Jaxsta and Women In Music Sydney present: Your Road to Success with Patricia Powell-Hughes (EP Australia)

In Conversation with Women In Music Sydney's Jacqui Louez Schoorl, Patricia Powell-Hughes will guide you on your road to success, however you choose to define it. Whether your focus is on your job title, your work/life balance, monetary goals or you're seeking international success, this session will provide tangible skills and insights on how to define and achieve your goals. More importantly, it aims to provide inspiration for a room full music industry professionals at all career levels.

Held on Wednesday March 29 from 6:30pm at the Lounge in Harpoon Harry's, attendees will enjoy an In Conversation session with Patricia Powell-Hughes of EP Australia, moderated by Women In Music Sydney's Jacqui Louez Schoorl. We'll also be holding a Q&A session, so come prepared with any questions and queries for our special guest.

As usual, we'll have hampers and goodies up for grabs in our raffle to raise money for our nominated charity, Australian Marine Conservation Society, as selected by our guest of honour Patricia. If you're interested in getting your business involved and donating goods and/or services for our raffle, please contact mari.stuart@jaxsta.com. No donation is too big or too small - whether it's a CD, voucher or tickets to an upcoming show, it'll go a long way towards our nominated charity.

Tickets are $25, covering entry to the event, plus food and a drink on arrival. This event is welcome to music industry professionals at all levels, so bring along your friends and co-workers. We look forward to seeing you there!

Guest of Honour: Patricia Powell-Hughes

Patricia Powell-Hughes is the Founder and Managing Director of EP Australia, the leading executive search and recruitment firm for TV, media & entertainment. Patricia has led the team for 18 years and is a highly connected industry powerhouse, responsible for head hunting the best and brightest talents for Australian and international media organisations.

As an organisation design and strategy consultant, Patricia regularly advises top TV & media companies as they navigate organisational changes such as revitalising team structures, retaining talent and preparation for growth.

Patricia mentors women in the Australian film & TV industry and is an advocate for gender equality in the sector and wider Australia. She's also vice-chair of MediaRing, which is focused on leading, inspiring and driving positive change with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians in the media sector.

EP Australia

Founded in 1999 by Patricia Powell-Hughes, EP Australia (EP) has been the market leader in media and entertainment recruitment for more than 18years. Patricia created a company focused on one thing, media & entertainment. This had a profound effect on the recruitment process and overall success of job placements. From the outset EP delivered candidates with more relevant industry experience, better cultural fit and a genuine passion for the industry. EP quickly built a reputation for the ability to place candidates who stayed.

The company has grown over nearly two decades to become the name synonymous with media & entertainment recruitment. By the numbers, EP has received nearly 100,000 resumes, worked with over 800 media & entertainment industry clients and placed more than 3,500 candidates. EP’s client base covers all aspects of the industry including but not limited to Broadcast Television, Film, Digital Media, Advertising, Government, Industry Associations, Talent Management, Music (Touring & Publishing), Theatre & the Arts, and Live Events & Venues.