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.
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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