What does it really take to turn passion into purpose? In this episode, we sit down with Andrew Lampa to unpack his journey of chasing creativity, overcoming setbacks, and building a life fueled by music and community. From his first breaks in the industry to moments of doubt and rock bottom, Andrew opens up about how he found confidence again and the lessons that shaped his path. We explore the challenges of balancing a day job with passion, the surprising overlap between DJing and professional life, and the full-circle moments that reminded him why he started. With raw honesty and inspiration, Andrew reflects on resilience, growth, and the advice he’d give his younger self proof that chasing your dream is never a wasted effort.
00:00 Starting Out and First Breaks
03:03 Building Confidence and Creating Community
06:07 Overcoming Challenges and Personal Growth
12:04 Rock Bottom and Finding Purpose Again
17:28 The Musical Journey: Highs, Lows, and Lessons
22:10 The Balance of Day Job and Passion
27:29 Skill Overlap: DJing and Professional Life
31:43 Full Circle Moments and Creative Inspiration
36:10 Advice to My Younger Self and Closing Thoughts
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