You may have heard the word networking a ton – but what if we told you the secret to success in this business (and life!) is shifting your thinking to a more community-driven mindset when approaching meeting people. Networking can be seen as transactional whereas community building can mean many things – most importantly it means getting to know someone regardless of what they can do for you. Once you interact with someone on a human level, the rest comes easier – including securing that coveted internship or connection you’ve dreamed about! Join this panel of industry pros as they talk about how meeting new people and adding value to various parts of each other’s lives can make the daunting task of “networking” go away. Plus, we’ll even share tips and tricks on how building a community crew of fellow students, interns, and assistants can be a superpower!

Experts: Brandon Nales (Moderator) - Music Program Manager, Dolby Laboratories, Maria Gironas - Founder, Cool Sh*t Cool People, LÉA THE LEOX - Artist, Todd Goodwin - Head of *1824, Universal Music Group, Leslie Rosales - Head of Marketing, Rostrum Records

Recorded Live at All Access Fest: April 26, 2023