In this episode, I talk with Leigh Holt, founder of maddjett and co-founder of Hsquared Management, who has helped shape the careers of many artists and personalities like Lauren Daigle, Riley Clemmons, Lizzie Morgan, Demi Tebow, Jeremy Rosado, Jordan St. Cyr and Annie F. Downs.

Founder and CEO of multiple entertainment ventures, Leigh Holt has built her career on identifying market opportunities and creating innovative solutions in the artist management and brand development space.

Through her companies maddjett and Hsquared Management, she’s pioneered entrepreneurial approaches that have transformed how talent connects with audiences and how brands engage with entertainment.

Her ventures have been instrumental in securing multiple Grammy wins and nominations, Billboard and American Music Awards, launching bestselling authors, and developing groundbreaking partnerships with Fortune 500 companies.

As a founder, she’s cultivated organizations that combine creative vision with business acumen, resulting in multiple Guinness World Records, 475+ sold out events, and partnerships with global brands including Pepsi, Proctor & Gamble, Toyota, and IKEA.

She continues to push the boundaries of what's possible in entertainment management through strategic innovation and entrepreneurial leadership.

We talk about:

• ​The real role of a manager and what great management actually looks like
• ​Why great music is still the foundation in a noisy industry
• ​The strategic decisions behind crossover success
• ​How to choose the right partners and build the right team
• ​Mistakes artists make when momentum starts to build
• ​How to navigate fear, criticism, and pressure in the public eye
• ​Why identity and authenticity matter more than copying someone else’s path

This is a grounded, honest look at what it really takes to build something sustainable in today’s music industry.

If you’re serious about growing as an artist, this conversation will challenge how you think and how you build.

If you’re an independent Christian artist looking for clarity, strategy, and support, you can apply for Christian Artist Mentorship.

Let's Connect:

• ​⁠⁠⁠Christian Artist Mentorship⁠⁠⁠ (Next Cohort Begins April 21)
• ​⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wisdom Moon on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
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• ​⁠⁠⁠Christian Music Marketing on Instagram⁠⁠⁠
• ​⁠⁠⁠Pure Mosaic Services⁠⁠

Connect with Leigh Holt:

maddjett.com

Hsquared Management

In this episode, Wisdom sits down with Brian Ortize, who has spent over 25 years in music, from touring in his teens to serving as a worship pastor and church planter in Hollywood, CA. He later spent nearly a decade in A&R at Tooth & Nail / BEC Recordings and now focuses on film and TV development.

Brian shares his story of navigating different seasons, stepping into new opportunities, and building a career through faith and relationships. They also talk about the realities of the Christian music industry and what artists need to understand as they grow.

If you are an artist, songwriter, or creative trying to find your path, this conversation will give you perspective and encouragement for the journey ahead.

Let's Connect:

• ⁠⁠Christian Artist Mentorship⁠⁠ (Next Cohort Begins April 21)

• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wisdom Moon on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

• ⁠⁠Christian Artist Mentorship on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

• ⁠⁠Christian Music Marketing on Instagram⁠⁠

• ⁠⁠Pure Mosaic Services⁠

Connect with Brian Ortize:

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In this episode, Wisdom sits down with songwriter Rhyan Shirley to talk about the real path to building a songwriting career.

Rhyan Shirley is a BMI award-winning songwriter who has been writing since she was just 7 years old, starting at her family piano in small town Arkansas. After moving to Nashville in 2011, she’s gone on to write for artists like Bethel Music, Leeland, We Are Messengers, Colton Dixon, Rachael Lampa, and Jordan St. Cyr, among many others.

Her work has also been featured across film and TV, including Love Is Blind, Teen Mom, Love Island, and more. As an artist, her project Ri-An has reached over 7 million streams on Spotify.

Rhyan shares how she got started, from writing songs as a child to moving to Nashville. She also opens up about the role mentorship played in her growth, as well as her journey through being a signed songwriter and being fully independent.

This episode is part of a session from the Christian Artist Mentorship. If you're interested in being a part of our next cohort, visit ChristianArtistMentorship.com⁠.

Let's Connect:

• ⁠Christian Artist Mentorship⁠ (Next Cohort Begins April 21)

• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wisdom Moon on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

• ⁠Christian Artist Mentorship on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

• ⁠Christian Music Marketing on Instagram⁠

• ⁠Pure Mosaic Services

Connect with Rhyan Shirley:

instagram.com/songsmith_coaching

songsmithcoaching.com

After nearly a year away, the podcast is finally back.

In this episode, Wisdom shares a quick life update, why the podcast paused longer than planned, and what is ahead for the show. He also introduces a new season of content that will include interviews, industry conversations, and select sessions from the Christian Artist Mentorship program.

This episode features a special clip from one of those mentorship sessions with Adrian Thompson, Head of A&R at Bethel Music and formerly head of A&R + Publishing at Integrity Music. Adrian brings over 20 years of experience in artist development, publishing, and creative leadership within the Christian music industry.

Wisdom also shares details about the upcoming Christian Artist Mentorship Group starting April 21, including how artists can apply and what they will learn during the 10 week program.

If you are an artist, songwriter, or industry professional trying to navigate the Christian music space with wisdom and clarity, this episode will give you an inside look at how the industry really works.

Let's Connect:

• Christian Artist Mentorship (Next Cohort Begins April 21)

• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wisdom Moon on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

• Christian Artist Mentorship on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

• Christian Music Marketing on Instagram

• Pure Mosaic Services

In this episode, Wisdom Moon responds to questions from independent Christian artists about funding, calling, and growth in the music industry. Topics include how to allocate a Kickstarter budget, the balance between worship and compensation, and practical steps for how to grow as both an artist and a worship leader.

The episode also introduces Madyson Kohl, who shares her journey into the Christian music industry and offers insight on boundaries, communication, and staying grounded in ministry.

Wisdom Moon's experience in the Christian music industry includes his time in marketing and publishing at Centricity Music and Integrity Music, before launching his own company to help guide hundreds of artists, labels, churches, and organizations through branding, marketing, and strategy.

Wisdom is recognized as a pioneer in the Christian music industry, having founded All About Worship, Kingdom Songs, Marketing with Wisdom, Christian Music Marketing, and Lula Street Records. He currently hosts the Christian Music Industry Podcast, where he shares conversations, insights, and practical guidance to help artists and industry professionals navigate their calling and career with clarity and purpose.

A respected consultant, speaker, podcast host, and executive, Wisdom’s influence spans across labels, churches, conferences, and independent artist communities. His passion is to see artists live out their calling with boldness, humility, and eternal impact.

Whether walking alongside emerging artists or serving established voices, Wisdom Moon remains committed to helping creatives grow their audience and their Kingdom impact, with purpose and integrity.

To submit questions for future episodes, visit christianartistmentorship.com

This episode is sponsored by Christian Creative Mentorship, a community created specifically for Christian music creatives who are serious about growing in both their craft and their calling. Whether you're just starting out or navigating your next steps, this community exists to help you steward your music ministry in a way that honors God and serves others well. Visit christianartistmentorship.com⁠ to join for free today!

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In this deeply personal and inspiring episode, Wisdom Moon sits down with Dove Award-winning songwriter Tony Wood for a rich conversation on calling, craft, and career longevity. With over 900 recorded songs and more than 30 No. 1 hits, Tony shares the story of his humble beginnings in a small North Carolina town, his leap of faith to Nashville, and the years of quiet faithfulness that shaped his songwriting ministry.

You’ll hear about:

-The early days of writing lyrics in church youth group

-What it means to be faithful in the hidden seasons

-Why the second meeting with a publisher is harder than the first

-How to create safe, Spirit-led writing rooms

-Encouragement for young Christian songwriters navigating today’s industry

Tony’s story is a reminder that the fruit of faithfulness often grows slowly, but it lasts. Whether you're a new songwriter or a seasoned creative, this conversation will encourage you to trust God with your calling and show up with a heart to serve.

This episode is sponsored by Christian Creative Mentorship, a community created specifically for Christian music creatives who are serious about growing in both their craft and their calling. Whether you're just starting out or navigating your next steps, this community exists to help you steward your music ministry in a way that honors God and serves others well. Visit ⁠christianartistmentorship.com⁠⁠ to join for free today!

CONNECT WITH US:

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⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lula Music Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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CONNECT WITH TONY WOOD:

tonywoodonline.com

instagram.com/tonywood_exit71

In this episode, I sit down with David Smallbone, an artist manager, husband, father to Rebecca St. James and Joel and Luke of for KING & COUNTRY, and the real-life patriarch whose family’s story inspired the film Unsung Hero.

David shares behind-the-scenes stories from the making of the movie, including why his wife Helen insisted the film show the full truth of their journey, especially the miraculous moments that only God could orchestrate. From their move from Australia to the U.S. with nothing, to specific instances of divine provision, David reflects on God’s faithfulness in the valleys and the victories.

We also talk about what he’s learned through decades in the Christian music industry, managing his own kids, walking the line between ministry and business, and staying anchored in accountability and the local church.

This conversation is full of biblical encouragement and practical wisdom for artists and ministry leaders alike. Topics include:

-Leading from a place of humility and stewardship

-The “team sport” nature of artist development

-Keeping a ministry-first mindset in the music industry

-Doing your due diligence in partnerships

-Building a legacy rooted in the Gospel

Whether you're an artist, parent, or leader, you’ll be encouraged by David’s perspective on faith, resilience, and living a life fully surrendered to God.

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⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lula Music Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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This episode is sponsored by Pure Mosaic Services, empowering Christian artists with tailored label services. Visit ⁠puremosaicservices.com⁠ to learn more about how they work with artists.

In this episode of the Christian Music Industry Podcast, Wisdom Moon sits down with singer, songwriter, and worship leader Jaime Jamgochian—a veteran of over 25 years in music ministry. From her classical and jazz roots to becoming the flagship artist at Centricity Music, Jaime shares how surrendering her dreams led to deeper purpose.

She unpacks the journey from discovering Christ through Christian music at 21 to serving in local churches and leading worship with authenticity and heart. Jaime reflects on the industry pressures of chasing numbers, staying visible, and building a platform—and how she's learned to keep “the main thing the main thing.”

Together, they discuss:

• -Navigating label deals and building a team

• -How to discern the right opportunities

• -Leading with character and humility

• -Challenges female artists face in the industry

• Jamie also gives us a sneak peek into her new book, releasing later this year.

  This is a rich and heartfelt conversation every Christian artist needs to hear.

  CONNECT WITH JAIME JAMGOCHIAN:

  jaimejam.com

  Jaime on Instagram

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  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lula Music Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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  This episode is sponsored by Pure Mosaic Services, empowering Christian artists with tailored label services. Visit puremosaicservices.com to learn more about how they work with artists.