The Table Women Podcast

Author: Sarah DeFors and Victoria Banks

A podcast by and about women in the entertainment industry that provides a fun, easygoing, and safe space to discuss the ups and downs of the female experience in entertainment. Whether we're telling stories with guests, chatting about new projects, or discussing how women can change (and have changed) the industry for the better, we aim to always provide an honest look into what it takes to get your seat at the table and pull up a chair for the next in line. Hosted by Sarah DeFors and Victoria Banks.
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Genres: Arts, Music, Music Interviews, Performing Arts

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The Table Ep. 46 - Jeanette Porcello - Director of A&R, Downtown Artist and Label Services
Episode 46
Tuesday, 5 August, 2025

Why hello! It's been a minute :) We (Sarah and Vic) have been busy bees this Summer, but we wanted to share our conversation with the incredible Jeanette Porcello! It was recorded a bit ago and was intended for the next season, but as life does, things got crazy. We didn't want to wait to share her wisdom with you, so here she is! Jeanette is Director of A&R at Downtown Artist and Label Services, so you know she has some great things to share with us. In this episode, we chat all about: Breakdown: - How Jeanette ended up in the music industry, and Nashville! - Internships that make you who you are and set you up for success - The importance of having diversity in who you learn from and lean on - Peers, growth, competition, and finding your people - Championing women & building intentional relationships within the industry - Knowing and trusting who you are is your biggest green flag! - A&R, Producer Management, and what the day-to-day looks like - Learning to trust your gut - Knowing there's room for everyone at the table - You don't need a job title to start doing the job - How do you build your own producer management business? - Hopes for the future, being independent, and long careers - And more