SYREETA: The Moment You Leave the Day Job | Going All In on Music

In this episode, I sit down with SYREETA, one of the most respected DJs in house music, to talk about the moment you know it’s time to leave the day job and fully commit to your path in dance music.

From waking up at 4am to drive trucks for 12-hour shifts, to playing Paradise, ANTS, DC10, Amnesia, and Space Miami with Carl Cox, SYREETA’s journey is a masterclass in graft, self-belief, and trusting your instinct.

We talk honestly about the fear of quitting stability, the reality behind the DJ lifestyle, and why there’s never a “right time” - only the moment when you finally back yourself.

This episode was recorded live at Duke of Tokyo in Amsterdam, with SYREETA opening up about confidence, staying grounded, and why not dimming to fit in has shaped her career.

We get into:

• Working as a full-time truck driver while DJing on weekends
• 4am starts, sunrise drives and learning music on the road
• Knowing when the day job is holding you back
• Why there’s no perfect moment to quit — only a feeling
• Taking the risk and going all in on dance music
• Playing with Carl Cox, ANTS, Paradise and Space Miami
• What Carl Cox taught her about confidence in the booth
• Never playing the same set twice and trusting your instincts
• Growing up around underground parties, reggae, soul and jungle
• From Cocoon at Amnesia to playing Ibiza’s biggest stages
• Hearing her own track played by Loco Dice for the first time
• Supporting emerging artists and opening doors for others
• Touring life, burnout, balance and sustainability
• Going sober, mental clarity and performing without alcohol
• Why representation, authenticity and community matter
• “Don’t dim to fit in” - and why there’s space for everyone
• Her guestlist rules
• The strangest fan gift she’s ever received
• What success really feels like when you’ve earned every step

If you’re a DJ, producer, creative, or anyone navigating the jump from stability to passion, this episode is for you.

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