The Midlife DJ Revolution: Meera's Story

The Midlife DJ Revolution: Meera's Story

This week on We're the Motherfogging DJs, Shanaz and Emma are joined by Meera—London-born selector, radio host and lifelong music lover—for a funny, honest and inspiring conversation about finding your way back to yourself through music. From learning on Technics at 18 and coming up through legendary clubs like Bagley's, Turnmills and The Cross, to stepping away for motherhood and teaching, then finding her way back to the decks later in life, Meera's story is honest, funny and deeply relatable. They get into ageing in club culture, rebuilding confidence, social media pressure, female DJs, South Asian representation, family expectations, late ADHD diagnosis, peri brain fog, parenting, party promotion, and why dancing in midlife might actually be one of the best things you can do for yourself.  If you've ever wondered whether it's too late to reinvent yourself, get back out there, or take your love of music seriously again - this one's for you. This conversation will remind you that passion doesn't have an expiry date. Because midlife isn't the end of the story—sometimes it's where the best part begins. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Madame Electrifie: Reinvention, Resilience & Finding Your Rhythm in Midlife

This week, Shanaz and Emma sit down with DJ, producer, promoter and mentor Madame Electrifie for a candid conversation about longevity, creativity and carving your own path in an industry that's constantly evolving. From the underground scene to major festival stages, Madame Electrifie has spent decades immersed in music culture. But behind the bookings, releases and achievements lies a story of resilience, navigating significant health challenges, rebuilding after burnout, and learning how to create a life and career that work on her own terms. Together, they explore what it means to keep growing creatively in midlife, the pressures women face in music and business, the importance of community, and why success looks very different once you've stopped measuring yourself against everyone else. This is a conversation about self-belief, reinvention, boundaries, ambition, recovery and the freedom that comes from caring less about expectations and more about authenticity. Whether you're a DJ, a music lover, a creative entrepreneur, or simply figuring out your next chapter, you'll find plenty of wisdom, humour and reassurance in this one. In this episode, we discuss: • Building a sustainable creative career over the long term • Women, visibility and age in the music industry • Health, wellbeing and managing energy in midlife • Creativity, confidence and overcoming setbacks • The power of female networks and supportive communities • Redefining success on your own terms • Why it's never too late to start something new A thoughtful, inspiring and often hilarious conversation with one of the most respected women in the scene. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Lemon Aid for Midlife: DJ Abi Lemon on Raving, ADHD, Menopause & Finding Herself Again

This week on We’re The Motherfogging DJs, Shanaz and Emma sit down with DJ Abi Lemon — former Ministry of Sound insider turned midlife DJ powerhouse — for a brutally honest, funny and emotional conversation about identity, ageing, club culture, ADHD, motherhood and rediscovering yourself through music. Abi shares her journey from the 90s rave scene and working behind the scenes at Ministry of Sound, to stepping away from music to raise children, navigate marriage, burnout and people-pleasing… before returning to the decks at 47 and building a whole new career in house music. Together they dive into: Returning to DJing in midlife Women in electronic music & club culture ADHD, hyperfocus & DJ life Menopause, hormones & mental health Motherhood, identity shifts & reinvention 90s rave nostalgia Social media, trolling & finding confidence later in life Why female DJs over 40 are finally taking up space again This episode is funny, vulnerable, empowering and deeply relatable.  Expect conversations about dopamine, old-school house music, imposter syndrome, healing through music and the joy of reclaiming yourself — one dancefloor at a time. If you love house music, rave culture, women-led podcasts, DJ stories, wellness conversations and unapologetic midlife honesty, this one’s for you. [https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/17.0/1f3a7/72.png] Follow, subscribe and join the Motherfogging party. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The Original Rave Queen: Lisa Loud Gets Real

In this episode of We’re the Mother Fogging DJs, DJs Shanaz and Emma are joined by legendary UK rave and house music pioneer Lisa Loud for an honest, funny and emotional conversation about dance music, midlife and staying relevant in club culture. Lisa shares stories from the birth of acid house and Balearic culture in Ibiza, the illegal rave scene, touring the world as a female DJ, and becoming one of the original women of UK dance music. From Cream and Back to Basics to Russia, Ibiza and global festivals, she reflects on four decades behind the decks and how the industry has changed for women DJs. The conversation explores ADHD, menopause, anxiety, burnout, social media trolling, ageing in the music industry, perimenopause brain fog and navigating a career in nightlife while getting older. Lisa also opens up about boundaries, difficult promoters, online hate, motherhood, relationships and why midlife women shouldn’t shrink themselves to make other people comfortable. Alongside the deeper topics, there’s loads of laughter, rave nostalgia, DJ life chaos, pelvic floor chat, magnesium recommendations, forgotten names and stories from the golden era of clubbing. A candid conversation about women in electronic music, ageing in the DJ industry, rave culture, mental health and why the dance floor still matters in midlife. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Behind the Booth with Mini Da Minx: Babies, Breakbeats & Burnout

In this episode, DJs Shanaz and Emma are joined by DJ Mini da Minx to explore the realities of balancing a career in electronic music with motherhood and midlife. Minxie shares her journey from the Czech Republic to Cape Town and the UK club scene, building her name through radio, events and the breakbeat scene. She opens up about how becoming a mother impacted her career, identity and confidence — and why, unexpectedly, motherhood became a turning point rather than a setback. The conversation dives into the day-to-day challenges of being a working DJ with a young child, including managing anxiety around gigs, childcare logistics, sleep deprivation and the mental load of constantly switching between home life and nightlife. They also discuss wider topics affecting women in music and midlife, including perimenopause, stress, neurodiversity, burnout, and the long-term impact of the pandemic. There’s honest insight into festival culture with kids, mum guilt, relationship dynamics, and how the industry is (slowly) changing for female DJs and mothers. Alongside the deeper topics, the episode includes lighter moments and practical takeaways — from mindfulness and sleep tools to on-stage mishaps and the reality behind social media highlight reels. A candid, unfiltered conversation about sustaining a creative career while raising children — and redefining success, identity and longevity in the music industry. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.