Choosing a Career in Tour Management

Challenges and Achievements in Tour Management

Navigating Mental Health & Personal Growth

Mary Jo Kaczka has worked with Beth Ditto, Tool, Florence + The Machine, Beck, Bassnectar, Ryan Adams, Bauhaus, King Crimson, and Kraftwerk, among many others. In this episode, Mary Jo shares her journey through the music industry and discusses personal growth, mental health, and navigating the unpredictable world of tour management, providing valuable insights and personal experiences that highlight the importance of resilience and self-awareness.

Chapters:
[00:00] - Introduction
[00:01:25] - Interview Part 1: Early Inspirations and Deciding on a Career in Tour Management
[00:15:06] - Interview Part 2: Challenges and Achievements in Tour Management
[00:28:28] - Interview Part 3: Navigating Mental Health and Personal Growth

Key Takeaways:
Understanding the influence of early experiences on career choices in the music industry.
Practical advice on building a career in tour management through persistence and networking.
Insights on handling mental health issues and the importance of self-awareness and support networks.

Connect with Mary Jo:
@missmjk
Tour Management 101

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Mary Jo Kaczka has worked with Beth Ditto, Tool, Florence + The Machine, Beck, Bassnectar, Ryan Adams, Bauhaus, King Crimson, and Kraftwerk, among many others. In this episode, Mary Jo shares her journey through the music industry and discusses personal growth, mental health, and navigating the unpredictable world of tour management, providing valuable insights and personal experiences that highlight the importance of resilience and self-awareness.
Chapters:
<ul>
<li>[00:00] - Introduction</li>
<li>[00:01:25] - Interview Part 1: Early Inspirations and Deciding on a Career in Tour Management</li>
<li>[00:15:06] - Interview Part 2: Challenges and Achievements in Tour Management</li>
<li>[00:28:28] - Interview Part 3: Navigating Mental Health and Personal Growth</li>
</ul>
Key Takeaways:
<ul>
<li>Understanding the influence of early experiences on career choices in the music industry.</li>
<li>Practical advice on building a career in tour management through persistence and networking.</li>
<li>Insights on handling mental health issues and the importance of self-awareness and support networks.</li>
</ul>
Connect with Mary Jo:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://instagram.com/missmjk">@missmjk</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.tourmgmt101.com/">Tour Management 101</a></li>
</ul>
Join Our Community for Exclusive Content &amp; More!
<ul>
<li><a href="https://instagram.com/j9richards">@j9richards</a></li>
<li><a href="https://instagram.com/thetourlifepodcast">@thetourlifepodcast</a></li>
<li><a href="https://instagram.com/q101chicago">@q101chicago</a></li>
</ul>
Support the show:
<ul>
<li>Share this episode to help our community grow!</li>
<li>Subscribe on Spotify or Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode.</li>
<li>Review us on Apple Podcasts or rate us on Spotify—your feedback is crucial for our improvement!</li>
</ul>
Thank you for tuning in! Be sure to catch the next episode for more exclusive insights and stories from the music industry.

Join Janine Richards from Q101 on 'The Tour Life,’ for an all-access look behind the curtain to reveal the untold stories of the music industry's backbone.  

With each candid conversation, dive deep into the lives of entertainment's unsung heroes—the dedicated tech crews, designers, tour managers, sound engineers, and production staff who work with the biggest names in music. From touring with Prince and The Rolling Stones to Linkin Park, Kendrick Lamar, and Olivia Rodrigo, discover stories and lessons from life on and off the road.  

Each weekly episode brings you closer to the resilience, creativity, and teamwork that fuel the world's most memorable tours, offering invaluable insights into a happier, healthier, and more sustainable life and career. 

Subscribe, rate, and follow us to gain access to exclusive behind-the-scenes content. Engage with both seasoned professionals and those aspiring to enter the music industry, as well as fellow music enthusiasts, by joining our community at @j9richards, @thetourlifepodcast, and @q101chicago. 

Join Janine Richards from Q101 on 'The Tour Life,’ for an all-access look behind the curtain to reveal the untold stories of the music industry's backbone.  
With each candid conversation, dive deep into the lives of entertainment's unsung heroes—the dedicated tech crews, designers, tour managers, sound engineers, and production staff who work with the biggest names in music. From touring with Prince and The Rolling Stones to Linkin Park, Kendrick Lamar, and Olivia Rodrigo, discover stories and lessons from life on and off the road.  
Each weekly episode brings you closer to the resilience, creativity, and teamwork that fuel the world's most memorable tours, offering invaluable insights into a happier, healthier, and more sustainable life and career. 
Subscribe, rate, and follow us to gain access to exclusive behind-the-scenes content. Engage with both seasoned professionals and those aspiring to enter the music industry, as well as fellow music enthusiasts, by joining our community at <a href="http://www.instagram.com/j9richards">@j9richards</a>, <a href="http://www.instagram.com/thetourlifepodcast">@thetourlifepodcast</a>, and <a href="http://www.instagram.com/q101chicago">@q101chicago</a>.

A weekly podcast featuring backstage conversations with music industry pros about life on and off the road. Discover what it's really like to work behind the scenes with your favorite artists, and map out your road to a successful, happy, and healthy career.

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