Saskhia Menendez
Nominee Profile
Location: London
Saskhia Menendez is a multi-racial trans woman, music industry professional, podcast host, advocate, and international speaker working across music, media, and equity-focused cultural change.
She is the creator and host of Music Industry Insights Worldwide, a globally focused platform that brings together artists, executives, educators, and cultural leaders to discuss the realities, challenges, and future of the music industry. Through honest and inclusive conversations, the platform has become recognised for amplifying underrepresented voices and opening dialogue around equity, diversity, inclusion, artist development, and international collaboration.
Saskhia is also the founder and lead voice behind the Global Trans Charter, an international initiative supporting safer, more inclusive environments for trans and non-binary people across the music and creative industries. The charter has gained engagement and sign-up across more than 30 countries, reflecting its growing international impact and the demand for meaningful structural change within the arts sector.
Alongside her media and advocacy work, Saskhia has participated in industry conversations and panels focused on inclusion, representation, artist sustainability, and the future of the global music ecosystem. Her work consistently centres community-building, accessibility, and long-term systemic change.
Recognised for her leadership in equity and inclusion, Saskhia continues to use her platform to support emerging talent, elevate marginalised voices, and encourage accountability across the creative industries. Her work bridges music, advocacy, and international cultural dialogue, positioning her as an influential voice for a more inclusive and equitable future within the global music industry.
She is the creator and host of Music Industry Insights Worldwide, a globally focused platform that brings together artists, executives, educators, and cultural leaders to discuss the realities, challenges, and future of the music industry. Through honest and inclusive conversations, the platform has become recognised for amplifying underrepresented voices and opening dialogue around equity, diversity, inclusion, artist development, and international collaboration.
Saskhia is also the founder and lead voice behind the Global Trans Charter, an international initiative supporting safer, more inclusive environments for trans and non-binary people across the music and creative industries. The charter has gained engagement and sign-up across more than 30 countries, reflecting its growing international impact and the demand for meaningful structural change within the arts sector.
Alongside her media and advocacy work, Saskhia has participated in industry conversations and panels focused on inclusion, representation, artist sustainability, and the future of the global music ecosystem. Her work consistently centres community-building, accessibility, and long-term systemic change.
Recognised for her leadership in equity and inclusion, Saskhia continues to use her platform to support emerging talent, elevate marginalised voices, and encourage accountability across the creative industries. Her work bridges music, advocacy, and international cultural dialogue, positioning her as an influential voice for a more inclusive and equitable future within the global music industry.