EPISODE CXXIX | "INFLUENCE OF MEMPHIS" w/ OONA MITCHELL BEAN
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Can you imagine growing up surrounded by legendary music greats? Well my guest for episode 129, Oona Mitchell Bean, is the granddaughter of the iconic Willie Mitchell of Hi Records...
show moreOona gravitated towards the business side of music helping her grandfather secure deals while becoming an expert at copywriting and publishing. Her personal growth also developed alongside famed producer David Gest as his assistant in the states and managing European tours with artists such as Peabo Bryson, Denise Williams and Melba Moore. In addition, Oona worked for free for fifteen years as a volunteer learning the ins and outs of festival planning. Through hard work and determination, she began planning festivals on her own merit such as MEMPHO Fest and the Memphis Springboard Festival. Oona spread her wings and started internet radio station Royal Radio where she promotes local artists and business as well as live streams.
In this episode you will hear some of the challenges Oona has faced as a double minority in the music business. She also shares quite a few stories with her many travels around the world promoting Memphis music. We touch on the importance of mental health awareness sharing our thoughts on the recent Kanye West updates. This topic segued into a discussion on how important it is to say “NO” in this industry when folks are beating down your door in need of a piece of you. Lastly, Oona speaks on her work with the exclusive Grammy's club dating back to 2008 where she is currently a board member for the local Memphis chapter.
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