Emily Rawson is a powerhouse and a woman who is leading the charge. She is, the founder of Supa Dupa Fly, the hottest RnB and Hip Hop night in the UK, the founder of Rock The Belles, a collective of the hottest female talent in the industry and she also does regular mixes for BBC Radio 1xtra.
As a leading DJ and promoter who has risen to the top in a male-dominated and highly competitive industry, Emily knows what it really takes to succeed.
From Kanye West to the Kardashians to Nike, Emily has played at a number of A-list celebrity parties and lucrative events for global brands. Having fallen in love with music at 17, she has since built a career that most can only dream of.
But, as the founder of Rock The Belles and Supa Dupa Fly explains, success hasn’t happened overnight and it has definitely not been easy.
From getting threatened by a former boss to not being respected by men in the industry, Emily has experienced it all and in this episode, she speaks openly about the reality of building a successful brand in the elusive music industry.
Highlights
Challenges
Dealing with some terrible people. Emily recalls dealing with a lot of jealousy from male DJs including a specific instance where one such DJ sent her an extremely abusive email
I once got an email from this guy who just abused me for no reason at all.
My boss at the time started off as a friend but then became an enemy. He would tell me that the only reason I was anyone was that of him and that without him, I was no-one, that I’d never make it on my own. He just told me I was useless.
Words of Wisdom
It’s ok to delegate, I was really scared of doing that for a long time
If you have an idea, try and action it as soon as possible. Get that brand trade marked and just follow through
Your friends are who you are, so surround yourself with positivity and positive energy
Resources Mentioned
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Contact And Links – Check out the latest and upcoming events below
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https://www.supadupaflylove.com/about/
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