2016 She Rocks Awards Honor Women in Music – Presented by AVID:
The WiMN was featured on PBS SoCaL. Watch it here:
https://www.pbssocal.org/programs/laart/womens-international-music-network_clip/
The mission of the Women’s International Music Network™ is to create a hub to connect women in all facets of the music industry. You are not alone!
Founded in 2012 by Laura B. Whitmore, a veteran marketer of the musical instrument and audio industries, the Women’s International Music Network site (TheWiMN.com) hosts news, events, and a community forum for women from all walks of the industry.
All other music and audio industry organizations that focus on women are invited to submit news and events. We are happy to link back as well! We will be serving news about female musicians, projects relating to women in the industry, products targeted to female musicians, and so much more! Please send your news and event info to: news@TheWiMN.com
Please join our mailing list so that we can invite you to our own hosted events.
Laura B. Whitmore, Founder:
Laura B. Whitmore is a graduate of Hofstra University with a B.S. in Music Merchandising and an M.B.A. in Marketing. As the marketing manager for Korg USA for 20 years, she was instrumental in marketing, PR and artist relations for the Korg, Marshall, and VOX brands. She was also editor of Korg’s ProView Magazine. Prior to that, she worked in the Direct Marketing department of CBS Records.
In 2008 Whitmore left Korg USA and founded Mad Sun Marketing, a boutique agency that specializes in marketing, PR, artist relations, event production, graphic design, and more for music and audio companies. Past and current clients of Mad Sun include 108 Rock Star Guitars, Academic Superstore, Acoustic Amplification, Agile Partners, Breedlove Guitars, Colby Amplifiers, Dean Markley USA, Korg, KVRaudio, MusicFirst, Muse Research, NewBay Media, Notion Music, Peavey, SIR Entertainment Services, SIR Stage37, SoundTree, Sterling Audio, Take Me To The River, and more.
A singer-songwriter herself, Whitmore was the editor of Guitar World’s AcousticNation.com and the creator of the GuitarWorld.com featured blog series, Guitar Girl’d. She writes regularly for industry media outlets including Guitar World, Acoustic Guitar, MI Professional, In Tune and more. Whitmore has hosted and moderated several workshops and panels at events such as NAMM and SXSW on the topics of marketing, PR, apps and music making, songwriting, and more.
In 2015 she and Brad Tolinski (former editor of Guitar World) launched a live event series called BackStory (backstoryevents.com) that is streamed live on AOL.com. Guests have included Colbie Caillat, Amy Lee, Ace Frehley, Roger Waters, Zakk Wylde, Tom Jones and many more.
She currently lives in Needham, MA, where she regularly performs and hosts open mics. She hosts a house concert series called Acoustic Kitchen. She has two children, Emma and Cole.
Bonnie Gallanter, Director:
Bonnie Gallanter is the director of the Women’s International Music Network, co-producer of the She Rocks Awards, and the president of Muse Artist Management. She has been an event producer and talent manager specializing in artist and business development for over 20 years and has managed filmmakers, actors and business owners, including Daisy Rock Girl Guitars’ Tish Ciravolo, filmmaker, storyteller and content creator, Jeremy Heslup and Valkyr Productions, plus musicians such as Jesse McCartney, Disney’s Stephanie Scott (Ant Farm, Wreck It Ralph), and children’s performing groups including The Broadway Kids, featuring kids from actual Broadway shows. She’s also produced and consulted on hundreds of festivals, including the CMJ Music Marathon & Film Festival, the Digital Hollywood Women’s Summit, Alliance for Women in Media SoCal 57th Annual Genii Awards and many others.
Myki Angeline, Content Manager:
Myki Angeline is a dynamic figure in the music and radio industry, known for her work as a radio host, public speaker, and advocate for music education and empowerment. She began her radio career at V103 Rock in 2011 and has since made significant contributions to the Northern California music scene, including hosting shows and interviewing industry figures at major events like the NAMM Show.
In addition to her radio work, Myki has been actively involved in public speaking, having lectured at San Francisco State University and contributed to a journalism textbook (Writing & Reporting The News For The 21st Century). She also created a podcast, The Bad Filipino, in 2020 and has been a dedicated board member of the non-profit organization Girls Rock Sacramento, where she teaches self-defense.
Her efforts have been recognized with awards such as the She Rocks “Warrior” Award in 2022, and she became a Professional Member of the Recording Academy/GRAMMYs in 2023. Myki continues to inspire others through her work with The WiMN as a Media Content Specialist, showcasing her commitment to the music community and advocacy for women’s empowerment in the industry.
Jenna Paone, Special Projects Manager:
Jenna Paone is a songwriter, pianist, and vocalist based in Los Angeles. Originally from Boston, MA, Paone built a name for herself as a solo artist whose music blends classic pop, soul, blues, and folk rock into her own modern brand of “Vintage Pop.” A renaissance woman, Paone boasts over two decades of training and education in classical and contemporary piano, voice, ballet, and theater that includes a degree in Musical Theater from Syracuse University’s School of Visual and Performing Arts. She has shared the stage with international artists such as The Bangles, Colbie Caillat, Orianthi, Lita Ford, and more, and her music has received airplay on regional radio stations and has been featured in independent films. In addition to her work as an artist, Paone co-founded Boston GLOW (Girls’ Leadership, Organized Women), a Massachusetts nonprofit that creates empowering opportunities for girls and women. During her five years as Director
of Strategy, she designed and ran many of GLOW’s most successful initiatives, such as their ongoing Spitfire networking series, and forged partnerships with community businesses and organizations as well as local and federal legislators. She continues to support GLOW from afar in an advisory capacity. Currently, Paone serves as Special Projects Manager for the Women’s International Music Network.
www.jennapaone.com
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