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The Woman Behind the Artist – A Music Manager’s Job with Charli Caleb
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Think you need 10 years of experience to pivot into a new industry?
Charli jumped from law into music management with nothing but grit, Google, and vibes—and now she’s built a career most people would dream of.
So no, you’re not “too late” or “not qualified.” You’re just playing it too safe.
This week on She Who Dares Wins, Michelle sits down with Charli – a woman who left the 'safe path' of law to throw herself into the chaos, creativity, and complete unpredictability of the music industry. With zero industry experience, Charli faked it ‘til she made it (and then some), managing artists, running tours, and creating magic out of madness—all while navigating a male-dominated world and eventually building her own company to help the next generation of artists.
If you’ve ever questioned whether you’re “qualified” to go after something completely different, this episode is your permission slip to throw the rulebook out the window
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
03:15 – The Law Career That Wasn’t Meant to Be
Charli talks about studying law, the “gold star” career path she was expected to follow, and the moment she realised it wasn’t her dream—it was someone else’s.
07:42 – The Leap Into the Music Industry (With Zero Experience)
No contacts. No blueprint. Just guts. Charli shares how she blagged her way into artist management and learned on the fly.
13:58 – Burnout, Backlash, and Breaking the Mold
The dark side of managing artists, late nights, and the pressure to always be “on.”
20:30 – Making Space as a Woman in Music
Charli dishes on navigating a male-dominated industry, being underestimated, and the strength that comes from being underestimated on purpose.
27:45 – Reinventing Career & Life Post-Burnout
After the chaos came clarity. Charli talks about the personal reset that changed everything—including her definition of success.
35:10 – Building Her Own Business
Why Charli stepped away from the industry machine and started her own thing, on her own terms.
42:02 – Motherhood Meets Ambition
How becoming a mum gave her even more fire to fight for freedom, flexibility, and female representation.
48:15 – Advice to Any Woman Wanting to Start Over
Charli’s no-nonsense take on switching paths, starting again, and backing yourself—no matter how late you think it is.
53:27 – Michelle’s Takeaways + Outro
Michelle reflects on Charli’s journey and reminds us why permission is overrated.
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