On episode six of The Platform Podcast, I sit down with a jack of all trades, Xander! The New York native details how he went from working in corporate America, to moving to Nashville to pursuit his creative passions.

Music has been engrained into xndr’s DNA since the start of his life with his mother being a music teacher. We address the difference in learning curves between DJs and how having a formal education has helped him learn quickly in the DJ world.

Taking risks, or as xndr calls them, “Calculated YOLO’s.”

Transitioning from music to nightlife photography and videography. How his experience in one correlates to the other and helps immensely when he’s shooting artists or events.

Being “underqualified” doesn’t matter. Xndr tackles his approach to work and how opportunities can arise by putting yourself out there, even if you may not be qualified. Plus, the mistakes you make, end up making you better.

I can’t stress enough how important a professional quality press kit is for an artist, yet so many don’t take the time to get it done.

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