Survival After Radio

Anyone that knows me and of my journey knows that radio is my first love.  Being in front of a microphone and touching two turntables for a living is truly a dream come true.  Radio was my life.  It was the start and some times the end to my day, until one day my relationship with radio ended.

The love of my life is now gone.  Felt almost like a break up you never thought would occur;  because it felt so right. Now that the “break up” sinks in, the inevitable happens.  You begin wondering why, second guessing yourself and thinking about the “What If’s”.  What could be the reason to want to part ways when you’ve given it your all?

Being back in Cincinnati where my mother helped moved me to get my start felt perfect.  I had two radio shows daily, mix shows on multiple stations, programming a station that I received a start in and now, it’s no more.  No one wants to hear the words, “Clean out your office. Today is your last day”.  It’s not a dream…this a is now my reality.  So what happens next?

It’s only been 16 days since leaving radio, but for someone who lived, eat and drank radio; it feels like forever.  Everyday, you’re ready to get back into it and do the very thing that you love…radio.  Being detached from the daily with Radio and the industry can be tough when it was a routine lifestyle.  Some communication slows down or completely stops because you are no longer a player in the game.  You’re now on the sidelines hoping to be put in.

More and more, I am learning that when a door closes, its preparing you for another door that’s about to open.  One thing that has been keeping me focused and confident that I will be put back into the game is prayer.  I’ve prayed for everything that I have ever wanted and received.  I truly believe with all certainty that God has not brought me this far to only get this far.  What is for me will not pass and I believe that.  I stopped second guessing myself, my talent and more than ever instilled my trust in the Lord.  I had to have a positive outlook and realize this new journey of mine will be what I make of it and even more if I believe.  I can look at the odds against me, or…I can use to my advantage.  Being the hustler that I am and someone who never gives up, I chose to survive.

This new journey is a bit scary but exciting.  I get to rewrite my story and really, do what I want while going after what I want.  I believe in all my heart that this “ending” is my beginning.  You are what you think.  It is very important to surround yourself with positive energy, thoughts and remain close to God.  I’m not in this alone and blessed to have the right people in my corner rooting me on, especially the man upstairs.

So whats next for DJ Dimepiece one may ask?  Well for now living life.  Maybe I’ll travel the world or learn a few new trades now that I have some free time.  I hope to inspire and motivate others with similar journeys or looking to pursue a career in the industry through my “Dime’s Diary” entries.  I’m sharing my adventures and now reality.  It’s Dime Time Baby!

 

Until the next page…

 

XOXO

 

-DJ Dimepiece “The Mixin’ Vixen”

Dime’s Diary™