What does it take to turn your love for festivals into a movement that changes lives? In this episode, we sit down with Desa Desautels, a driving force in the EDM scene who’s redefining what it means to be part of festival culture. From her first rave experiences to stepping behind the decks as a DJ, Desa opens up about her journey of passion, community, and purpose.

She shares the story of Festi Bestiez, the harm reduction initiative she founded that’s become a trusted source of safety, drug testing, and support at festivals across the scene. We get into why logistics and care matter, the impact of creating a supportive environment for festival-goers, and the lessons she’s learned along the way.

Desa also reflects on the energy of performing as a DJ, the realities of life inside rave culture, and her vision for the future. This is an inspiring conversation about music, impact, and what it takes to leave a lasting mark on the community you love.

00:00 Getting Involved in the Community
01:10 Early Festival Experiences & Harm Reduction
02:30 Starting Out as a DJ
04:15 Discovering EDM and Festival Culture
07:00 Building Connections and Breaking In
09:00 Becoming a Go-Getter
11:00 Life as a DJ: Memorable Moments
12:00 Inside the Rave and EDM Scene
13:30 The Story Behind Festi Bestiez
15:50 Launching Harm Reduction Services
17:00 How Drug Testing Works at Festivals
19:25 Festi Bestiez' Fast Growth
20:55 Ambitions for the Future
22:00 Festival Logistics & Safety
23:10 Looking Ahead & Final Advice

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What does it really take to turn passion into purpose? In this episode, we sit down with Andrew Lampa to unpack his journey of chasing creativity, overcoming setbacks, and building a life fueled by music and community. From his first breaks in the industry to moments of doubt and rock bottom, Andrew opens up about how he found confidence again and the lessons that shaped his path. We explore the challenges of balancing a day job with passion, the surprising overlap between DJing and professional life, and the full-circle moments that reminded him why he started. With raw honesty and inspiration, Andrew reflects on resilience, growth, and the advice he’d give his younger self proof that chasing your dream is never a wasted effort.

00:00 Starting Out and First Breaks
03:03 Building Confidence and Creating Community
06:07 Overcoming Challenges and Personal Growth
12:04 Rock Bottom and Finding Purpose Again
17:28 The Musical Journey: Highs, Lows, and Lessons
22:10 The Balance of Day Job and Passion
27:29 Skill Overlap: DJing and Professional Life
31:43 Full Circle Moments and Creative Inspiration
36:10 Advice to My Younger Self and Closing Thoughts

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In this episode of the 204Rise podcast we joined by Lumasi! From first tour to life on the road, Lumasi has been carving out a name as one of the most exciting voices in music today. In this episode of the 204 Rise Podcast, he opens up about chasing passion, balancing life as a full-time artist, and the raw reality of building a music career.

Lumasi shares how he battles burnout, stays true to his creative process, and finds strength in community and collaboration. We get into imposter syndrome, the grind behind the scenes, and what it really takes to go all in on your dreams.

Whether you’re a dreamer chasing your own path or simply curious about the realities of making music full-time, this episode is filled with inspiration, raw honesty, and advice you won’t want to miss.

00:00 Finding Passion in Music

02:52 Growing Up & Early Dreams

05:40 First Tour & Life on the Road

08:03 The Grind & Balancing Mental Health

10:45 Overcoming Burnout & Taking Care

13:13 Creative Process & Musical Identity

16:08 Impact, Imposter Syndrome & Inspiration

18:13 Making Music Full-Time & Taking Risks

20:01 The Power of Community & Collaboration

21:13 Returning Home & Full Circle Moments

21:51 Upcoming Projects & Exciting Future

22:52 Final Advice for Dreamers & Outro

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