We recently connected with TAY X and have shared our conversation below.

TAY X, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today Can you open up about a risk you’ve taken – what it was like taking that risk, why you took the risk and how it turned out?

Six months ago, I packed up all my things and moved my life from LA to Las Vegas. The short answer as to why I moved is for more DJ opportunity in Vegas, but the full story is that a year ago I took one of the biggest risks I’ve ever taken by ending a 5 year relationship where we lived together so it also meant leaving my home. My life completely turned upside down. Everything I knew to be my reality changed overnight. Three years ago, I had left my full-time job to pursue my creative endeavors and focus on my artist career fully, so I also had no financial stability. I felt like I was flailing, trying to reconfigure way too many aspects of my life all at once. After bouncing between friends couches, a sublet, my family’s home, and taking a few months to reset and figure out what I truly wanted, I decided it was time to start a brand new chapter. After calling LA home for 7 years, I moved to Vegas to pursue my DJ journey and be able to focus on my music. As painful as it was to make the change, I truly feel like I set myself free. Taking risks is scary, but at the same time so so worth it and is a catalyst for so much growth.

Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.

I’ve been a musician and writing songs for so much of my life but never thought much of it. I ended up working at a record label for almost 5 years, learned so much about the music industry, and became aware of the lack of women producers. I already had an inherent passion for creating music, using it as a way to express my emotions and write songs that hopefully others can relate to, but once I learned this fact it kickstarted a drive to change the status quo. As a young girl, I didn’t think producing was something I could do. It wasn’t a career option that I was aware existed. I want to lead by example, and both pave the way and help to uplift the voices of other underrepresented producers & creatives.

For you, what’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative?

The most rewarding thing about being an artist is using music to foster human connection. Music brings people together, it lets us connect by bonding through shared emotions, similar experiences, and in person at shows. I want the music I create to inspire, and one of the best feelings is hearing when others can resonate with the feelings & messages that my songs convey.

Are there any books, videos or other content that you feel have meaningfully impacted your thinking?

YES this year I made it one of my goals to consistently read so would highly recommend these books: – The Creative Act by Rick Rubin
– Atomic Habits by James Clear
– The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F*ck by Mark Manson

Contact Info:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisistayx/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisistayx
• Other: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7lNoA0FL3ZEOD1CjRKKkBV?si=dVp78rGpRd6WO2fORUUtYQ

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