July 18, 2024

Finding Purpose in Your Music Career with Fredy Lane | Elevated Frequencies #57

Have you thought about pivoting to a full-time music career? What would leaning into your authentic passion do for your overall well-being and happiness? How can mental health support or detract from the success of your creative career? In this conversation with producer Fredy Lane, we talk through her own mental health journey when transitioning from running a successful events company to pursuing music. 

 

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 In this episode, we cover: 

- How career choices impact your mental health 

- Taking financial risks for the sake of happiness 

- Finding purpose in your music career 

 

Fredy Lane is a tech house producer and DJ from Los Angeles, California. Having played Beyond and Nocturnal Wonderlands, EDC Las Vegas, the Hollywood Palladium, and more, Fredy has built her reputation as an energetic performer with a knack for pop-style songwriting. Fredy has garnered support from top labels like Insomniac, IN/ROTATION, Deadmau5's Hau5trap, and Thrive Music. She hosts a podcast called Alone Together, which aims to help her listeners feel less lonely. Catch Fredy's new episodes airing on Insomniac Radio biweekly. 

 

 Follow Fredy Lane: https://www.instagram.com/iamfredylane/ 

 

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Chapters

00:00 - Intro to Fredy Lane

02:30 - Fredy Lane's events background

08:50 - Pivoting to a music career

13:04 - Taking risk to build a DJ career

17:07 - Mental health in career choices

23:40 - Loneliness in EDM

25:55 - Finding purpose in career

30:18 - Curating positive experiences for your fans

32:29 - Healthy relationships with alcohol

35:22 - Upcoming plans for Fredy Lane