Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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For the 2026 Career Jam Keynote, Grammy-winning artist and songwriter Victoria Monét sits down with interviewer Latoya Lee for a conversation exploring her journey through the music industry—from behind-the-scenes songwriting to building a multifaceted career as an independent artist.

00:00:00 — Intro
00:00:48 — The Beginning
00:04:15 — Discipline & Work Ethic
00:12:40 — Advocating for Yourself
00:19:02 — Relationships in the Industry
00:21:00 — Feeling Fully Seen
00:24:06 — The Songwriting Process
00:29:44 — Building a Complete Artistic Vision
00:31:43 — Staying True to Yourself
00:34:08 — Misconceptions About the Industry

Video Edit: Sage Shriver-Blough
Audio Post: Juan Riera Gomez
Live Camera Direction: Teodor Karakolev
Camera: Anna Clune, Sage Shriver-Blough