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IG: @pink_porsh

Her DJ Twitch Page

Summary

In this conversation, Sarah interviews Portia Tsotetsi, a physical therapy assistant by day and a DJ by nights and weekends. They discuss how DJing started as a passion during the pandemic and how it has transformed their life. They also talk about overcoming perfectionism and the fear of pursuing passions. The conversation highlights the importance of taking the leap of faith and not waiting for perfect circumstances. They also touch on the challenges of navigating a male-dominated industry and the impact of pursuing passions on personal growth and inspiring others. In this conversation, Portia shares her experiences as a female DJ and offers advice for women pursuing their passions in any industry. She discusses the importance of equality and identity, overcoming obstacles, networking and asking for opportunities, persistence and rejection, negotiating and setting boundaries, networking on Twitch, navigating contracts and negotiations, knowing your worth and setting limits, and leveraging your network.

Takeaways

1) Don't wait for perfect circumstances to pursue your passion. Take the leap of faith and start even if you don't feel ready.

2) Overcome perfectionism by focusing on enjoying the journey of learning and not being too hard on yourself for mistakes.

3) Pursuing passions can have a transformative impact on your life and health, bringing joy, personal growth, and inspiring others.

4) Navigating a male-dominated industry can come with challenges, such as assumptions about skill level, but it's important to assert your talent and not let gender define your success.