Go Before You're Ready with Katrina Lopes

What would you sacrifice for a shot at your dreams? In this episode, I connected with Katrina Lopez, a music manager from Toronto whose journey from Halifax to the heart of the music industry is nothing short of inspiring. Katrina shares her bold transition from a stable career in international development to the unpredictable world of music management, all fueled by her passion for immediate, tangible impact. Her story is a testament to the power of taking risks and honoring personal growth, showcasing the resilience and confidence she’s built over fourteen years in the industry.

Katrina gets personal and shares her experience with MMA and how it has taught her valuable life lessons. She emphasizes the importance of going before you're ready and not being afraid to do the scary thing. She also discusses the parallels between MMA and life, highlighting the need to overcome challenges and not let fear hold you back. Katrina encourages listeners to find their own outlets and activities that keep them young and teach them about life. She also talks about the opportunities that can arise from unexpected places and the importance of being open to possibilities.

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About Katrina.

Together with her clients, music manager Katrina Lopes has garnered accolades, including MMVA Video of the Year, SOCAN #1 Awards, SOCAN Pop Song of the Year, and numerous platinum/gold singles.She serves on the board for Manifesto, a youth arts organization; Music Managers Forum Canada (MMF); is a mentor via Femme It Forward, Shesaid.so, Diverse Voices (Music PEI); Black Artists Mentorship Program (Music PEI); and runs her own KL Management Black Mentorship Program(s); teaches music industry classes to young men in custody via The Forgiveness Project; was an innovator w/ Keychange, a global network working towards a total restructure of the music industry in reaching full gender equality. She was also named an honouree on the global “Alternative Power 100 Music List 2020”, received the ANSMA Industry Development Award 2023, Women in Music Honours Award in Career Achievement 2023, and was nominated for Music Nova Scotia’s Artist Development Award 2023.

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