OM Spotify Wrapped!

By Miriam DeYoung

It’s the middle of December, which means it’s Spotify wrapped season! I hope you’ve enjoyed the nostalgia of looking back on your listening year and that the algorithm didn’t call you out too much. We all had our pink pop princess pilates summer, so it’s okay, I promise.

In case you didn’t know, artists also get a Spotify wrapped with all of their listener stats, so we wanted to take a moment here to celebrate their success over this past year and thank everyone who’s listened to our artists in 2024. Whether you were dancing to Alex Blue’s new pop EP “Day Job: Pretty in Pop” or having a reflective moment to Josh Radnor’s new album “Eulogy, Vol II.” we here at Olivia Management really do appreciate every listen.

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The craziest part of our Olivia Management Spotify Wrapped is that, between all of our full-time management, project management, and consulting clients, we’ve had over 71 years of listening just over the last 12 months. To put that in context, that would be the equivalent of one person listening to our artists’ music nonstop since 1953 (which causes all sorts of quantum realm questions, but luckily, it’s just for context).

Check out our other accomplishments over the last year as well! We’re so thankful for all of the amazing people we’ve worked with, the music we’ve helped release, and the shows we’ve helped put on. Here’s to 2025!

Intern Wrap Up: Life Lessons with an Intern

By Jackie Minton

The end of the semester is here, yet again. You would think by now I’d have learned to get used to this rhythm (after being in school for close to two decades!) but alas—I have not. It always seems to catch me by surprise! Over the handful of months I have spent here at Olivia Management, however, I have learned quite a bit about the industry, working with a team, and well, myself. Here are a few nuggets of wisdom I have gleaned from my time as an intern. I hope they are good lessons (or reminders) for you, too. 

A photo from my visit to the Library of Congress this semester, Spring Break 2020.

Organization is a worthy struggle.

The Olivia Management team has inspired me to reevaluate how I work on tasks. They spend a notable amount of time, energy, and brain power on the front end to set up processes that help their world go around in the future. From watching their approach first hand, I have learned that if a task seems overwhelming, it probably simply hasn’t been processed into manageable steps. Organizational work at the beginning may seem tedious, but it is worth the reward!

Don’t put up a wall where there isn’t one.

Why can’t a coloring book be a merch item? Why have we drawn lines where there needn't be any? Creativity is just as necessary, if not more so, on the business side of things. I hope to take this perspective into my own career as an artist and as an entrepreneur.

One simply does not stop learning. 

Not only does the music industry grow and change everyday, but so do our goals. Admitting that there is more to learn, is only the first step. Make time to research what interests you, listen to podcasts that inspire you, and seek out knowledge from those closest to you. Don’t be afraid of the unknown! That open landscape is an exciting place full of possibilities.

Humility is powerful.

Olivia Management’s founder Erin Anderson quietly teaches this invaluable lesson to all of those close to her. She makes a point to listen, consider others’ perspectives, and voice gratitude, not simply for her clients, but for everyone that walks through her office door. Being on the receiving end of her respect (even as an intern) was such a powerful reminder for me: humility doesn’t simply move mountains, it moves hearts. Living in the light of humility is a grounding gift, not just for yourself but for all you encounter. 

Saying goodbye is never easy.

(Especially when the people you’re saying goodbye to are amazing!) I’m thankful for my time with this incredible team and am dually excited for the interns to come that will get to learn from and contribute to Olivia’s future! I look forward to seeing all that is yet to come, both for them and for me.

Photo by Sophie Flemings.

Signing off with a grateful heart - Jackie :)