shesaidso is a global community of women who work in the music industry. Formed by members of the Los Angeles chapter, shesaidso Radio LA aims to motivate, connect, and showcase the work of inspiring women worldwide. The monthly show features interviews and themed discussions exploring industry news, trends and women’s ever evolving forms of influence within the music ecosystem. Our conversations include the artist/manager relationship, interviews with top talent, tips on how to break into the music industry, and more. The second half of the show includes an exclusive mix or live performance from some of shesaidso LA’s favorite artists. Join host Elyn Kazarian to get inspired by personal stories and tunes from women reshaping the music industry.

On this month’s episode, Elyn is joined by guest Sydney Wiklund.

Sydney Wiklund is a rising partnerships executive at the intersection of music, technology, and creativity. Currently, she’s the Creator Partnerships Manager at Genies – a tech company redefining marketing and communication for artists and creators like Justin Bieber, Paris Hilton, Rihanna, and more. She also produces a music festival, Mycelium, bringing together 300+ humans who prioritize wellness, deep connection, and good music each June.

In the past, Sydney spearheaded label relations and partnerships at The Nations – the largest independent music curation network on YouTube amassing more than 50 million subscribers and 19 billion views. She was also previously an artist manager and completed stints at both Buchwald and CAA.