Episode
E200: Annie Macmanus: The Real Reason I Became Europe's No. 1 Female DJ
1:06:43
Published: Thu Dec 01 2022
Description
Annie Macmanus is a voice we’ve been hearing for twenty years. First as a presenter and tastemaker for the UK’s biggest dance music radio show, as a festival headlining DJ, as host of her podcast ‘Changes with Annie Macmanus’, and now as an author of her best-selling novel ‘Mother Mother’. Reaching the pinnacle of success with a relentless schedule headlining a 2am show in Ibiza every week before flying back in the morning to present her daily radio show, it took the pandemic lockdowns for Annie to realise she wanted something completely different from her life. So she started again. This conversation explores her decision to check in with herself and walk away from a 17 year career at the BBC to explore her passions of writing and podcasts. She presents the challenging notion that your life needs to have a revolution every 20 years for it to remain meaningful and fulfilling. Topics: Early context People please Your parents Your insecurities Leaving Ireland - being rejected why didn't you keep trying? Labels Cost of being wrapped up in your labels Learning to listen to instinct Feeling burdened Midlife crisis doubts and fears making big decisions Why did you make it? Is your relationship with work healthy? Mental health Tokenism A successful life for you last guest question Annie: Instagram - bit.ly/3iqZtcu Twitter - bit.ly/3UrsxOa Annie's podcast: bit.ly/3UhzNvT Annie's book: bit.ly/3VGwT57 Watch the episodes on Youtube: https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb Follow us on Telegram: https://g2ul0.app.link/E5re0ADNKsb Sponsors: Huel - https://g2ul0.app.link/G4RjcdKNKsb BlueJeans - https://g2ul0.app.link/NCgpGjVNKsb Craftd - https://g2ul0.app.link/gZ8in6Dsvsb
Chapters
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00:00 - 01:51 (01:51)
Summary
A music enthusiast feels disconnected from the joy of playing music on the radio and wants to step away from being needed by others.
EpisodeE200: Annie Macmanus: The Real Reason I Became Europe's No. 1 Female DJ
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The speaker reflects on the challenges of growing up in a house with many teenagers, where there was constant noise and arguing, but no real trauma.
01:51 - 07:47 (05:55)
Summary
The speaker reflects on the challenges of growing up in a house with many teenagers, where there was constant noise and arguing, but no real trauma. She talks about how she turned to music as a way to find joy and euphoria.
EpisodeE200: Annie Macmanus: The Real Reason I Became Europe's No. 1 Female DJ
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The speaker reflects on the quiet guidance of a mentor from Dublin who helped shape their decision-making without any pressure, allowing them to see beyond the cultural baggage of their upbringing in the city.
07:48 - 12:34 (04:45)
Summary
The speaker reflects on the quiet guidance of a mentor from Dublin who helped shape their decision-making without any pressure, allowing them to see beyond the cultural baggage of their upbringing in the city.
EpisodeE200: Annie Macmanus: The Real Reason I Became Europe's No. 1 Female DJ
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In this podcast, the speaker shares their thoughts about the comfort that comes with labeling oneself as part of a specific community or tribe.
12:34 - 15:58 (03:23)
Summary
In this podcast, the speaker shares their thoughts about the comfort that comes with labeling oneself as part of a specific community or tribe. They talk about undergoing a career revolution and the privilege that comes with being able to switch jobs.
EpisodeE200: Annie Macmanus: The Real Reason I Became Europe's No. 1 Female DJ
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DJ Jamz Supernova stresses the significance of taking time to listen to your own inner voice and feelings, especially when feeling unstimulated or ungrateful in one's life or career.
15:58 - 23:02 (07:04)
Summary
DJ Jamz Supernova stresses the significance of taking time to listen to your own inner voice and feelings, especially when feeling unstimulated or ungrateful in one's life or career. She also emphasizes the value of creating something original and authentic for oneself first, under the assumption that there are many more people like oneself.
EpisodeE200: Annie Macmanus: The Real Reason I Became Europe's No. 1 Female DJ
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23:02 - 28:48 (05:45)
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EpisodeE200: Annie Macmanus: The Real Reason I Became Europe's No. 1 Female DJ
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The speaker shares the feeling of inadequacy and guilt and how Huel has been the most important partner in his health journey, as it aligns with his values on nutrition and exercise.
28:48 - 32:32 (03:44)
Summary
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EpisodeE200: Annie Macmanus: The Real Reason I Became Europe's No. 1 Female DJ
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The speaker explains how writing can be a way to understand oneself better and confront personal challenges.
32:33 - 42:53 (10:20)
Summary
The speaker explains how writing can be a way to understand oneself better and confront personal challenges.
EpisodeE200: Annie Macmanus: The Real Reason I Became Europe's No. 1 Female DJ
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The speaker shares their experience of transitioning from working behind the scenes in radio to becoming a DJ, facing challenges such as having only one show a week after working full time and dealing with newfound fame.
42:55 - 48:42 (05:46)
Summary
The speaker shares their experience of transitioning from working behind the scenes in radio to becoming a DJ, facing challenges such as having only one show a week after working full time and dealing with newfound fame.
EpisodeE200: Annie Macmanus: The Real Reason I Became Europe's No. 1 Female DJ
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The speaker talks about feeling restless during perimenopause and asks the interviewer about their mental health journey during times of chaos.
48:42 - 54:10 (05:28)
Summary
The speaker talks about feeling restless during perimenopause and asks the interviewer about their mental health journey during times of chaos.
EpisodeE200: Annie Macmanus: The Real Reason I Became Europe's No. 1 Female DJ
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The lack of women in the DJing industry caused reluctance for some female DJ's to push for representation.
54:10 - 1:00:11 (06:00)
Summary
The lack of women in the DJing industry caused reluctance for some female DJ's to push for representation. However, as the issue was brought to light, women began to gain more opportunities in the industry, creating a sense of peace and alive feeling for female DJ's today.
EpisodeE200: Annie Macmanus: The Real Reason I Became Europe's No. 1 Female DJ
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Annie Diamond discusses how writing her latest book allowed her to tap into a different side of herself and how it symbolizes her journey towards creativity and intuition, which has led to better art.
1:00:11 - 1:04:29 (04:18)
Summary
Annie Diamond discusses how writing her latest book allowed her to tap into a different side of herself and how it symbolizes her journey towards creativity and intuition, which has led to better art.
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1:04:29 - 1:06:40 (02:10)
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