Navigating Self-Doubt and Career Choices with Vanessa Maria

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Safe Spaces Series: A Focus on Mental Health in Nightlife

Tony y Not

27 episodes

1 week ago

This series is shining a light on mental health within the nightlife music industry. Sharing individual experiences might help others realize that they are not alone with their mental health issues. It is a safe space to be open and vulnerable. We are not doctors or mental health professionals, just people and their stories. follow me on Instagram @tonyynot._

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Navigating Self-Doubt and Career Choices with Vanessa Maria

Safe Spaces Series: A Focus on Mental Health in Nightlife

53 minutes 37 seconds

2 years ago

Navigating Self-Doubt and Career Choices with Vanessa Maria

Wonderful conversation with DJ and podcaster Vanessa Maria about her projects Dont Keep Hush, creating spaces to talk about mental health outside club settings and her work with Resident Advisor. she also shared her advice on how to learn the language to talk to people about their individual struggles. In this conversation, we explored the challenges faced by freelancers, the impact of social media, and the importance of authenticity and community support. Vanessa shares her personal experiences with self-doubt and the pressures of being an artist, while emphasizing the need for open conversations about mental health. She also touches on the complexities of gender dynamics and parenthood in the industry, and the significance of language in discussing mental health issues.

Mental health is a crucial topic in the nightlife industry.
Freelancing offers a diverse but challenging work life.
Social media can be both a tool and a burden for artists.
Creating content is essential for maintaining a presence in the industry.
Authenticity in sharing experiences can foster community support.
Self-doubt is common among artists, especially in competitive environments.
Work-life balance is often difficult to achieve in the nightlife scene.
The pressure to succeed can lead to burnout and mental health struggles.
Language and understanding are key in discussing mental health issues.
Building connections and support systems is vital for mental well-being.

Chapters

(00:00) Introduction and Setting the Scene

(03:07) Navigating the Freelance Life

(06:06) Mental Health in the Nightlife Industry

(09:00) The Impact of Social Media on Artists

(11:46) Consulting and Community Building

(15:06) Don't Keep Hush: A Platform for Mental Health

(18:01) The Role of Numbers in the Music Industry

(20:47) Upcoming Projects and ADHD Discussion

(25:31) The Myth of Hard Work and Talent

(30:27) Navigating Self-Doubt and Career Choices

(34:30) The Challenges of Balancing Career and Personal Life

(38:44) The Pressure of Societal Expectations on Women

(39:54) The Importance of Mental Health Awareness

(44:54) Building Authentic Connections for Mental Well-being

mental health, nightlife, DJ, freelance, social media, community, authenticity, self-doubt, gender, support