The Recording Academy Hosts the Women in Music Panel in Los Angeles

Pictured are (l-r) The Recording Academy's L.A. Chapter President Tom Sturges, Moderator Gail Mitchell of Billboard Magazine, Panelists Tina Davis, LaRonda Sutton, Angie Stone and ASCAP's Jeanie Weems

Pictured are (l-r) West Regional Director Lizzy Moore, LaRonda Sutton, ASCAP's Jeanie Weems, Angie Stone, Gail Mitchell and Tina Davis

On Wednesday, October 3, 2007 the The Recording Academy's Los Angeles Chapter hosted a panel discussion for 170 members with two-time GRAMMY-nominated recording artist Angie Stone (Stax/Concord), Artist Manager Tina Davis (The Tina Davis Company), LaRonda Sutton (Senior VP, Music & Development, Foxx King Entertainment) and Los Angeles Chapter Governor Jeanie Weems (Senior VP, Membership, ASCAP). The panel was moderated by Gail Mitchell (Senior Editor, R&B and Hip Hop, BILLBOARD Magazine). The panelists discussed the importance of women having support systems in place to support their career and family. In addition to serving as leaders in the industry, they recommended identifying mentors who can guide decisions related to career development over time. These extraordinary women have supported each other and worked together for years. As a result, they enjoy a unique sisterhood while sitting at the top of their professional game. All of the panelists agreed; it is challenging to find the balance between family, motherhood and career, but feel it is possible to have it all.