In The Spotlight Podcast

Age appears to be one of the biggest questions for females in the industry. Sister Smalls and I share both our takes on why age really is not a barrier at all and how anything is actually possible. There are many ways we can be a DJ in the world and truly make a difference. Sister Smalls is one such DJ who is finding and living her purpose as a DJ and offers valuable insights and wisdom garnered from her own personal journey. Truly well worth a listen with many great take aways. An inspiring discussion around how we perceive our careers, all the things that come with that and how we personally navigate around it.    For those that are introverted, highly sensitive and take a bit more of a spiritual approach in their personal lives, we covered quite a bit around how we incorporate life lessons learnt, the wisdom we have acquired and how we apply that to our profession and personal lives.  Sister Smalls shares some tips and techniques around preparing for a set and overcoming performance anxiety.  You can find Sister Smalls music on Mixcloud and tune into her Radio Show, “Find your Happy Bass” on Brum radio. All links can be found in her bio.  Last but not least, if you're enjoying the conversations and want to help keep it going, you can support the show via our Buy Me A Coffee link below or alternatively on djsilentassassin.com. Totally optional, always appreciated. Support the showBuy Me A Coffeehttps://buymeacoffee.com/inthespotlightpodcast

It is common to see many interviews out there from well-known DJ’s and musicians; however, rarely do we hear about the grit, the resilience, the determination of lesser-known DJ’s and musicians. There are many voices but very few of them heard. In The Spotlight Podcast exists for women that have a story to be told and unique viewpoints on issues that are seldom heard about.  We have long forgotten the importance of community, support, nurturing and providing spaces for people to flourish and succeed in life.  This week I was fortunate to have DJ Joolee.B on my podcast. The issues highlighting lack of opportunity for women who are gender diverse and/or have a disability is not spoken enough. Julie and I go into a deep dive about her experiences in life that have shaped her and her journey. Forget the disability, race, color, or creed, this is one inspirational and resilient woman forging her own way and creating something out of nothing.  A must listen for an inspiring and grounded talk around how she navigates her life around having Lupus and what it takes to be a DJ in a world that does not recognise artists with disabilities.  Support the showBuy Me A Coffeehttps://buymeacoffee.com/inthespotlightpodcast

To honor the celebration of black history music week, we celebrate DJ Mystikle Blue. Brum born and sports and events DJ speaks with me in the studio about her challenges as a black female artist and how she personally navigates her own identity within industry politics.  From misogyny to dealing with racism and unfair advantages, this talented and passionate DJ has proven time and time again that her success has been through her own hard work and perseverance. This is her story. 00:00 Introduction and Context of Black History Month03:30 Mystikle Blue's Journey into DJing06:21 The Challenges of Being a Female DJ08:57 Racism and Its Social Constructs11:45 Experiences of Misogyny in the Industry14:14 Building Respect and Overcoming Stereotypes17:09 The Impact of Competitions on Confidence19:58 Navigating Personal Struggles in DJing24:45 Facing the Fear of Performance26:13 The Journey of Self-Discovery28:25 Navigating Identity in the DJ Scene30:09 The Call for Diversity in DJing32:26 Taking a Stand Against Industry Norms34:38 Supportive Mentorship in DJing37:09 Finding the Right Community39:18 The Importance of Personal Connections46:37 Embracing Support and Overcoming Challenges49:12 The Importance of Positive Surroundings53:45 Facing Discrimination in the Music Industry57:00 Creating Memorable Experiences as a DJ01:00:39 Unity and Acceptance in the Music Community01:02:47 Finding Strength in Faith and Resilience Support the showBuy Me A Coffeehttps://buymeacoffee.com/inthespotlightpodcast

In The Spotlight podcast has officially busted it's cherry and put inspirational guest Mel AKA MomaVibezin the spotlight. Arriving late but just on time to DJing, she shares her perspective on being a latecomer and her rediscovery of DJing later in life. An episode not to be missed, so pull up a chair or beanbag and tune into In The Spotlight! 00:00 Empowering Women in DJing01:49 Rediscovering DJing Later in Life11:54 Navigating Barriers as a Female DJ17:23 The Importance of Mindset in DJing25:06 Finding Your Unique Sound as a DJ33:38 Overcoming Self-Doubt in DJing36:28 The Shift in DJing Experience39:31 The Impact of Time on Music and DJing43:17 Tracks That Shape Our Lives47:11 The Power of Music and Connection50:59 The Importance of Community in Music54:43 Empowering Female DJsSupport the showBuy Me A Coffeehttps://buymeacoffee.com/inthespotlightpodcast