Spring 2024 OM Interns!!!

By Miriam DeYoung

Here at Olivia Management, we’re so fortunate to have an amazing team of interns each semester that help operations run as smoothly as they do. This semester we have four lovely interns from Belmont University and we’re so excited for you to meet them!

Nick is getting his MBA at Belmont University, he went to undergrad at NYU to get a music tech degree. His favorite artist is Frost Children and he met Willie Nelson and Morgan Freeman across the street from his dads house.

Miriam is a junior songwriting major at Belmont University. Her favorite artist is Lizzy McAlpine and she’s flown in a helicopter. This is Miriam’s second semester as an intern at OM.

Grace is a senior music business major at Belmont University. Her favorite artist is Frank Ocean and she’s a dual citizen of Australia. Grace is also a returning OM intern who we’re so excited to have back

Tyler is a senior music business major at Belmont University. His favorite artist is Bruce Springsteen and he owns 14 guitars.

Intern Wrap-Up: Mallory Williams

By: Mallory Williams

In March 2023, I attended Belmont’s annual internship fair with a thick stack of resumes I was going to hand out in hopes of finding a company that would hire me for their summer 2023 intern position. I gave out about 12 and was feeling defeated because no one I talked to felt genuinely interested in anything I had to say, as I stated on my resume, I had no prior experience in the music industry besides what I learned in the classroom. I immediately felt welcomed by Olivia Management and I responded as soon as I received an email from them in hopes of an interview.

I had only heard back from one other company I gave my resumes to. I began to feel like my hopes of getting an internship this summer were slipping away, until I heard back from Grace asking to set up an interview! I immediately responded and couldn’t wait to chat more. During the interview I felt so heard and seen by Grace and I knew that Olivia Management was going to be the perfect fit for me! I was beyond excited when I got the internship and so thankful I was going to receive the opportunity to learn with such amazing people.

I learned so many valuable skills during my time at Olivia Management! It really meant a lot to me that they took a chance on me and allowed me to grow as a person and a student! Not only have I learned a lot about myself and what I want to pursue in the music industry, but I have made valuable connections with amazing people! I started off not really knowing what I wanted to do, but Olivia Management allowed me to reach a little bit closer as to what I want to pursue career wise and I am so excited to begin my senior year with such a fresh perspective. As the summer comes to an end, I am realizing how thankful I am for this opportunity and for the experience I have had while interning at Olivia Management. It was a truly an amazing and life-changing experience and I will keep the knowledge with me for years to come! I would like to thank Erin, Grace, Mackenzie, Maddy, Ivan, and Evan for an amazing semester! I know I will never forget the time I spent interning at Olivia Management!!

Love,

Mallory :)

Intern Wrap-Up: Ivan Grimblat

by Ivan Grimblat

I met Erin on a Zoom call thanks to my artist management class at Berklee, which taught me virtually nothing, but proved to be extremely useful. She was invited as a guest to talk to us (students) about her experience and how she had started her own company, Olivia Management. I was instantly drawn in and after she mentioned that she was looking for interns for her company, I decided to ask her where to apply and submitted my application.

It didn’t work out the first time, I guess there were more suitable candidates at the time, and I lacked the experience. I remember when I got the email saying they decided to move forward with other candidates, I got very dissapointed. By that time, I had probably applied to over 100 entry-level jobs within the music industry and about 50 music-related internships without any luck. They were all looking for someone with experience.

Even though I was frustrated, I decided to keep trying and started harassing Grace via email, reminding her that I was still looking for an internship in case they were looking for someone for the upcoming term. Until one lucky day, I got an email from Grace, offering me an internship for the summer.

Since then, I’ve been lucky enough to not only start the internship at Olivia Management, but another one, simultaneously. I also got offered another internship for the upcoming term, thanks to the experience I’ve gathered during the past three months.

Looking back at my experience working at Olivia Management, I have to say, I’ve learned a ton. However, it isn’t what I’ve learned these past few months that I treasure the most from this internship, but the way I’ve connected with the people I’ve met through this opportunity.

I’ll always remember Olivia Management as the place that opened the doors of the music industry for me and also as a really fun place that introduced me to an amazing group of people.

Special thanks to Erin, Merk, Grace, Maddy, Mallory & Evan for making this such a valuable experience, hope you all stick around!

Intern Wrap-Up: Evan Gilbreath

In April of 2023, I sat next to my broken radiator in the smallest dorm room (not even fit for a broom closet, if we’re being honest) staring at my computer and biting my nails prior to the daunting Zoom interview. Earlier that afternoon, as the crisp spring showers of London beat down on the canopy of my local Underground Station, I stood by the turnstiles waiting for the rain to pass and pondered if I would ever feel involved in the Nashville music scene again after being abroad. It was quite dramatic, I know, and the gloomy weather didn’t help my spiraling thoughts. However, I couldn’t help but feel disconnected from school, peers, and most importantly, the career field I loved.

But as I spoke with Grace Carey-Hill on the interview I soon felt at peace because I remembered how vibrant and kind some of the people in the Nashville music industry can be. It’s not everyday that you happen across a company like Olivia Management: a women-run artist management firm succeeding and representing iconic artists that add greatly to the musical fabric of Nashville.

Artist management was something I never pictured myself doing, but as I continued my college career, I knew I needed to broaden my horizons. Working with the amazing women of this company, along with the other interns, has led me to greatly consider artist management as a future career. The people at this company have taught me how to girl-boss (girl-bossing is purely a state of mind) my way through challenging tasks, embrace creativity, and most importantly, grab some good Mexican food together when the day’s plans goes awry. This field changes every day and you never know the obstacles you might run into. Olivia Management is committed to excellence, honesty, integrity, and genuine connection, and I don’t think there is any other group of people who illustrates these values as much as Erin, Grace, Mackenzie, and Maddy.

So, as my days at OM continue to dwindle down, I reflect on how grateful I am that I was able to gain these experiences. I am more confident in my future and I know that these amazing people have my back. These are the parts of college that I will never forget.

Cheers,

Evan

Intern Wrap Up: Maddie Humble

by Maddie Humble

Words truly can’t describe how much my time here at Olivia Management has meant to me. I came into this internship unsure if artist management truly was what I wanted to do after college. Now, I am walking out KNOWING that this is truly what I want to pursue.

I mainly want to thank Erin. Watching her with her artists and seeing how much she loves them and pours herself into them has inspired me. Being able to see just how hard she works day in and day out but also staying calm and kind within the midst of it all gives me so much hope for the future of the music industry.

I have made a friend in her as well as Merk, Grace, and Maddy whom I look up to more than they can ever know.

With this being said, I am planning on starting my own artist management company in the future as well as starting out by managing a few of my friends who are artists. I also plan on continuing my path as an artist on the side as well.

I can’t believe my time here at OM is coming to a close, but I can’t wait to see what else the future holds!

I wish nothing but the best for OM and look forward to all that it will accomplish as the years go on.

Peace and blessings to you all!

Intern Wrap-Up: Lauren Campbell

by Lauren Campbell

Looking back, I am grateful for the ways that Olivia Management has pushed me to grow and apply my skills in unexpected ways. Let me explain:

When I applied to the OM internship in the spring of 2022, I never expected to be working here a year later. I have never taken a class on the music business, written a song, or anything that I imagined was a prerequisite to working in the music industry. Still, Erin took a chance on me, and I am grateful. I have been learning non-stop about the entertainment industry since my first day at OM, so it is bittersweet to recount the end of my time here.

I study English at Belmont University, and my professors often tell their students that the analytical and creative problem-solving skills we learn in the major courses are universal needs in any business. I knew my professors were right, but I had only worked in traditional English-related spaces before I worked for OM. I enjoyed those experiences immensely. Still, I felt like I had not taken a chance on exploring other career paths, which I desired to do before I graduated college.

I came across OM at the perfect time. I was at a Belmont University internship fair, and the art at the OM table caught my eye. Artists like Jill Andrews, Madeleine Kelson, and Ruthie Collins have such vibrant and earthy art that communicated to me that OM represented a lot of Folk/Americana artists, which is my favorite musical genre. This seemed the fresh opportunity I was looking to experience.

I approached the table and was greeted by OM employees Grace and Mackenzie. They told me about how OM is a women-led musical artist management company that stands for growing the opportunities and audiences of independent artists in Nashville.

Truthfully, I had no idea what artist management consisted of before speaking with them. Grace and Mackenzie had nothing but positive things to say about their employment at OM and their boss, Erin. I had a good feeling about them, and I decided to apply.

My first day at OM in January 2023 marked my first time working in the entertainment industry. I arrived at the office space, nervously anticipating the training session to prepare me for this new opportunity. Immediately, Erin set high standards for how interns were expected to behave and work. The office space accommodates six people, so unlike some internships, I always had a direct line of communication with the person sending me tasks to complete, and had someone check to see if I was meeting the standards. This effective communication is one of the major benefits I experienced at OM.

Outside the office, some of my favorite tasks included hanging up artist posters at various restaurants and stores around Nashville and helping with merchandise and tickets at artists’ concerts. I never thought I would get to explore Nashville or go to concerts for work. Yet, OM made that possible for me.

Now, I’m leaving OM with a new appreciation for the processes that unite an artist with their audience. Fans may never find their favorite songs without people like Erin, Grace, Maddy, and Mackenzie. It is an important job, and I am happy to have been a part of it!

Intern Wrap-Up: Jacob Welsch

by Jacob Welsch

This is only the beginning. As I wrap up my second semester at Olivia Management, I couldn’t be more grateful to the women here who have made my experience truly unlike any other. The past week as my last semester of college is coming to a close, I find myself questioning if I made the most out of my four years in college and if I feel prepared to begin my career in the music industry. If this question was asked this time last year, my answer would be completely different.

When I applied to Olivia Management this time last year after hearing such amazing things from past clients and interns, I knew immediately that Olivia was the place for me to take my next step towards a career in the music industry, and that these were the people I wanted to learn from in my last year of college. Joining the team in August of 2022, I came in timid and shy, but I knew I had no choice but to put my best foot forward. Erin, Merk, Maddy, and Grace did not hesitate to make me feel welcomed and apart of the team within my first week here. They took a leap of trust and ensured that I was given all the necessary tools to contribute to their culture and commitment to excellence, honesty, integrity, and genuine connection. Never would I have imagined I would be sitting here a year later writing my intern wrap up with a great realm of knowledge, and a web of genuine connections that I know I can lean on for years to come.

So again, this is not a goodbye, and Olivia Management will definitely be seeing more of me in the future as this is only the beginning. I will certainly miss coming in everyday and surrounding myself with women who are changing the music industry for the better, and constantly keeping me on my toes when it comes to the quick jokes, harmonizing to our favorite artists, booking shows, and hyping each other up when we do something great.

All my love to Erin, Merk, Grace, & Maddy.


Intern Wrap-Up Blogs: Brandon Gorman

And that’s a wrap on my time at Olivia Management.

This room with its 4 desks, mini fridge, twill sofa, and countless reminders of Harry Styles’ existence, has been a place of comfort these past few months. I came here a bottle of nerves, with worries that my lack of experience, personality, and age would finally show that I don’t have the capacity to work in this industry. But from the moment I walked through the door, my fears became a thing of unnecessarily laughable anxiety, that I can look back on now fondly while writing this.

My Tuesdays and Thursdays were filled with work for some extremely talented artists. It was this work that I and the rest of the staff did, that shows to build an artist you need a strong team behind them and that’s what OM is, a strong team.

From top to bottom, from Erin to interns, it is a unit that puts quality over everything, making sure the details are right. If you meet Erin you will understand why this is so instilled in the cast at OM. She is a self-starter, who knows that every facet of an artist’s career matters. Blend this with countless years of knowledge and experience, and she has created a business that gives people like me an opportunity to get their foot in the door.

I could write for hours on my experience here and on the moments that I will miss, but I feel those are better left for me to reminisce on.

So, thank you OM for helping give me confidence that I can be in this industry. Thank you for teaching me to focus on the details and that the little things matter. Thank you for the open arms and making me feel at home

Erin, Merk, Grace, Maddy, and my intern buddy Jacob, good luck with everything in the future and hopefully this is just a see you later.

Day In The Life of an OM Intern - Maddie Humble

by Maddie Humble

Hi y’all! It’s Maddie Humble the intern here!

Me and my puppy Charlie!

A little bit about me, I am originally from Chattanooga, TN (Go Lookouts!) but moved to Nashville to pursue a degree in music business at Belmont University in 2019. I am currently looking forward to graduating in May and then getting married to the love of my life in September!

However, that’s enough about me. I am going to be taking you through my day as an intern here at Olivia Management! I have so loved my time working here since January and am currently looking forward to the rest of the semester. It has been so much fun getting to work and make friends with Erin, Merk, Grace, and Maddy. They are the definition of #GIRLBOSS. Also, the artists here at OM rock my socks off!

Now, let’s get into it!

7:00 AM : This is the time I usually wake up. I get ready for the day and try to fit in a little pilates workout.

8:00 AM : I am ready and out of the door by this time. I leave an hour early. (Mainly to beat Nashville morning traffic and to grab myself a Strawberry Oat Milk Matcha Latté from Barista Parlor.)

9:00 AM : This is when my work day at OM starts! Once I get into the office and say hello to everyone, I log in to Slack and Asana to see what kind of tasks I have been assigned for the day.

What I love about working here at Olivia Management is that my assignments can vary from day to day which makes everything so exciting. Some assignments that I enjoy are sending out merch, adding to the wall calendar in the office, creating social media ideas for artists, and of course writing blogs.

The work environment here at OM is so amazing too. We all respect and get along with each other so well. The vibes in the office are always so fun. I have really enjoyed listening to our artists albums throughout the day while we work.

12:00 PM : After getting my morning tasks done, I take a lunch break around noon.

Here are some of our favorite lunch places where you can usually find us on our lunch break here at OM:

The Wash - Whether it’s poke or a cuban sandwich, The Wash has got it all! (And it’s walking distance from the office)

Tower Deli and Market - Try out my favorite, the Italian sandwich or Grace’s favorite, The Cali.

Eastwood Deli - Best specialty sandwiches ever!

Franklin Juice - We always go here if we are craving an acai bowl or a fruity drink.

12:30 PM : I am back in the office by this time finishing all of my tasks for the day.

5:00 PM : This is when my workday here at Olivia Management ends and I head home to Green Hills. After work, I usually wind down with a good book and a glass of wine and am in bed by 10:00 PM.

Thank you so much for reading and I hope this gave you more insight on what it’s like to be an intern here at Olivia Management!

Toodles!

Intern Wrap Up: Hannah Loomis

By Hannah Loomis

I first met Mackenzie and Grace at Belmont’s Curb College Internship Fair in the fall of 2021. From our first conversation, I just knew that I had to apply for an internship at Olivia Management. They were so much fun to chat with, even over Zoom, and I could tell that they really enjoyed the work they were doing. I vividly remember getting the email notification from Mackenzie that I was being offered the internship. I was at Belmont, walking to class with a friend. I thoroughly embarrassed myself by squealing loudly and jumping up and down.

From my first staff meeting and work day with Olivia Management, I knew that I was going to love my time interning here. At OM, we start each staff meeting by affirming another team member and then ourselves. It’s so refreshing, and made me feel valued and seen as a member of the team from day one. Not to mention, the energy in the office is amazing. We work hard, but also have a great time cracking jokes, getting to know each other, and listening to Harry’s House. To this day, I am so inspired each time I come into work. It is a blessing to be surrounded by powerful, hardworking women who are forces to be reckoned with in our industry. I could not have asked for a better team to look up to.

I have grown so much throughout the two semesters I’ve interned at Olivia Management. My knowledge of the music industry has increased tenfold, and my skillset has expanded tremendously. Getting to learn from Erin and the rest of the Olivia Management team has been an honor and a privilege. I’ve experienced so many wonderful things during my time here as well. I attended two release parties for our lovely artists, got to celebrate OM’s 10th anniversary, and spent some time in the studio observing. I’ve had several one on one meetings with Erin, who so graciously prioritizes making herself accessible to us interns. I have wanted to pursue artist management as a career since my sophomore year of college, and I’m now more confident than ever about that decision. It is the truly the most magical feeling.

I begin my senior year in about two weeks, and that is both terrifying and exciting. However, I’m entering this year feeling absolutely elated to learn more about what the music industry has to offer. I’m definitely sad to leave Olivia Management, but I will carry the things I’ve learned with me for the rest of my career. I’m so thankful for Erin, Mackenzie, Grace, and Maddy and all that they’ve helped me achieve here. I am thrilled to see what the future holds!

Welcoming New Interns to the Team!

It’s summertime! And thank goodness because summer means new interns! It’s an honor and a privilege for us to introduce to you our brand new interns. Please welcome Jessie Mellott, Dawson O’Brien, and Cali Weddle to the team! Though we haven’t known them long, it’s obvious they’re full of passion, drive, and kindness. You can learn a little bit about them with us by reading on below!

Welcome to the team, you guys! So glad you’re here.

Jessie Mellott

What do you love to do? Hobbies? Activities?

Aside from music, I love soccer, drama tv shows/movies, and fantasy novels. I love watching women's soccer and British premier league. Some drama shows I like watching are Supergirl, Pretty Little Liars, The Vampire Diaries, and Gossip Girl, but I also loved the comedy show The Good Place. Some of my favorite book series are The Darkest Minds and The Taking.

If you could only eat one thing for the rest of your life what would it be?

Mangos! I know it's not a meal, but I love mangos.

What do you want to be when you grow up?

I have not quite decided yet between management or publishing. I think both sound very interesting and am looking to figure out which I would prefer to pursue.

Favorite musicians, artists, genres, equipment, shows you’ve been to...tell us anything you love about music.

My taste is music has been changing a little since I started college. I used to exclusively listen to pop, but I currently love listening to folk, acoustic, and alternative music. One of my current favorite artists is Gordi and I have loved Jason Mraz for many years. In my hometown, Hershey, PA, I saw my first concert Matchbox 20 and the Goo Goo Dolls, as well as Train and Maroon 5. I also enjoyed seeing For King and Country here in Nashville my freshman year, but haven't been able to see too much down here because COVID hit in the middle of my freshman year. I am excited to start seeing live music again as more continues to open up. I love that music can bring people together through artists and songwriters experiences and carry you through tough times by connecting to songs on a deeper level. Music is taken in through your ears, but I love the way music can make you feel in your heart.

What is your favorite part about Nashville?

I'm not sure exactly what my favorite thing is, but the difference in weather from my hometown in Pennsylvania is nice. I also find that people tend to be slightly nicer here out on the streets.

Why did you choose to intern here? 

I chose to intern here because of what I took away from the spring internship fair at Belmont. I knew I was looking to intern at a management company, but really liked the conversation I had with Erin and Maggie about the work environment and being able to learn as much as I can with this opportunity.

What would you like to get out of this internship?

I am hoping to use this experience to be able to apply what I am learning in my classes at Belmont and learn more at Olivia Management through hands-on experience. My goal is to do and learn as much as I am able to during my time here.

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Dawson O’Brien

What do you love to do? Hobbies? Activities?

Outside of being a normal Belmont student, I am a lacrosse coach for a local middle school. Also, comedy has always been a passion of mine, so you might catch me at an open mic!

If you could only eat one thing for the rest of your life what would it be?

T A C O B E L L

What do you want to be when you grow up?

I have two dreams: I really want to become a business manager for entertainers, or become a professional comedian.

Favorite musicians, artists, genres, equipment, shows you’ve been to...tell us anything you love about music.

Favorite Artists/Bands (currently): - The Kid Laroi - Machine Gun Kelly - blink-182 - Silk Sonic - Post Malone Favorite Musicians: - Kurt Cobain - Tom DeLonge - Miley Cyrus - Travis Barker - Mark Hoppus Favorite Shows: - Travis Scott's Astroworld Tour - The Beach Boys - MGK's Tickets To My Downfall Tour (I haven't gone yet but I know it'll be one of my favs) - Kendrick Lamar - blink-182

What is your favorite part about Nashville?

I love the vibe here. "Music City" is the perfect name for Nashville because it is not simply country music anymore like it used to be. It is all kinds of musical genres here! I also love how the city loves their professional sports teams, as well as have one of the biggest comedy clubs in the nation.

Why did you choose to intern here? 

I have heard great things about Olivia Management, and I felt very at-home and at-ease when I had conversations with the team members.

What would you like to get out of this internship?

I want to learn more about the duties and activities that go along with management in the entertainment industry, as well as make long-lasting friendships and business relationships.

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Cali Weddle

What do you love to do? Hobbies? Activities?

My biggest passion is songwriting and making music. I play guitar and piano and love to sing! I also played college basketball and love anything active! But I’m at my happiest when I’m on a boat somewhere in the middle of the lake :)

If you could only eat one thing for the rest of your life what would it be?

Hot Krispy Kreme donuts!

What do you want to be when you grow up?

I want to be some sort of mix of a manager / creative collaborator / songwriter where I get to work with artists on every aspect of their craft.

Favorite musicians, artists, genres, equipment, shows you’ve been to...tell us anything you love about music.

Some of my favorite artists are Old Dominion, Julia Michaels, Tyler Childers, and Jon Pardi, but NOTHING compares to a live Taylor Swift show! My all time favorite!!

What is your favorite part about Nashville?

I love being in a city full of so many driven, creative people who are working hard to get where they want to be.

Why did you choose to intern here? 

I loved the idea of learning the industry from smart, powerful women and being in a space where I was encouraged to ask questions and grow as an individual.

What would you like to get out of this internship?

I hope to get a better understanding of the behind the scenes of the music industry, as well as make connections to help me pursue my future career as an artist manager or songwriter.

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Our Returning Superstars: Madison Moll & Kylie Rose

We’re so excited to have Madison Moll and Kylie Rose returning to intern with us this summer. They’re so hardworking, intelligent, welcoming, and kind. Olivia Management is beyond lucky to have two amazing women working alongside us. Cheers, ladies!

Intern Wrap-Up Blogs: Madison Moll

by Madison Moll

As a rising senior who’s had some prior internship experience, I never imagined starting my first day at Olivia Management would launch me into a stage of such immense self-growth and discovery of all of the buried skills I already had and new skills I was able to learn from my time here. This internship truly is like none other.

Already from my first day, I knew Olivia Management was a safe and nurturing environment for students and young music industry professionals. I instantly felt welcomed and invited to become a part of the team, that I was a valued asset to the company and the other interns and employees and Erin. They all put so much trust in me to get challenging and impactful tasks done without batting an eye.

The most valuable skill or takeaway that I’ve learned from my time at Olivia is that extending just a little bit of trust goes such a long way. I have been lucky to have the opportunity to attempt and have my hand in some really cool projects that other companies wouldn’t even consider putting into the hands of their interns. Erin believes in all of us and that we are capable of achieving any task she throws our way!

I’m so thankful for the opportunity to intern at Olivia Management alongside some amazing and talented interns and I’m so excited to be coming back for the summer!

Devin Wrap-Up Blog

By Devin Renspie

As I’m writing this, I’m finishing up my final day of interning with Olivia Management for my second semester. Throughout my time here, I learned a lot about all the hard work that goes into artist management. The sliver of information on this profession that I had previously obtained through the classes I’ve taken merely scratches the surface of how broad and fluid of a career it is.

Because of the expansive nature of the profession and in turn this internship, I’m struggling to adequately summarize my time here, but my favorite part would have to be how different each day was. No one day or task is the same at OM, which kept things interesting and left me feeling like I learned something, if not multiple things, new everyday. I am particularly grateful to have been able to gain experience in graphic design, copywriting, and social media management. That being said, I am appreciative of all that I have learned here and believe that it will be transferrable to virtually wherever I end up in my own career, though I am hoping to stay within the realm of artist management.

Of course, this internship would not be nearly as great if it wasn’t for the wonderful team here. You can tell that Erin, Maggie, and Mackenzie all truly enjoy and believe in the work they do and want to help their interns gain real, beneficial experience in any way they can. The culture of positivity and excellence that they work hard to cultivate is evident in everything they do.

Each Monday, the company meeting begins with everyone affirming one another for the excellence they exhibited during the previous week and ends with an always-unique pep talk (usually by Mackenzie) about how we’ll each strive for excellence in the coming week. Even though I interned remotely, these meetings made me feel connected and like I was still part of the team.

All in all, my experience interning at Olivia Management was a great one that allowed me to learn skills and build relationships with my team that will stick with me long after my time here comes to an end.

Intern Wrap-Up Blogs: Cynthia Birkett

by Cynthia Birkett

Olivia Management was one of the best internships I have ever had. The amount of knowledge that I have learn in my two semesters of interning at Olivia Management is incredible. My journey at Olivia Management started in the Fall of 2020, and they instantly became like family. Erin puts so much trust in her interns and really motivates us all to do our best. I couldn’t imagine a better place to intern!

My favorite part about this company was starting Mondays with affirmations from the team. You don’t realize how much that helps the morale, it gives us encouragement to keeping going and to keep doing our best. I learned so much interning at Olivia Management from how to submit songs to PROs and Sound Exchange to learning more about making graphics for our artists shows and social medias as well as everything in between! Interning at Olivia Management has definitely confirmed that artist management is what I want to do.

Intern Wrap-Up Blogs: Kylie Rose

By Kylie Rose

I have never felt more cherished and challenged than when I’m with the family that has been built within Olivia Management. As a current sophomore, this has been my first industry internship, and can’t imagine anywhere better suited to help find my spark in the music industry. Each day has brought constant growth, and I can’t wait for even more lessons learned as I return this summer!

Artist management has always been something I was interested in but never had the skills or direction to effectively understand. At Olivia Management, you learn how to market an artist on various social platforms, organize merchandise shipment, have hard (but necessary) conversations, and use empathy to benefit those around you. You gain hands-on experience through meeting our artists, sitting in on important meetings, attending photoshoots, etc. Without the amount of trust that Olivia places in its interns, I wouldn’t have been able to take these vital lessons and successfully apply them to my classes and my own individual management projects.

My favorite moments have been Thursday chats with Erin, sending “gotd” (gif-of-the-day) check-ins to Maggie, and fun morning messages with Mackenzie. I am so thankful to be able to come back to the office this summer and hope to gain even more knowledge and memories!

Maggie and I at a photoshoot for one of our artists, Street Corner Symphony!

Maggie and I at a photoshoot for one of our artists, Street Corner Symphony!


Welcoming New Interns to the Team!

New year, new semester. We all know what this means: great new additions to our team! As we begin to put 2020 behind us, we’re so excited for what lies ahead with these new interns we’re bringing on board. We’re over the moon to introduce you to Madison Moll and Kylie Rose. Keep reading to hear a little bit about why we just had to have them join us this semester.

Madison Moll

What do you love to do? Hobbies? Activities?

I sing and songwrite on my own time, I love to collect crystals and color in coloring books. I also have been making candles recently out of my old candles, and that's been fun. I love to write in general, I've tried to start a blog multiple times to no avail, but I'm working on it! I love exploring Nashville, going to coffee shops and thrift stores. When it's nice out I love to go on walks, hammock, and swim!

If you could only eat one thing for the rest of your life what would it be?

Ooooooh, honestly, probably pasta. There are so many ways to prepare it and I basically already eat it everyday! I also love sushi.

What do you want to be when you grow up?

I want to be a manager, but most of all a creative in the music industry. Whether that be management or marketing or a creative director of a publishing company or label, I want to be able to be creative every day that I work.

Favorite musicians, artists, genres, equipment, shows you’ve been to...tell us anything you love about music.

Some of my favorite musicians of all-time include Fleetwood Mac, Billy Joel, and Sara Barielles, buuuuut, recently I've been listening to a lot (and LOVING) Clairo, Maude Letour, Hippo Campus, Josie Dunne, Phoebe Bridgers, Ben Rector, Lennon Stella, and Still Woozy. One of my favorite shows that I went to was a band called "Joan" in the Highwatt, also in the Highwatt I went to a "Vacation Manor" show that was really cool! I love listening to Alternative, pop, some christian, folk-pop, and some country music!

What is your favorite part about Nashville?

The live music, pre-Covid and hopefully sometime in the near future! Nothing is better than hearing music live in Music City surrounded by so many creative people, getting to meet those people, and make connections! I also love Love Circle because I can see the whole city.

Why did you choose to intern here? 

I first heard of Olivia Management at a Music Row Promotion Event with Smooth Hound Smith and it was one of my favorite events. I love OM’s vibe and mission and I think they are very ambitious and a great place to learn. I have since only heard the best things from previous interns and other peers about OM, which drew me in. I'm very passionate about learning more about the industry, especially artist management, so I felt that this was the best and most perfect opportunity for me and my development as a professional.

What would you like to get out of this internship?

I want to connect with my co-interns, with the team, and learn more about artist management! I'm hoping to learn more about myself and what I truly want in the industry as well as gain some new skills!

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Kylie Rose

What do you love to do? Hobbies? Activities?

Above all else, I honestly just love being around other people. Anything where I get to learn about other's stories and what makes them come alive! More specifically though, you can find me watching Sing Street, at the GoodWill Outlet, grabbing some matcha, making a slightly above average apple pie, attempting to learn photography, or memorizing each and every Just Dance routine.

If you could only eat one thing for the rest of your life what would it be?

Vegan chicken nuggets, it's honestly questionable how much my diet consists of them.

What do you want to be when you grow up?

I would hopefully like to be managing world tours, or working at a label in Europe. My biggest passions are travel and music, but wherever I end up, I hope to be constantly evolving and helping inspire others.

Favorite musicians, artists, genres, equipment, shows you’ve been to...tell us anything you love about music.

Favorite Artists: Jon Bellion, Novo Amor, Jack Garratt, Joy Oladokun, Passenger, Sleeping at Last, Declan McKenna, Anderson Paak, The Wrecks, Jet Black Alley Cat, and Mr. Ed Sheeran himself. Favorite Genres: Acoustic-Folk and Indie-Rock Favorite Shows: The "Live. Life. Love." suicide prevention benefit concert last November will always be one of my favorites. Not only was the message so beautifully empathetic, but the lineup was incredible. That night consisted of Jon Bellion, Lizzo, Lovelytheband, Chelsea Cutler, Louis Tomlinson, along with a few other Nashville local acts. I remember screaming the lyrics "Tell me what you hate about me", from Jon Bellion's "Good Things Fall Apart", to some random strangers. Those random strangers are now some of my closest friends. That was the last time I really got to experience that live-music adrenaline before COVID-19 hit, and I miss it so dearly.

What is your favorite part about Nashville?

Coming from Louisville, Kentucky, I love how Nashville still has that southern charm whilst maintaining a bigger city feel. I also love the inspiration everywhere you turn, and how people aren't afraid to go after their passions.

Why did you choose to intern here? 

Reading about Erin's story was my biggest pull to interview for Olivia Management. Female empowerment within the music industry is lacking big time, so it was incredible to find a company with women at its core. OM first appeared to me as a confident, genuine, and values-based business that I could not wait to get to learn under.

What would you like to get out of this internship?

I want to experience the artist management industry's most intricate functions, especially under the lens of a global pandemic. I hope to understand how to adapt when change comes around, and how to maximize growth among artists.

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Meet Our New (and Old) Interns!

It’s a new semester, and do you know what that means?! New (and old) interns! We know you’re just as stoked about this as we are. While things are still weird and uncertain at this point in time, we’re grateful to virtually surround ourselves with such great people. Allow us to introduce to you the newest additions to the Olivia Management team for the fall of 2020. Read on to see just a snippet of what makes these folks so wonderful! We’re certain it’s going to be a great semester.

Kaila Divak

What do you love to do? Hobbies? Activities?

I spend most of my free time watching stand up comedy, skiing (when possible), going to concerts, and visiting the dogs at the Humane Society.

If you could only eat one thing for the rest of your life what would it be?

It is definitely a tie between cheesesteaks and Krispy Kreme donuts.

What do you want to be when you grow up?

I would want to work with stand up comedians or classic rock bands. I would definitely love to be involved in the touring process in some way!

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Favorite musicians, artists, genres, equipment, shows you’ve been to...tell us anything you love about music.

I'm definitely an old soul, and I grew up idolizing bands like Aerosmith, The Rolling Stones, and Foo Fighters. I love all things Frank Sinatra, yet I'm also the first one on line for anything related to Harry Styles. I'll honestly listen to anything!

What is your favorite part about Nashville?

Hot chicken, my Belmont friends, and the closeness of everything.

Why did you choose to intern here? 

I was researching companies on Handshake and I saw the Olivia Management position, stalked the Instagram and read the website, and felt like I would fit in well! I love how OM is a female-fronted company, and I am super grateful for the opportunity to learn from everyone here.

What would you like to get out of this internship?

Any experience possible! I'm open to learning literally anything within the entertainment industry, I'll take on any project put in front of me to see if I make a good fit in that realm.

Devin Renspie

What do you love to do? Hobbies? Activities?

Right now my main hobbies are writing/producing music and playing video games, but I also like to draw, sew, make costumes, etc. Basically I dabble in all things artsy.

If you could only eat one thing for the rest of your life what would it be?

Steak and mashed potatoes maybe? That's a tough one.

What do you want to be when you grow up?

My dream is to eventually support myself as an artist/songwriter/producer, but until then I want to work somewhere in the music business where I can still be creative in my day-to-day.

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Favorite musicians, artists, genres, equipment, shows you’ve been to...tell us anything you love about music.

I'll listen to basically everything, though my favorite genre is probably alternative pop/rock. Right now I'm listening to a lot of Hayley Williams, Twenty One Pilots, Ashnikko, Grimes, Jon Bellion, and Kailee Morgue. I like music that incorporates unique/electronic sounds.

What is your favorite part about Nashville?

I’ve only been able to spend a semester in Nashville so far, but I love that there are so many people who are able to pursue music as a career.

Why did you choose to intern here? 

Artist management is what I'm most interested in pursuing a career in!

What would you like to get out of this internship?

I want to learn as much as I can about all the facets of artist management as a profession as well as the aspects I can apply to my own side-gig as an artist.

Kate Cosentino

What do you love to do? Hobbies? Activities?

I make guitar straps, I love to roller skate/skate dance, video games (Guitar Hero III obviously), reading (especially self help books-ironically an addiction I probably need help with) and eating ( also cooking but I love finding the best places to eat).

If you could only eat one thing for the rest of your life what would it be?

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If there were no health repercussions—pure cookie dough. Otherwise, Orange Chicken from panda express which I guess is no better.

What do you want to be when you grow up?

An artist that writes songs that move people. You'll hear me in movies in video games and hopefully by then, I'll be a decent roller skate dancer.

Favorite musicians, artists, genres, equipment, shows you’ve been to...tell us anything you love about music.

Phoebe Bridgers has been my SOUL this summer. I am a sucker for poetic, unique lyrics. I adore anything with a jazz influence. Lianne La Havas is one of my favorites as well as Regina Spektor. I listen to everything though from Sufjan Stevens to Tenacious D to J-pop bands. I always love finding new things to listen to! Equipment wise-I just bought an LA220 and I'm obsessed with it- also love my Gretsch hollowbody guitar. The best show I've been to that totally surprised me was The Presidents of the United States of America. Also, loved seeing Tuneyards live in Nashville.

What is your favorite part about Nashville?

The mentality of "let's grow together" that I find in much of the music industry. Also, food.

Why did you choose to intern here? 

After taking Erin's Entrepreneurship class at Belmont, I left every day feeling more inspired to work in music and be an entrepreneur. I am also an artist in the folk/jazzy lane hoping to learn more about management and building a better business as a musician especially in a boutique management company rather than a major.

What would you like to get out of this internship?

I'd love to learn how Olivia Management seeks out business opportunities for their artists and the ways these artists make a living. What makes a successful campaign? How does an outside company help the artist? What business opportunities do these artists in various genres have?

Cynthia Birkett

What do you love to do? Hobbies? Activities?

Concerts, hiking, going to the lake, shopping, hanging with friends & family, and cooking.

If you could only eat one thing for the rest of your life what would it be?

Sushi!

What do you want to be when you grow up?

Successful in the music industry!

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Favorite musicians, artists, genres, equipment, shows you’ve been to...tell us anything you love about music.

My favorite genres are Country, Pop, Singer/Songwriter. Favorite artists are Morgan Wallen, HARDY, Tyler Childers, Carrie Underwood, Kane Brown, Kelsea Ballerini, Ashley Mcbryde, Carly Pearce, Jason Aldean, Luke Combs, Lindsey Ell, Cassadee Pope, Kip Moore, Maren Morris, Lainey Wilson, Chris Brandi, Sean Stemaly, Dan & Shay, Josh Kerr, LANY, The Band Camino, The Brook & The Bluff, Conan Gray, Elle King, Harry Styles, Joji (just to name a few). I’ve been to so many shows, I try to go to more and more every year! I think my favorite concert that I've been to is a Jason Aldean and Luke Combs show. My favorite festival that I've been to is Stagecoach! I absolutely love everything about music and concerts. Concerts are probably my favorite thing because I love to see everyone else having a great time and singing the lyrics back to the artist.

What is your favorite part about Nashville?

My favorite part about Nashville is the music that is everywhere and the sunsets out here are amazing!

Why did you choose to intern here? 

I chose to intern at Olivia Management because I loved everything that they’re about and have so much to offer as a company to your artists and so much knowledge to learn from as an intern.

The Return: Connor Kozlecar

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Connor will be joining us for a third semester this fall. To say we’re excited about it would simply be an understatement. He is loyal, passionate, reliable, ambitious, hardworking, and more of all the great things you crave to have in one human. He has easily become everyone’s right hand man for anything and everything. We’re so glad you’re here, C! Never leave, yeah?

Check out his old intro blog here to read some of his own answers to the questions above from way back when he was just starting out with us! Ugh. What a throwback.

Maintaining your Work/Life Balance

By Emma Martin

Being at home for the past six months has been interesting and quite an adjustment. Balancing work, personal life, and schoolwork has become harder than ever, thanks to the pandemic, because we have had to move our offices into our houses, meaning we can’t leave our work at the office since the office is now the living room. For me, it has taken some time to figure out how to balance my classes, an internship, and my personal life while stuck at home, away from campus and the office, but I have found ways to enjoy my time at home.

Take breaks:

I am sure you have heard it a million times before, but taking a break from work during the day can help you balance your work life and personal life. Consider setting aside time during the day to go on a walk, go for a drive, or call a family member or friend. After the break, you’ll feel much more refreshed and productive since you will have had a change of scenery and a chance to step a way for a minute.

Time Management/Routine:

Something that I have gotten really good at during quarantine is time management. Between summer classes and an internship, I have had to manage time differently than before. Unlike previous semesters, I did not have a set schedule for when classes met, but I was fortunate to have a set schedule for when I was interning, which helped me set aside other times when I needed to be working on my summer classes. I set my weekdays so that I worked on schoolwork and interned on Monday-Thursday which meant that I could have Friday and the weekends to relax. Having a routine has been helpful when trying to make time for myself.

Talk to friends and family:

I have always found it nice to talk to friends and family about what they are up to. In times like these, it can be hard to connect with others since we can’t physically be together, but a phone call or FaceTime call can take your mind off of work for a while. If you can’t talk on the phone, shoot them a text to let them know that you’re thinking of them!

Turn off your phone:

This is something that I need to get better at doing since I use my phone all the time. Before I go to bed, I turn it on Airplane mode so that I don’t get any notifications until my alarm goes off and I am ready to start my workday. Something I have learned while interning is to turn off notifications after you are done with the workday. Constant emails and notifications can be overwhelming when you are trying to have time for yourself. It’s easy for me to get wrapped up in what is happening after hours when I have notifications on.

A Day in the Life of an Intern

By James Muller

The start of this internship was a little bit different than I had expected because of COVID-19 and everything that came with it. You would think that working remotely for the first few weeks of an internship would make for a confusing and difficult landscape to navigate, but it was honestly quite the opposite. Getting started with this internship was about as smooth as a new intern could hope for, and it almost felt like we were all working in the same office despite being physically apart. Part of what made this such a smooth experience, besides how awesome, patient, and communicative our team is, are the systems that we use. I’m not sure if it would have been possible to get things done in an efficient manner if it weren’t for the instant communication that Slack offered us. Slack is basically a virtual office space where we can all come together online and talk to each other in real time as if we were communicating in person. During the first few weeks as an intern, I would start the day by signing on to Slack to let everyone know that I was online, to which I was greeted by everyone online, and it genuinely felt like I was physically there, ready to work. 

Fast forward to the present day, we have transitioned to working at our new office in East Nashville. It is a shared office space from a company called Three One Three, and it has been nothing but a great experience to come in every day to a bright, cheerful space where we can safely make things happen and work together in person. 

Now that I’ve thought a little bit about how this internship has been productive and a great learning experience despite the strange times, let's get down to the nitty gritty of what a day in the life of an Intern at an artist management firm like Olivia Management looks like! 

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When I arrive at the office, I am greeted by the smiling faces of our awesome team, and then I get on my computer, log into all of our systems, and get to work! The first order of business is logging into Asana, which is an organized system for tasks that need to get done. I check to see if there is anything pressing that has been assigned to me. This would be tagged as high priority, and typically needs to get done ASAP. These tasks typically involve anything from adding artists’ shows into Artist Growth, a system that allows us to add in information about specific shows, so our artists can have an organized place where they can see all of the details for the show. Although most of the live, in-person shows have been canceled for the foreseeable future, our artists’ have been staying busy doing online shows, and finding other creative ways to interact with their fans. This has been keeping us busy, too! In order to maximize the outreach and exposure of these shows, I often find myself adding Eventbrite pages for artists’, which gives fans details about the livestreams, and a link to buy the tickets. Ruthie Collins recently added four Live Stream From the Airstream dates, so adding these shows to Eventbrite, and editing the show posters in Canva are something that I find myself doing often in my day, not just for Ruthie, but for all of our busy artists!

One of the things that I love the most about this internship is that I never know what I’m going to be doing next. It seems like everyday I am going to be introduced to a new system or process that helps our artists grow, and make money. 

If you had told me a year ago that I would be helping put together a socially distanced tour for Jill Andrews, that effectively brings live music to fans in a safe way during a pandemic, I would have been scratching my head, but it has been one of the most rewarding experiences about this internship. Never knowing what I’m going to be doing next, and then jumping into a new situation where I have to learn as I go has been a great growing experience for me, and I look forward to it every day. 

While I love having tasks thrown my way, and learning new things, one of my favorite parts of my day as an Intern is taking time to work on my semester-long projects. At the beginning of the semester, I chose to take on two semester long projects: writing the monthly Olivia Management newsletter and acting Wikipedia Master. Learning how to draft a newsletter in Mailchimp has been a very insightful experience and one that has really helped me learn about email marketing and writing in general. The Wikipedia Master task has been challenging, but I think a good challenge is important. I had no idea before this internship that creating a Wikipedia page was such an intricate process, but I have learned a lot in the process. 

It’s difficult to explain what a day in the life of an Intern is like at Olivia Management because a typical day is not typical compared to another job or internship. There is always something new and exciting happening, but one thing that stays constant is the positive and encouraging attitude of the team. Everybody works hard day in and day out and is committed to doing their very best work to promote the beautiful music that our artists make! 

Hey, you!

Yes, you! Liking what you’ve read? We’re currently on the lookout for new interns to join the team for the Fall Semester of 2020 for school credit. Contact us at mackenzie@oliviamanagement.com with your resume and cover letter attached to begin the conversation!