Finding the Frequency

I'm realizing how deeply interconnected experience, curiosity, and creativity are. Experience can spark curiosity or emerge as a result of it it’s a theme I’ve noticed consistently in my reflections. I often ask myself: How did my experiences shape my curiosity, which then fuels my creativity? Or, how did my creative endeavors transform my experiences? By looking inward and truly listening to what my current experience feels like in the moment, I gain clarity about what steps to take next. This reflective process helps me expand creatively and explore new possibilities.

I’ve been redefining what success means to me with the focal question question: 'How was the experience itself?' In the world of DJing, success is often measured by things like ticket sales, social media presence, or technical perfection. At first, I thought those were the benchmarks I had to care about. But then I played a set for just 40 people and had one of the best nights of my DJ career the energy was incredible, everyone was dancing, smiling, and completely lost in the moment. That’s when it hit me: those external metrics might seem important, but they mean nothing if people aren’t having a great experience.

This perspective applies to everything I do. Whether I’m DJing, interviewing someone, or creating something for an audience, what matters most is whether the experience was meaningful. Did the people involved feel something? Did they take something away from it, no matter the size of the audience? If the answer is yes, then that’s success

I'm still in the early stages of refining my art, but I firmly believe that when you create positive moments for others, the universe responds by opening up opportunities for you to keep doing so. It’s a cycle of energy and intention. From there, it’s up to you to decide whether to take action and make the most of those opportunities.

A big challenge I face is comparing myself to others. I could have an amazing set, feel great about it, then get home, scroll through Instagram, and see someone else playing for a crowd twice as big. It’s a loop that pulls my focus outward and leads my mind to fixate on external validation. But comparison robs you of the mental space needed to look inward and connect with the art within yourself. How can I come up with new ideas or grow creatively when my head is filled with thoughts of not being good enough? The more I let go of comparison, the more room I create for my own unique voice to shine.

My advice is to put yourself in as many situations as possible to get ‘game-time reps.’ You might not feel ready, you might feel underqualified, but the skills you gain from submitting a project, performing, or working with clients are things you can’t learn by practicing in isolation. You’ll face criticism, you’ll receive praise, you might do work for free or get paid well—but what truly matters is that you’re not just doing something, you’re completing it. Don’t let unfinished projects pile up. Put your work out there, find opportunities to gain professional experience, and use those moments to grow and improve. Each completed project builds momentum and makes you better.