Arthi on Side Hustles, Being a Journalist and Travelling to Colombia

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03/07/24 • 26 min

Arthi is a multi-genre DJ, a tech journalist at Sky News and also a professional dancer who has danced for the likes of Beyoncé, Dave and Charli XCX. If you've watched any of her DJ live streams, you'll know she usually plays with a huge smile on her face.

In this episode Arthi talks to Emily about striking a good balance with her career, side hustles and how she looks after her mental health whilst being a touring DJ.

Thanks for listening to Dances For Buildings. You can follow us on socials @dancesforbuildings and @emily_dust. You can follow Arthi on Instagram @arthi.nachiappan and TikTok @arthi___.

Dances for Buildings is presented by Emily Dust. The producer is Erica McKoy. Original music by Giulia Tess. Artwork by Jonathan Briggs.

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In this episode Arthi talks to Emily about striking a good balance with her career, side hustles and how she looks after her mental health whilst being a touring DJ.

Thanks for listening to Dances For Buildings. You can follow us on socials @dancesforbuildings and @emily_dust. You can follow Arthi on Instagram @arthi.nachiappan and TikTok @arthi___.

Dances for Buildings is presented by Emily Dust. The producer is Erica McKoy. Original music by Giulia Tess. Artwork by Jonathan Briggs.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Thanks for listening to Dances For Buildings. You can follow us on socials @dancesforbuildings and @emily_dust.

Dances for Buildings is presented by Emily Dust. The producer is Erica McKoy. Original music by Giulia Tess. Artwork by Jonathan Briggs.

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Dances for Buildings is presented by Emily Dust. The producer is Erica McKoy. Original music by Giulia Tess. Artwork by Jonathan Briggs.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.