Your Voice, Your Story 🎤✨
I’m guilty of hiding behind my decks 🎧 and letting the music do the talking. I’d carefully curate the perfect mix—believing the songs were all that mattered. Yet I was completely oblivious to the value I was adding just by being professional and reliable—by showing up as agreed ✔️, taking care of all the VIPs 👑 and guests, and, of course, by presenting their favourite songs in a way only I could.
Creating a party vibe 🎉 was the easy part—so much easier than speaking on a microphone 🎙️ or introducing another act I was sharing the big, scary stage with.
When I was gifted my first mic, it sat in its box 📦 for weeks while I stared at it, wondering what the hell I was supposed to do with it.
I’m sure you’ve heard the usual advice:
🪮 “Use a hairbrush in the mirror!” (back when I had longer hair and actually owned a hairbrush).
🫣 “Picture everyone naked!”
Despite everyone’s good intentions, none of that advice worked.
What Did Work?
Being thrown in the deep end 🌊. No notice, no prep—just handed the mic and told, “Over to you. Go!” 🎤
My body froze 😨, but somehow, I said what needed to be said—and I couldn’t wait to put the ruddy thing down!
When you’re thrown into the mix like I was, you either sink or swim—and whilst that wouldn’t work for everyone, had it never happened to me, I may never have gotten started. It ended up being one of the catalysts that shaped the learning experience I now provide for others.
Why It Feels So Overwhelming
Being handed a mic for the first time or walking out onto an empty stage with no practice run, having no idea how your voice will sound—it’s easy for nerves to take over:
✨ Speaking too fast 🗣️💨
✨ Stumbling over words
✨ Struggling to read what’s written on the card you’ve been handed
I know how intimidating it can be. I’ve been there—running through several scenarios in my head before saying a single word.
Now, add a stage, a live audience 🎥👥, and layers of technology, video, and timing into the mix, and the pressure only increases.
Without the right support, most learners wouldn’t come back for more!
Maybe you’re unsure if your voice deserves to be heard 🕯️. Maybe you doubt you have anything meaningful to say—or you’re starting to panic and forget everything you’re supposed to do—especially in those high-pressure moments 🧠⏳.
From Panic to Performance
But I’m not a one-woman production show for nothing—and I don’t do things by halves 💪!
I got to know how this stuff works 🎛️ by getting stuck in. I’ve learned to adapt, troubleshoot 🔧, and make things work—even when the tech fails, the equipment glitches ⚠️, or the nerves kick in.
I’m uber passionate about giving my audience what they came for.
Having the skills and confidence to use a microphone—coupled with my versatility and unique set of gifts 🎁 and talents—has not only gotten me consistently paid, but also re-hired, requested, and remembered 🏆.
What I’ve Learned:
✨ There’s only so much value for the audience if there’s only music.
✨ Your voice, tone, presence, and personality matter.
✨ Your story and truth deserve to be heard—messy bits and all.
✨ True connection doesn’t happen when we’re perfectly polished—it happens when we’re real, honest, and truthful about how we really feel.
What Makes the Difference?
Many creators, speakers 🎙️, presenters, and DJs 🎧 have felt the same way. Not everyone makes it, despite their desire to step forward and own their space.
What makes the difference?
They don’t have all the answers—but they either decide their story is worth telling 📖 or the excitement of doing it far outweighs the regret of not doing it ⚖️.
They either find the support and coaching they need to overcome the barriers—or they feel the fear and do it anyway 🚀.
Step Into Your Voice
If this resonates and you’re ready to find your rhythm 🎶, own your story 📖, and build embodied confidence ✨—check out Mischemix Academy 🌟.
It’s designed to help you not just master the music 🎧, mic 🎤, media 📹, and technology 🎛️—but step into your authentic voice 🗣️ and own your space with confidence 💪.
🎤 Reflection: What’s one thing you wish people knew about you, but you’ve been too afraid to share?
🎵 Song Recommendation: “True Colors” – Cyndi Lauper
“Put this track on today and ask yourself: What part of your story are you ready to bring into the light?”
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