Episodes
Take a deep dive into the career of the legendary live production guru, DJ, video producer, and audio engineer Jack Monforte. His humbling story will inspire and motivate you to navigate life's adversities and persevere in your career. Together, we'll take a chronological journey through his transformative experience, from when he first fell in love with music to how he discovered his true passion in live production. Jack will share how he overcame his obstacles and empowered himself with resilience to push through the most challenging moments of his life. Listening to his story will motivate you to succeed, commit to your abilities, and find your purpose by staying true to your passions.
Links to Jack Monforte:
Discover the inspiring journey of DJ Mamabear, who has turned her passion for music into a successful lifelong career. Her story is rich with moments that will motivate you to keep striving for your dreams and never give up. We will delve deep into her experiences and present them chronologically to illustrate the transformative moments that have defined her success as a DJ. As you listen to her story, you will learn the importance of adapting to change, the power of resilience, staying true to your passions, and the significance of paying it forward to receive happiness in return. DJ Mamabear's narrative will inspire you to pursue your dreams, learn from your failures, and encourage you to turn your passion into a sustainable career.
Links to DJ Mamabear:
https://www.instagram.com/mmmamabearrr/
Join me as I explore the incredible journey of Michael Motion, an accomplished DJ, multimedia broadcast producer, sound designer, and influencer. His story will share how to hold on to a dream and never let go to achieve your purpose with compromise and sacrifice. He will take us through his journey chronologically, showing us how his dedication, commitment, tenacity, creativity, and endurance helped him achieve his dream career. By listening to his story, you will understand the importance of adapting to changing circumstances, making the most of every opportunity, and tapping into your inner strength to take your career to the next level.
Links to DJ Michael Motion:
https://www.instagram.com/michaelmotion/
https://www.tiktok.com/@michaelmotion
https://www.twitch.tv/djmichaelmotion
Join me as I explore the inspirational life of DJ Qbert, who has transformed the world of music with his turntables as his instrument. We will dive deep into his humble beginnings and the challenges he faced, highlighting how his determination and resilience have shaped his career and continued innovation in turntablism. Throughout our conversation, you will discover the power of combining imagination with spirituality, which can help you channel your inner strength to overcome obstacles and achieve your dreams. DJ Qbert will share his thought processes and how he navigates his creativity to maintain a successful career. Listening to his story will emphasize the importance of giving back to your craft and how to connect yourself to the universe to strengthen your path to success.
Links to DJ Qbert:
https://www.instagram.com/djqbert/
https://www.instagram.com/thudrumble/
https://www.facebook.com/skratchdjqbert
When a friend introduced me to Nick Hayes on Instagram, I was immediately impressed and knew I had to share his story with you. Join me as I delve into the extraordinary and motivational life of Nick Hayes and why he's named The Last DJ. His journey illustrates that it's never too late to follow your dreams and that evolving is essential to achieving your goals. We will explore his beginnings in electronic music and how his passion inspired him to become a techno producer. Nick's "can-do" mindset will inspire you, and you'll learn why letting go of your "book of excuses" is crucial to pursuing your dreams. His story exemplifies what is possible for anyone willing to strive for their aspirations and move forward without looking back.
This episode streamed live on 3/25/25 @ 3:15 PM (PST)
Links to The Last DJ (Nick Hayes):
https://www.youtube.com/@thelastdj/
https://www.instagram.com/the_last_dj_
https://www.tiktok.com/@musicsounddesign
https://open.spotify.com/artist/0vs4NkFUIWZFyYHXVU7IoQ
Join me as we explore the life of LABellatini, a dynamic and talented DJ, production curator, and positivity activist. Her story will share how to find freedom through creativity and the importance of utilizing your network to navigate a career successfully. She will take us on a chronological journey of resilience and strength to share how she continues to manage a career in film, television, and DJing. Through her story, you will learn how to develop a forward-thinking mindset, embrace your inner passions to spread positivity, and channel your purpose to achieve independence in your career.
Links to DJ LABellatini:
https://labellatini.wixsite.com/website
https://sites.google.com/view/labellatini
https://www.instagram.com/labellatini/
https://www.tiktok.com/@labellatini
We couldn't fit it all in one, so we had to make a part 2. In this episode, DJ Qbert expands on topics discussed in part 1 and dives deep into events that shaped his career. This freeform conversation will take you through many stories, experiences, and words of guidance on how to sustain a successful career. It also dives into the progression of DJ technology to share expert advice for aspiring DJs and enthusiasts. It's one of my favorite interviews because it has no structure and allows DJ Qbert to share his wisdom and humor, which he carries into random topics. There is so much to learn from this man, as well as tons of knowledge and inspiration in this episode.
Links to DJ Qbert:
https://www.instagram.com/djqbert/
https://www.instagram.com/thudrumble/
https://www.facebook.com/skratchdjqbert
While growing up in Los Angeles, I studied DJ Melo-D, mixing on the radio almost every evening. He quickly became my favorite DJ with his intricate scratches and flawless mixes, where he introduced songs that established many artists' careers in the L.A. Hip-Hop scene. His story speaks volumes about finding what you love to do and driving it with passion. During our conversation, you will learn about his relentless mindset of chasing his dream, putting his education first, and completing his college career while finding his purpose. He shares his peaks and valleys, as well as how he overcame his challenges with determination. This episode hits all the notes, but most importantly, you will learn the importance of being prepared when life presents you with the opportunity to live your dream.
Links to DJ Melo-D:
https://www.instagram.com/djmelod/
https://www.instagram.com/madefromskratchpizza/