{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67bde1122dbc20e82c437cd2/69ca52e2e44b28321e2f917d?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"How To Become A... DJ","description":"<p>In this episode of How To Become A…, Grace sits down with Nikki, a DJ, producer, music director and founder of <em>Mums That Rave,</em> to unpack what a career in DJing actually looks like behind the scenes.</p><p><br></p><p>From playing illegal raves as a teenager to touring the world and working with global artists, Nikki shares the reality of building a long-term career in music, and why being a DJ today is more about entrepreneurship than ever before.</p><p><br></p><p>Nikki shares:</p><ul><li>Starting DJing at 15 and breaking into clubs early</li><li> Why DJs need multiple income streams (radio, production, content, events)</li><li> The reality of money, streaming and the modern music industry</li><li> How working in advertising helped her build business skills</li><li> Balancing creativity with motherhood and building <em>Mums That Rave</em></li><li> Why nightlife, culture and community matter more than ever</li><li>She also opens up about:</li><li>Misogyny in the music industry</li><li> The pressure of social media and content creation</li><li> Burnout, resilience and staying relevant over decades</li></ul><p><br></p><p>If you’re interested in:</p><ul><li>Becoming a DJ</li><li> Music industry careers</li><li> Creative entrepreneurship</li><li> Nightlife &amp; culture</li><li> Balancing creativity with real life</li></ul><p><br></p><p>This episode is for you.</p><p><br></p><p>Resources: </p><p>@djnikkibeatnik </p><p>@mumsthatrave</p>","author_name":"Grace Stevens"}