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Are you in an industry that is predominantly male and feels like it’s not even worth trying to break into the boys’ club? What if I told you that breaking down barriers isn’t as scary as it may seem? 

In this bonus episode of Unleashing You, I’m joined by the talented and successful Zoe Willott. This 25-year-old has already broken barriers in the audio industry, winning an award for her 2023 documentary, Women in Sound: Gender Discrimination in the Music Industry. In our conversation, she opens up about being the only woman in her graduate program, why finding a like-minded community changed everything for her, and how others can break barriers within their own lives by taking bold action. 

Whether you’re just starting out, feeling stuck, or thriving, Zoe’s insights and experiences will inspire and encourage you on your journey. Don’t miss this empowering conversation. Tune in to find your source of inspiration! 

MEET ZOE:

Zoe Willott started her career as a piano performance major at the University of Illinois. While studying there, she explored classical, jazz, and pop music production and became involved in the local music scene under the moniker “Zzo” (pronounced zee-zoh).

Zoe graduated from the University of Illinois in 2020 with a Jazz Piano Performance degree. She moved to Nashville soon after to get a Master’s in Recording Arts and Technologies at Middle Tennessee State University. She focused her thesis project efforts on a documentary about women in the music and audio industries, which received the Documentary Award of Merit. 

Since graduating, Zoe has been doing audio freelance work in addition to her music industry job, including editing podcasts and audiobooks.

TOPICS COVERED ON BREAKING BARRIERS:

• Why finding a like-minded community can be your secret weapon
• How you can break barriers by taking bold action
• What inspired Zoe to create her award-winning documentaries
• Why fearlessly trying new things and not being afraid of failure helps break the glass ceiling
• What challenges can arise in a male-dominated industry and how to overcome them

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

• Women in Sound: Gender Discrimination in the Music Industry
• Reserve Your Spot at Unleashing You Live
• Grab your FREE Coaching Tools
• Sign up to my Private Coaching, Transform Your Career
• Join my Group Coaching Program, The Leadership Legacy Circle
• Get access to my on-demand Build Your Confidence Workshop

CONNECT WITH ZOE:

• Visit her website 
• Connect on LinkedIn
• Listen to her music on Spotify

CONNECT WITH AMANDA:

• Book a FREE Discovery Call with me
• Connect with me on Instagram @amandariffee_coaching
• Connect with me on LinkedIn

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MORE ABOUT UNLEASHING YOU WITH AMANDA RIFFEE:

Unleashing You is the permission slip for female business leaders who are ready to create success that aligns with who they are. Every two weeks, Amanda Riffee and her guests will bring conversations with women who have created massive success for themselves and are doing it in their own way. You’ll hear storytelling episodes about their personal journeys of growing their career while still prioritizing the things they love most. If you are ready to be challenged and encouraged to unlock your next level of success without guilt and sacrifice, this show is for you!