We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Porsche Stubblefield a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

Porsche, appreciate you joining us today. One of the toughest things about progressing in your creative career is that there are almost always unexpected problems that come up – problems that you often can’t read about in advance, can’t prepare for, etc. Have you had such and experience and if so, can you tell us the story of one of those unexpected problems you’ve encountered?

I did not expect to be shut out by older DJs who have been doing this for 10+ years. I see it especially with male DJs. There have been countless opportunities that I’ve have been left on read, held to higher expectations than my male counterparts, disrespected or flatout overlooked. I’m originally from Louisiana and that also presents a problem. I’m looking to create genuine ties, but many DJs in this area grew up with one another. I feel that I’m looked at as an outsider/newcomer and it’s kind of like “who’s this kid and why should we allow her access to opportunities?” I truly believed going into this industry things would be different. However, it feels like a competition for everything I’ve accomplished and it shouldn’t be that way. The adversity has taught me many lessons and has made my wins even more enjoyable. I have always been a firm believer in collaboration and I will continue to have that mindset no matter what.

Another issue I’ve faced is late compensation or not being compensated at all. I think that this also relates to me being a female DJ in a male-dominated industry. I’ve made strides to change my processes to ensure I never endure going without being compensated again.

Porsche, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?

Hi! My name is Porsche aka “Dj Nu Kicks”. Nu Kicks originates from my favorite childhood nickname “NeNu” and my love for sneakers, because I always keep a fresh pair of “New Kicks” on my feet. I work in the IT industry and was ready to make a shift because my passion for it had faded. I believe it was never really there, but more of a means of survival at the time. I brainstormed ideas about what I could do that would wholeheartedly make me happy in life. When Covid hit, I decided to create a Podcast named “P Just Kickin’ It’ ‘ to connect my love for sneakers and music into one show. The podcast was extremely successful, but I really wanted to connect with my listeners in person, so I started brainstorming again! This time, I knew I wanted to be a DJ! I thought I was crazy, but I really jumped into it. I didn’t waste any time. I found a DJ school, enrolled and purchased everything I needed to start learning on my own at home. I would go to class for an hour a week and go home and continue practicing every single day. On December 13th, 2021, DJ NU KICKS was born. I’ve made immense progress in a little under 2 years and I plan to continue moving to new heights. I provide services for upscale/mature crowds, corporate and private events. What sets me apart is the diversity in my sets, attention to detail, and TOP NOTCH customer service. I’m most proud of my consistency to constantly push forward. No matter how many doors may close, a bigger one always opens for my business. My brand is growing by the month and I’m super grateful. I’ve DJ’d for the City of Baltimore, F45 grand openings and even a world-renowned news broadcaster. I plan to continue reaching even bigger brands, and I would like to land a partnership with a sneaker company someday.

Is there mission driving your creative journey?

Yes, I hope to one day DJ full time and really dive deeper into this industry. I’ve made amazing strides with networking, but I plan to really take it up a notch and make myself well-known across the country.

How about pivoting – can you share the story of a time you’ve had to pivot?

I once landed a couple of DJ residencies that I believed I wanted badly, but after a few DJ sets in both spaces, I realized that neither was tailored to my target audience and I had to step away from both. I want to continue to expand my portfolio and sometimes that means doing the hard thing and turning down clients in order to establish and maintain a brand image and build your business up for a specific clientele.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.djnukicks.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theofficialdjnukicks