How valuable is your little black book?

In this episode of Just Turn Up, Rob Seaman sits down with music industry leader, talent booker and Getahead Co-Founder Jenni Cochrane to talk about one of the most valuable things you can build throughout your career: your network.

Jenni has spent more than 25 years in the music industry, and throughout that time, the relationships she's built, the people she's met and the reputation she's created have become an invaluable part of her career. Because your little black book isn't built overnight. It's built through years of showing up, making connections, doing good work, maintaining relationships and understanding the value of the people you meet along the way.

Jenni's own career began in fashion before an early pivot took her into music and events, where she went on to build a successful career working across major brands, artists, events and festivals. She talks openly about what it was like progressing as a woman in the music industry at a time when there were very few senior women around her and no female mentors to look towards for guidance.

They also explore some of the moments that changed her perspective along the way, including losing her job and the important lesson that taught her about allowing your work to become too much of your identity. From career pivots and building a powerful network to navigating the highs and lows of the music industry, the changing role of women within it and her own experience of burnout, Jenni shares the lessons that more than two decades in the business have taught her.

In this episode you'll discover:

• Why building and maintaining your network can become one of your greatest career assets.
• How Jenni pivoted from fashion into the music industry.
• What it was like building her career without female mentors to guide the way.
• The lessons losing her job taught her about career, identity and perspective.
• How the experience for women in the music industry has changed throughout her career.
• Why relationships, reputation and showing up matter long after the first introduction.
• What experiencing burnout taught her about the way she was working.

Whether you're an entrepreneur, business leader, creative or building your own career, Jenni's story is a reminder that the people you meet along the way can become just as important as the opportunities you chase.

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What does it really take to rise from difficult beginnings and become one of the best at what you do?In Episode 3 of Just Turn Up, Rob Seaman sits down with DJ, producer and promoter Yousef for an honest conversation about ambition, resilience, success and the determination it takes to build a career at the highest level.From his beginnings in Liverpool to becoming an internationally recognised DJ and the founder of Circus, Yousef shares the journey behind his success, including the risks, decisions, highs and inevitable lows that have shaped both his career and the person he is today.They also revisit one of the most extraordinary moments of his career: The First Dance.At a time when the events industry had been brought to a standstill by Covid, Yousef was behind the landmark Liverpool event that formed part of the UK Government's Events Research Programme. The event helped provide vital real-world evidence around the safe return of large-scale events and became an important moment in the journey towards reopening the industry.Rob and Yousef also explore the reality of success in the age of social media, the opportunities it creates, the connection it enables, but also what happens when putting yourself out there means opening yourself up to criticism, judgement and the opinions of thousands of people.And ultimately, they ask: what does it take to be one of the best?This is a conversation about ambition, resilience, taking risks, dealing with setbacks and having the hunger to continually push yourself further.Whether you're an entrepreneur, business leader, creative or simply ambitious about what you want from life, there are lessons in Yousef's story that go far beyond the dancefloor.In this episode you'll discover:• How Yousef went from difficult beginnings to building an international career as a DJ and promoter.• The ambition and mindset behind becoming one of the best at what you do.• The incredible story of The First Dance and its role in helping large-scale events return after Covid.• Why success comes with highs and lows, no matter how it might look from the outside.• The positives and negatives of social media• Why resilience, hunger and continuing to show up matter at every stage of your career.If you enjoyed this episode, follow Just Turn Up on your favourite podcast platform, subscribe on YouTube, and leave a rating or review to help others discover the show.Connect with Rob Seaman🌐 robseaman.com📱 Instagram: @iamrobseaman🎙️ Just Turn Up is available on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

What does it really take to lead one of the busiest and most respected venues in the world?

In this episode of Just Turn Up, Rob Seaman sits down with Charlie Tatman, Operations Director at Hï Ibiza, for an honest conversation about leadership, decision-making and building a career through consistency, patience and hard work.

From his early days in Brighton to the legendary Space Ibiza, and now leading the operations at Hï Ibiza through 133 consecutive events this summer, Charlie shares the experiences, challenges and lessons that have shaped his career. Together, Rob and Charlie explore how the decisions we make can change the direction of our lives, why great leaders never stop learning, and what it really takes to build high-performing teams.

This is a conversation about leadership, responsibility, personal growth and creating a culture where people can thrive.

Whether you're leading a team, managing a business, building your career or simply looking to become a better leader, you'll find practical insights and valuable lessons that you can apply to your own journey.

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What does it really take to build a career that stands the test of time?

In the first episode of Just Turn Up, Rob Seaman sits down with broadcaster, DJ and UK Garage pioneer DJ Spoony for an honest conversation about success, resilience, opportunity and longevity.

From the early days of his career to becoming one of the UK's most respected broadcasters and being awarded an MBE, Spoony reflects on the highs, the sacrifices and the defining moments that have shaped his journey. Together, Rob and Spoony explore what it really takes to build a successful career, navigate life's challenges and continue creating new opportunities more than 30 years on.

This is a conversation about purpose, mindset, longevity and the people who help shape who we become.

Whether you're an entrepreneur, business leader, creative or simply looking for inspiration to take your next step, you'll find practical insights and powerful stories that you can apply to your own journey.

In this episode you'll discover:

• How DJ Spoony built a career spanning more than three decades.
• Why resilience and adaptability are essential for long-term success.
• The emotional and conflicted story behind receiving the call to say he had been awarded an MBE.
• How to recognise and make the most of opportunities when they come your way.
• The mindset that helps you keep moving forward, whatever stage of life or career you're in.

If you enjoyed this episode, follow Just Turn Up on your favourite podcast platform, subscribe on YouTube, and leave a rating or review to help others discover the show.

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🎙️ Just Turn Up is available on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

After 30+ years in the global electronic music industry, I’ve seen what pressure, ambition, setbacks, and success really look like behind the scenes.
As an Elite Performance Coach, I partner with professionals and entrepreneurs who are done with average. We don’t do templates or shortcuts. We do real, lasting, spectacular transformation.
I wanted to create a space to share the sharp lessons and honest stories that come from performing at your best. That’s why I created Just Turn Up.
This podcast is about real conversations with real people about their careers, the pressure they face, and how they navigate the messy reality of success. No forced motivation. No clickbait. Just the human side of high performance and how you can apply it to your own life.
Whether you’re looking for clarity in your career or trying to reach that next level, this is for you.