The Groove Junction - Episode 55 | 29th August 2025

Summary

In this episode of The Groove Junction, DJ Matty F is joined by Sophie Lou as Jon is away. Sophie Lou is a talented DJ and the founder of the brand "Real Not Perfect". They discuss Sophie's busy weekend filled with weddings and events, her journey in the DJ industry, and the growth of her brand over the past year. Sophie shares her experiences with mobile DJing, the challenges she faces, and her recent music release. The conversation highlights the importance of community support among DJs and the excitement of upcoming events.

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Takeaways

Sophie Lou has been busy with multiple events including weddings and parties.
The growth of her brand, Real Not Perfect, has been significant over the past year.
Sophie emphasizes the importance of community support among DJs.
She has started to receive more bookings for mobile DJing, especially for weddings.
Sophie believes being a female DJ has positively impacted her bookings.
Feedback from events is crucial for improvement and growth.
Sophie is releasing new music and combining her DJing with her music career.
She encourages others to pursue their passions without overthinking.
Sophie is becoming more selective about the events she takes on.
The conversation highlights the importance of adapting to different event types.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
03:29 Weekend Rundown: Events and Experiences
05:04 Sophie Lu's Journey: From DJ to Brand
09:04 Real Not Perfect: Growth and Success
15:04 Creating Unique Experiences: The Real Not Perfect Brand
20:57 The Impact of Being a Female DJ
27:03 Challenges in Mobile DJing
30:57 Weddings and Event Concepts
31:17 Contrasting Event Experiences
34:23 Navigating Different Crowd Dynamics
36:32 Balancing DJ Identity and Brand
38:12 Embracing Music and Personal Growth
40:30 Releasing New Music and Creative Freedom
50:26 Upcoming Events and Future Aspirations
57:14 GJ Supported by Wolfmix.mp4

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