Proudest 2025 Achievement:

I am incredibly proud of the Ishkōdé Records family this year. Our artists and their music are the heart of everything we do, and witnessing their creativity, brilliance, and humanity shine has been radically inspiring. As a team, we are releasing nine full-length albums within this calendar year — a significant undertaking that speaks to both our commitment and our momentum. Beyond the sheer volume of artistic output, we celebrated the remarkable success of our artists as they toured across Canada and internationally, earned major award nominations and wins, topped charts and continued to grow their fan bases. What makes me proudest is that these achievements are not only professional milestones, but reflections of who our artists are as people — visionary, generous and grounded. To see them thrive artistically while also embodying such integrity and strength of spirit has been the most rewarding accomplishment of the year. I’m proud to be working with my incredible team to support artists who make the world a better place.

One Thing I Wish I Knew at the Start of My Career:

One thing I wish I had understood earlier is how essential an entrepreneurial spirit is to building a life in music. Success isn’t only about the art itself — it’s about understanding the full ecosystem: the roles, responsibilities and relationships that make an artist’s career possible. I also wish I’d known sooner the importance of balance. In the early years, it’s easy to lose yourself in the relentless pace of creating and sustaining a career. Learning to protect health, home and boundaries alongside the fire to share music is invaluable. And perhaps most of all, I’ve learned that nobody does this work alone. Community, mentorship and collaboration — so often led by incredible women in this industry — are what make the adventure sustainable and meaningful. Music thrives when we support each other."