Modesty aside...
It’s always important to let people know when you have been recognised by an external organisation. Grants, awards, honourable mentions, they all help build your reputation and brand as a creative. They are proof that your talents and contributions have been valued and appreciated by peers, fans and society at large. Never downplay such achievements! Share them on social media, include them in your portfolio and press kit, tell potential clients about it. There is no point in getting shy.
In my case, I was recently featured by the F-List, which is the Directory of Female & Gender Diverse Musicians. The e-mail arrived in my inbox surprisingly, I must say. They were highlighting four women in total, from which they had three. They thought that I would fit really well with the others. I felt honoured!
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It quickly became clear during my conversation with them that, albeit I am a me...