Industry Thought Leader & Moderator
Shaping Cross-Border Conversations on Music and Media
Element Everest-Blanks leads HYFIN a digital-first, nonprofit media platform rooted in music discovery, cultural context, and community accountability. Her work spans radio, streaming, live programming, and digital media, offering an informed, future-facing perspective on how music circulates, who holds power, and what sustainable leadership must look like.
She's often booked by music conferences nationally and globally, contributing to global conversations on media evolution, representation, and cultural responsibility.
Conversations with Element Everest-Blanks don’t just inform, they transform. As a dynamic moderator and insightful panelist, Element brings depth, humor, and authenticity to discussions around culture, leadership, and innovation. She has a unique ability to draw out the heart of a story, connect diverse perspectives, and turn any dialogue into a moment of discovery. Her work spans industries, from music and media to business, tech, and education, making her a go-to voice for organizations and conferences that want to move conversations forward with substance and style.
National, Global & Industry Convenings
• BreakOut West (Canada)
• Somewhere Fest
• Women in Music Global Summit (Toronto)
• National Independent Venue Association
Leadership & Affiliations
• HYFIN I Radio Milwaukee Program Director
• Recording Academy Music Advocacy Committee & GRAMMY U Mentor
• National Association of Black Journalist (MKE Chapter)
Element's Perspective
“The music industry is not evolving; it is being redefined. Media is not just a platform; it is a public responsibility.”- Element Everest-Blanks
Why Book for Music & Media Conferences
“Element Everest-Blanks is a confident speaker,
utilizing her years of experience as a music
professional to help others. I've had the pleasure
of working with Everest-Blanks as a moderator,
panelist, and event international delegate. She is a natural at making difficult topics feel approachable and does so in a way that's both thoughtful and professional. Plus, she radiates positivity, which in itself adds an element of excitement to any room.
-“ Rev. MOOSEManaging Partner/Co-Founder
MARAUDER & Founding & Emeritus Executive Director, NIVA
