautavaara's stunning Deux Serenades.To find out more about Hilary, click here.Follow me on instagram.com/hilaryrwriterFollow me on facebook.com/HilaryRobertsonFreelanceWriterFollow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriterGet in touch to let me know what you think!Thank you for listening to Harmonious...
2021-03-0117 min
Mid-Riff028 / Rachel Rosenkrantz on Mushroom Guitars and the Passerelle
Hilary talks with luthier, musician, and professor, Rachel Rosenkrantz, (Atelier Rosenkrantz) about sustainability and wood politics, DJing as a luthierial gateway, and va-va-vooming your guitars. Plus tips for making change for independent luthiers and small shops.Huge thanks to this episode’s sponsors! EarthQuaker Devices- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH!Studio 121- recording, production, beats, and more in Providence, RI!Electrofoods, Unlimited- rad boosts, drives, fuzzes, and dirt from Philadelphia, PA!RACHEL’S BIORachel Rosenkrantz is a French luthier based in Provi...
2021-02-251h 02
Mid-Riff027 / Asha Tamirisa on Chronic Dabbling and the ARP 2500
Hilary talks with Asha Tamirisa (multimedia artist and professor of music) about being an expert on your own experience, access through open source software, self-preservation, and coming full circle on piano. Plus, sexual harassment.Huge thanks to this episode’s sponsors! EarthQuaker Devices- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH!Studio 121- recording, production, beats, and more in Providence, RI!Stompbox Sonic- personalized pedal curation and sales in Somerville, MA!ASHA’S BIOAsha Tamirisa [she/her/hers] works with sound, video, film, and resea...
2021-02-111h 00
Mid-Riff026 / Barb Morrison (Producer) on Being a Music Doula
Hilary talks with Barb Morrison about touring with the Ramones, music mentorship, mic recommendations, and why Debbie Harry doesn’t care. Plus, an application of the Music Gear Bechdel Test.Huge thanks to this episode’s sponsors! EarthQuaker Devices- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH!Studio 121- recording, production, beats and more in Providence, RI!Stompbox Sonic- personalized pedal curation and sales in Somerville, MA!BARB’S BIOBarb Morrison (they/them) is a non binary gold and platinum record producer best known as prod...
2021-01-281h 02
Art Grind PodcastEp: 52 - Hilary Harkness - Curiosity is Flow!In this week's episode, hosts Marshall Jones and Sophia Kayafas plunge into a lively and inspiring conversation with artist Hilary Harkness via zoom. Hilary brings a playful and candid energy to the conversation. Her work allows curiosity, intuition, and pleasure to be the driving forces in the studio so that anything can happen in the process. Join us as we step into her world of intensely analytical curiosity full of possibilities, great storytelling, and thought provoking imagery.P.P.O.W: https://www.ppowgallery.com/artist/hilary-harkness/workHilary's website: https://www...
2021-01-211h 34
Mid-Riff025 / Emile Milgrim (Las Nubes / Sweat Records) on Embracing all the Weirdos
Hilary talks with Emile Milgrim (Las Nubes / Sweat Records) about being in Iggy Pop’s band, musical chivalry, playing the trash can, and creating safer spaces in record stores.Huge thanks to this episode’s sponsors! EarthQuaker Devices- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH!Studio 121- recording, production, beats and more in Providence, RI!Stompbox Sonic- personalized pedal curation and sales in Somerville, MA!EMILE’S BIOEmile Blair Milgrim grew up in Miami, FL immersing herself in whatever music she could find, and spe...
2021-01-141h 17
Hustle & Grace with Hilary Sutton: A Work/Life Balance PodcastNona Jones, Head of Faith Partnerships at Facebook On Success from the Inside OutNona Jones, author, speaker, minister, and Head of Faith Partnerships at Facebook, joins Hilary to share her powerful story of overcoming childhood trauma and abuse. They unpack her career journey, advice on prioritizing, and how to combat jealousy and comparison. Download the New Year's Goal Setting Workbook. Show Notes: www.hilarysutton.com/podcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/hilary.sutton Twitter: www.twitter.com/hilarysutton Facebook: www.facebook.com/hilarysutton
2021-01-0733 min
Mid-Riff024 / Sara Landeau (The Julie Ruin) on Gear Tips for Beginners and Pro Tools Tears
Hilary talks with Sara Landeau (The Julie Ruin) about pedalboards as art, the gendering of technology, breaking things to learn, and etudes for dive-bombing. Plus, gear and class privilege.Huge thanks to this episode’s sponsors! EarthQuaker Devices- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH!Studio 121- recording, production, beats and more in Providence, RI!SARA’S BIOSara Landeau is a guitarist, multi-instrumentalist, educator, producer, composer, and artist based in NYC. In 2004, she started Brooklyn Music School for Women and Girls which offers music lessons in ele...
2020-12-301h 15
Mid-Riff023 / Datachoir Sounds on Art Crushes and Gear Sleepovers
Hilary talks with the duo Cathy Begien and Summer Mastous (who make sounds and pedal demos as Datachoir Sounds) about shoegaze as a pedal gateway drug, creating music for Miranda July’s Kajillionaire, their hot pedal collab with Old Blood Noise Endeavors, and why social media is the new van. Plus, objectification and change through three stories.Huge thanks to this episode’s sponsors! EarthQuaker Devices- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH!Studio 121- recording, production, beats and more in Providence, RI!Bookworm Effects- novel pedals with art d...
2020-12-171h 27
Mid-Riff022 / Anjimile on Gear Flexibility and Guitar Mysteries
Hilary talks with Anjimile about getting famous during a pandemic (my words, not his!), the sweet, sweet Ableton grid, his songwriting order of operations, having a Google Doc for that, and the Bob’s Burgers Concentration Challenge (tm). Plus, empathy and longing for live music.Huge thanks to this episode’s sponsors! EarthQuaker Devices- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH!Studio 121- recording, production, beats and more in Providence, RI!Bookworm Effects- novel pedals with art designed by regional WV artists!ANJIMILE’S BIOAnjim...
2020-12-031h 03
Mid-Riff021 / Katy Otto on Copper Snares and Drumming While Pregnant
Hilary talks with Katy Otto (Rainbow Crimes, Trophy Wife, Exotic Fever Records) about growing up in the punk/activist DC scene, starting and running a record label, raising a white boy, and drums as DIY EMDR.Huge thanks to this episode’s sponsors! EarthQuaker Devices- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH!Studio 121- recording, production, beats and more in Providence, RI!Bookworm Effects- novel pedals with art designed by regional WV artists!KATY’S BIOKaty Otto has been playing drums in DIY punk...
2020-11-181h 06
Mid-Riff020 / Ice on Quiet Shredding and Getting Beyond Black T-Shirts
Hilary talks with Ice about becoming a fan of fanned fret guitars, freezing epic metal beach videos, snow leopards, and song-writing. Plus, precarious manhood.Huge thanks to this episode’s sponsors! EarthQuaker Devices- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH!Studio 121- recording, production, beats and more in Providence, RI!ICE’S BIOGuitarist and songwriter, Issielle Johnson, aka Ice, started her musical journey by jamming in local bars and bands in the Bay Area. She later displayed her songwriting abilities by posting them online on YouTu...
2020-11-0550 min
Mid-Riff019 / Pamela Cole and Ellen Angelico (Fanny’s House of Music) on the Tornadovirus and Catalogue Guitars
Hilary talks with Pamela Cole and Ellen Angelico (Fanny’s House of Music) about creating “Nashville’s Most Comfortable Music Store,” the specificity of oppression, and treating everyone like Joe Bonamassa. Plus, Music Store Salesperson Tropes.Huge thanks to this episode’s sponsors! EarthQuaker Devices- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH!Studio 121- recording, production, beats and more in Providence, RI!PAMELA’S BIOPamela Cole (she/her) is a co-owner of Fanny's House of Music in Nashville, TN. Cole is a bass player and music industr...
2020-10-211h 14
Mid-Riff018 / Ash Farrand (hissquiet) on Falling in Love with Turning Knobs
Hilary talks with Ash Farrand about the potential of genderlessness on the internet, the gear tinkerer community, and the importance of just starting. Plus, the patriarchy’s negative impact on men.Huge thanks to this episode’s sponsors! EarthQuaker Devices- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH!Studio 121- recording, production, beats and more in Providence, RI!ASH’S BIOhissquiet uses glistening tones and dark ambience to blur the lines between comfort and chaos. With a refined minimalism and lightning focus on sound design the one per...
2020-10-071h 01
Mid-Riff017 / Roz Raskin (NOVA ONE) on Comfort and Custom Guitars
Hilary talks with Roz Raskin (NOVA ONE) about emotional labor, safer spaces, and entering the pedal universe.ROZ’S BIORoz Raskin is a writer, musician, community organizer, and teacher based in their hometown of Providence, Rhode Island. They currently serve as a board member and keyboard instructor for RIOT, a non-profit organization that empowers youth through music and creativity. Roz toured for over ten years with their critically acclaimed art rock band, Roz and the Rice Cakes (Team Love Records), and can more recently be seen touring in their cosmic pop project, NOVA ONE (Community Reco...
2020-09-231h 07
Mid-Riff016 / Seana Carmody & Joyce Raskin (Swirlies, Scarce) on the Power & Pain of Heavy Gear
Hilary talks with Seana Carmody (The Swirlies) & Joyce Raskin (Scarce) of the Red Jumpsuit Podcast about moving in with your podcast-mate / bandmate, getting kicked out of Nation of Ulysses, a green room visit from Drew Barrymore, and the joys of playing a Gumby guitar. Plus, tips for men in the industry to make change.RED JUMPSUIT BIOStaring into the sea, Seana and Joyce toyed with the idea of making a podcast. Why not contribute to the already flooded podcast market? So it began experimentally into the phone. Joyce bought a red jumpsuit and Seana s...
2020-09-091h 12
Mid-Riff015 / Mona Tavakoli (Jason Mraz, Raining Jane) on Being Present with Drums
Hilary talks with Mona Tavakoli (Raining Jane, Jason Mraz, Ebi) about playing Sesame Street, crushed NBA dreams, and reintroducing herself to her culture. Plus, tips for companies to make change when they don’t know where to start.MONA’S BIOMona Tavakoli is a Los Angeles-based drummer, singer and performer who believes in making music that unites, elevates and connects.While Mona is equally comfortable performing as a drummer and a percussionist, she is especially known for adapting the cajón to unexpected genres such as rock and pop. She began playing the P...
2020-08-271h 01
Mid-Riff014 / Penny Haas (Reverend Guitars) on Calculating the Jerk Ratio
Hilary talks with Penny Haas (Reverend Guitars) about short scale basses and accessibility, working with Meshell Ndegeocello, Jen Wasner, and Mike Watt, and a pandemic escape to Brian May’s butt muscles (you’ll see!).PENNY’S BIOPenny Haas is the COO of Reverend Guitars, in charge of all social media and outside marketing, as well as the day-to-day operations at Reverend. She brings a civilized charm to the booth in contrast to the sometimes unruly behavior of Ken and Joe, and “makes the trains run on time”. Penny holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Art Histo...
2020-08-1345 min
Mid-Riff013 / Mindy Abovitz Monk (Tom Tom Magazine) on Doing Things in Beta
Hilary talks to Mindy Abovitz Monk (Tom Tom Magazine) about alien bat mitzvahs, Tom Tom’s dreams for the future, and thanking Ira Glass. Plus, The Music Gear Bechdel Test.*Content warning for discussions of sexual violence (not detailed)- 5:55 to 54:10 is free from this contentMINDY’S BIOMindy Abovitz Monk is an award-winning entrepreneur and social activist, committed to diversifying the music industry. Through her media company Tom Tom Magazine and the contest she co-founded, Hit Like a Girl, Mindy has inspired a global audience of musicians to play with power and...
2020-07-301h 00
The Jumpsuit PodcastHilary B. Jones, Nirvana Made Me Want To Play Guitar, Babes in Toyland Made Me Want To Be in a BandSeana and Joyce chat with Hilary B. Jones of the Midriff Podcast.
2020-07-2852 min
Mid-Riff012 / Jacqueline James (So Over It) on Metal Zone Stigma and the Gear Panopticon
Hilary talks with Jacqueline (Jacqui) James (So Over It), about creating inclusive spaces, confrontation through lyrics, and the differences (and similarities) between punk and opera. JACQUI’S BIOJacqueline James is a musician and private music instructor from Providence, RI. She manages, fronts, and is the guitarist, singer, and lyricist of the queer punk rock band So Over It. So Over It is influenced by personal experiences with coming out, being trans, identity, trauma, mental health, and self acceptance.JACQUI’S MENTIONSVox / RIOT RI / Fender / MXR / Earthquaker Devices / Mammouth / Empire Guitar...
2020-07-141h 03
Mid-Riff011 / June Millington (Fanny) on Breaking Through Outsider Status and Being a Lick Librarian
Hilary talks with June Millington of Fanny (the first all-female rock band signed to a major label in 1969) about the Institute for the Musical Arts, how playing guitar is like being a nun, and music as a tool for overcoming shyness. Plus, the socioecological model for making change.BIOJune Millington “one of the hottest female guitarists in the industry” (Guitar Player Magazine) has been making music since she was a child playing ukulele in her native Philippines. Having moved from Manila to California in the early sixties, she and her sister, bassist, Jean, turned in t...
2020-07-011h 05
Mid-Riff010 / G.I.R.L. on Accidental Prog Rock, the Ghost of Travis Barker, and Craigslist Creeps
Hilary talks with Lucy Coykendall (drums, vocals) and Mariana Cuellar (bass, vocals) of G.I.R.L. and assorted other projects (What Cheer? Brigade, etc.) about crushing pre-conceived notions, playing Rush when you aren’t even 20 yet, and being uke-curious. Plus, racism is a cancer.G.I.R.L. BIOG.I.R.L. (Get It Right Loser) are a drums and bass duo based in Providence, RI that has been together for over a year and writes about teenage female angst. Their music is a combination of rock, punk, pop, funk and jazz.G...
2020-06-171h 07
Mid-Riff009 / Militia Vox (Judas Priestess) on Tuning Heavy, Tokenism, and Sounding Supernatural
Hilary talks with Militia Vox about going to NAMM with Dee Snider, trying out for the Ronettes, and how representation helps kids feel normal. Plus, ageism.MILITIA’S BIOMilitia Vox has no regard for genre, gender roles or stereotypes. As a truly modern multi-hyphenate artist and leader with a DIY ethos, she has recorded, toured and performed with some of the best in the business, including: Twisted Sister, Living Colour, Cyndi Lauper, L7, Nancy Sinatra, and many more.Her mesmerizing presence, raw power, musical versatility and 4 octave range have captured the hearts of i...
2020-05-2058 min
Digital Culture Ideas with Hilary Walton#2 Digital and Health & Safety pivots w/ Matt Jones from Advanced Safety & Business Leaders NZHilary Walton and Matt Jones discuss pivoting in the areas of digital and Health & Safety. Listen in to hear about developing digital behaviours, digital marketing, takeaways for moving to levels 2 and 1 for COVID, and health and wellness implications it's hoped the world will hold onto as we transition yet again into a new normal.
2020-05-0736 min
Mid-Riff008 / Julie Robbins (EarthQuaker Devices) on Presenting the Gear World You Want to See
Hilary talks with Julie Robbins, CEO of EarthQuaker Devices, one of the biggest little pedal companies in the business. They discuss shutting down “the swimsuit edition”, what it’s REALLY like to be a CEO, and tips for music gear diversity and inclusion at NAMM and beyond! Plus, sexual harassment training.JULIE’S BIOJulie Robbins is an American business woman, entrepreneur, and chief executive officer of effects pedal manufacturer EarthQuaker Devices, top-six in the U.S. and one of the top-10 in the world, which she owns with her husband EarthQuaker Devices President Jamie Stillman...
2020-05-061h 15
Health & Safety UnpluggedNZHSP: COVID-19 Response with Hilary Walton, CISO KordiaJoin Matt Jones and Hilary Walton, CISO of #Kordia as we discuss:
How the team faced working throughout COVID-19 Level 4,
How HR, H&S, BCM and I.T all came together as a united front, and
What threats working remotely may present for businesses of all shapes and sizes.
This is an episode of the 'Live Interview Series: Covid-19 Response' was produced by the New Zealand Health and Safety Professionals which is broadcast live on the Facebook Group. The group is listed as private but open to all with an interest...
2020-05-0441 min
Mid-Riff007 / Reba Mitchell on Singing Through Pedals, Fashion as Gear, and Boys Rock Camp
Hilary talks with Reba Mitchell of House Red and Whore Paint about her new project, L’Ashes, Craigslist nom de plumes, and being “someone else’s man”. Plus, racism in the workplace.BRANDS / SHOPS MENTIONEDEpiphone / Danelectro / Jim Dunlop / Electro-Harmonix / TC Electronic / Boss / Empire GuitarsBANDS / OTHER MENTIONSHouse Red / Whore Paint / L’Ashes / Sonic Youth / Pavement / That Dog / Maria Chavez / Lingua Ignota / Heba Kadry / Fiona Campbell / Dirt PalaceREBA’S LINKSReba’s Personal InstagramReba’s HairstagramHouse Red BandcampMID-RIFF LINKS...
2020-04-221h 04
Mid-Riff006 / Emily Harris (Get Offset) on Gear Demoing, Podcasting, and Allies
Hilary talks with Emily Harris of the Get Offset podcast about impact vs. intent, whether or not Steve Vai is delicious, and getting trolled with words you have to Google. Plus, microaggressions.EMILY’S BIOEmily Harris is co-host of the Get Offset Podcast and YouTube demo channel. She got her first guitar at the age of eight, and it hasn't left her side since. Other than her podcast and demo channel, you can see her play live with Sundae Crush (Seattle) and Michelle Sullivan and the All Night Boys (Nashville).BRANDS / SHOPS MEN...
2020-04-081h 08
Mid-Riff005 / Alice Bag on Demystifying Gear and Hosting a Dinner Party
Hilary talks with Alice Bag about in-ear monitor envy, GarageBand demoing for her upcoming record, Sister Dynamite, and how being “the first” is like hosting a dinner party. Plus, community agreements in the time of COVID-19.ALICE’S BIOAlice Bag is a singer/songwriter, musician, author, artist, educator and feminist. Alice was the lead singer and co-founder of the Bags, one of the first bands to form during the initial wave of punk in Los Angeles. The Alice Bag Band was featured in the seminal documentary on punk rock, The Decline of Western Civilization. Alice...
2020-03-2457 min
Mid-Riff004 / Marissa Paternoster on Bikini Kill, Pantera, and Gear Minimalism
Hilary talks with Marissa Paternoster about paring down gear and the cognitive dissonance of growing up with Bikini Kill AND Pantera. Plus, five hiring tips!MARISSA'S BIOMarissa Paternoster is an artist, singer, and guitarist originally from New Brunswick, New Jersey. She is the lead singer and guitarist in the bands Screaming Females and Noun. Screaming Females is a 3-piece DIY, punk rock ’n’ roll band signed to Don Giovanni Records. The band has been featured on NPR, Last Call with Carson Daly, and MTV. They have played with bands such as Garbage, Throwing Muses, Dinosaur...
2020-03-1157 min
TV Writer Podcast - Audio083 – Bad Teacher Creator/Showrunner Hilary Winston (mp3)
Hilary Winston is the creator and showrunner of Bad Teacher, which premieres April 24 at 9:30 pm on CBS! Gray Jones caught up with her a few days before the premiere.
In the interview, Hilary has great tips on career development and networking, as well as writing, pitching, and selling pilots. She also has a fascinating personal story… how she started as an intern at the White House in the Clinton administration and ended up writing comedy in Hollywood… how even after writing scripts on a writing staff, becoming an assistant for several years was the best thin...
2020-03-0836 min
TV Writer Podcast - Video083 – Bad Teacher Creator/Showrunner Hilary Winston (VIDEO)
Hilary Winston is the creator and showrunner of Bad Teacher, which premieres April 24 at 9:30 pm on CBS! Gray Jones caught up with her a few days before the premiere.
In the interview, Hilary has great tips on career development and networking, as well as writing, pitching, and selling pilots. She also has a fascinating personal story… how she started as an intern at the White House in the Clinton administration and ended up writing comedy in Hollywood… how even after writing scripts on a writing staff, becoming an assistant for several years was the best thin...
2020-03-0836 min
Mid-Riff003 / Talking Gender and Gear at NAMM
Mid-Riff went to NAMM and Hilary came home with about 30 interviews to show for it! Listen in for crucial conversations with companies and attendees about gender and diversity in the music gear industry. Who's doing a good job? How can we do better? Why are my feet so tired? Oh yeah, and there's new gear, too!TIME STAMPS/ 00:00 / Hilary's NAMM breakdown- gear and gender/ 18:20 / Interviews: Companies’ new gear at NAMM/ 28:11 / Interviews: Which cis women, trans, or non-binary folks would you like to see playing your gear?/ 37:09 / Interviews: Who is do...
2020-02-261h 14
Mid-Riff002 / Ava Mendoza on EBows, 12AX7s, and Flipping Tables
Hilary talks to Ava Mendoza about sedans, music store paranoia, and the nuances of being “you go girl”-ed.AVA’S BIOAVA MENDOZA is a Brooklyn-based guitarist, singer, songwriter and composer. Born in 1983, she started performing her own music, and as a sidewoman and collaborator in many different projects, as soon as she was legally allowed into clubs. As a guitarist, Mendoza has received acclaim for her technique and viscerality. Her most ongoing work is as leader of experimental rock band Unnatural Ways, and as a solo performer on guitar/voice. In any context she is...
2020-02-121h 05
Mid-Riff001 / Rachel Blumberg on Drums, Armor, and Butter
Hilary talks to Rachel Blumberg about the *ahem* unique aesthetic of her first drum kit, transitioning from gear head denial to loving gear, band gender breakdowns, the woes and whoas of gear-carrying, and why buying gear should be like butter.RACHEL'S BIORachel Blumberg has been bringing her musical feel to bands and solo artists for a good part of the last two decades through her primary instrument, THE DRUMS, as well as percussion, keyboards, voice, and the occasional stringed instrument. She has recorded, toured and performed with many widely acclaimed artists such as Mirah, Ta...
2020-01-2855 min
Sick Biz BuzzBecoming Resilient With The Comeback Kid Kenny Jones | SBB 093In this entertaining episode, Hilary J is sitting down with the "Comeback Kid" Kenny Jones about becoming resilient. Check out more episodes and other valuable resources by visiting http://www.sickbiz.com
2019-08-1940 min
Where Did It All Go Right?Ep 14 - Hilary Robinson - children's authorAli Jones is here with a brand new podcast! She's talking to some of our best-loved creatives about how they turned their pipe dreams into payslips. This week Ali chats to children's author Hilary Robinson. Hilary is the author of over 50 children's books including Mixed Up Fairy Tales, Where The Poppies Now Grow, The Copper Tree series and the newly published Jasper:Space Dog.
2019-03-3051 minHustle & Grace with Hilary Sutton: A Work/Life Balance PodcastCam Jones, YouTuber On Goals and Serving Your AudienceCam Jones is a YouTuber based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. With his YouTube channel “Goal Guys”, Cam produces educationally centered content that focuses around self improvement and learning new skills. Through his videos, Cam has garnered millions of views, thousands of returning subscribers, and has carved out a full time career producing online video content. In addition to his YouTube work, Cam also consults and produces video content for numerous brands like Squarespace, Audible, Blinkist and many others. Hilary sat down with Cam Jones of YouTube's Goal Guys to discuss how he hacked YouTube and built a pe...
2019-03-2727 min
Critical Conversations with Gretchen Jones, The PodcastEPISODE 4: GJ X HILARY JUSTIN OF BLISS & MISCHIEFFIND HILARY -WEB - www.blissandmischief.comSOCIAL - @blissandmischief
2019-01-2845 min
Backlight : The Video & Digital Marketing Podcast07 Production Management For Television - With Hilary Weston JonesIn this episode we take an insightful look at the vital role of the Production Manager, a role in TV and film production that's literally at the heart of everything that goes on. As well as looking at the logistical and creative aspects of the role, we take a look at the art of negotiation with our guest, and also tips on keeping your cool when just about everything is going wrong! Hilary Weston Jones is a well-respected name in Production Management in the UK, with over 24 years as a Television Production Manager to...
2017-01-1534 min
Our Style StoriesMentorship & the Freelance Life with Arianna JonesThere was never a question that Arianna Jones would have a creative career. Artistry and entrepreneurship were in her bones and she knew from early on that she was meant to live a certain kind of artist's life. The question was more nuanced... How was she going to live that life. What would it look like, feel like... How would it come together, grow and operate on a daily basis. These aren't questions a person can necessarily answer on their own and, lucky for Ari, she didn't have to. Her journey has included some powerfully inspiring mentors along the way...
2016-12-1242 min