The BLK Directory Podcast With Diamond Young - Claiming New Territory: How DJ Fibonacci Went From Solely Being An Engineer to Turning Tables For Google (REPLAY)

Claiming New Territory: How DJ Fibonacci Went From Solely Being An Engineer to Turning Tables For Google (REPLAY)

08/23/22 • 52 min

The BLK Directory Podcast With Diamond Young

In today's episode, I'll be catching up with my girl Yetti and exploring the world of being a successful black woman DJ and how to find your way in a new space.
About Yetti:

By day, Yetti Obasade works as a design engineer, but at night she moonlights as DJ Fibonacci. A new face on the turntable scene here in the bay; she was born and raised in the Midwest. Her style brings an eclectic and soulful blend of futuristic funk sounds that is sure to keep the vibes high throughout the night. Through hip hop, afrobeat, and upbeat R&B- her love of playing instruments and producing sounds on her own led to her 2015 start in Djing. Her resume now boasts a multitude of local fashion shows, parties, and daytime events. Since relocating to The Bay, her style and vibe have attracted offers from large-scale clients such as Google and popular conferences like AfroTECH. A jack of all trades when it comes to her passion for merging the sciences and the arts, it’s no secret why her name is DJ Fibonacci (@thedjfibonacci).
In this episode, we discuss:

How Yetti landed a wedding gig for two former Olympic athletes (:40)
Are people actively searching for black women DJs? Is it a trend or here to stay? (4:00)
Experience moving to Oakland and starting over (6:20)
Landing a gig with Google as a DJ (7:30)
Who is Yetti and what inspired her to become a DJ (10:10)
Protecting your business at all cost (17:30)
Fighting imposter syndrome and raising the price (20:05)
Challenges she's faced being a woman in the industry (26:42)
Will the DJ industry ever be less male-dominated (35:19)
Staying relevant and top of mind during the pandemic (41:06)
What's next for DJ Fibonacci? (46:00)
Setting boundaries and knowing your worth in business (49:00)

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How Yetti landed a wedding gig for two former Olympic athletes (:40)
Are people actively searching for black women DJs? Is it a trend or here to stay? (4:00)
Experience moving to Oakland and starting over (6:20)
Landing a gig with Google as a DJ (7:30)
Who is Yetti and what inspired her to become a DJ (10:10)
Protecting your business at all cost (17:30)
Fighting imposter syndrome and raising the price (20:05)
Challenges she's faced being a woman in the industry (26:42)
Will the DJ industry ever be less male-dominated (35:19)
Staying relevant and top of mind during the pandemic (41:06)
What's next for DJ Fibonacci? (46:00)
Setting boundaries and knowing your worth in business (49:00)

Socials:
@blkdirectory
@diamondunlimited_

Have a question or topic for us to discuss on the podcast? Submit your request here.

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What It Takes To Be The Single Mompreneur With Tricia B.

In this episode, I welcome back my mom, Tricia B. We talk about what it takes to be a single mompreneur while raising 3 children and also being a caregiver for 14 years. Tricia B is a hair stylist who started her career in her teenage years, went through many obstacles, and kept going on no matter what.
"In my early twenties, I was already a full-time mom of 3, going through a divorce and moving to another state. I just finished hair school, I hustled a lot and didn't feel sorry for myself, I was always passion-driven and knew we will survive no matter what". ~ Tricia B.
In this episode, we discuss:

What does it mean to be a single mom & entrepreneur at the same time (03:00)
Importance of your support network and how it does really "take a village" to succeed (08:00)
Sometimes you just to take your chances and not look back (15:00)
How to stay on course when things are falling apart and confidence goes down (17:33)
What makes you survive through your lowest low (23:20)
How to show up when so much is going on (28:40)
Having mompreneurs' guilt that you are not always there for your family (33:51)

Guest info:
Tricia B - Published hair stylist, licensed cosmetologist (20+ yrs), professional stylist for hire
Instagram: @styled_by_triciab
Family Caregivers Support Facebook Page

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In this episode, we're spending time with Kendra Woolridge who is the Founder and CEO of Janet & Jo, a D.C.-based luxury nail lacquer company. With lacquer names such as Change Agent and Courage, it comes as no surprise why Janet & Jo. has become known as an inspirational clean beauty brand, both here and abroad.

Janet & Jo (@janetandjo) has been featured and applauded by notable press outlets and beauty brands including, Sally Hansen, Allure, Cosmopolitan, Vogue, WhoWhatWearUK, Refinery29, Bustle, People, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, and more. Janet & Jo was awarded Best Nail Polish in Self Magazines 2021 Healthy Beauty Awards, going through an extensive 2-month vetting process.
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