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Functional Conversations

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by The Function

5.0(2 reviews)

13 episodes

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Function Conversations is where creativity meets commerce. Host DJ Shakee sits down with DJs, musicians, actors, comedians, chefs, and other creatives to uncover how they’ve built careers doing what they love. From side hustles to full-time success, each episode explores the real-life stories of turning creative passion into a sustainable living. Insightful, inspiring, and always authentic. This is the conversation behind the craft. New episodes every other Wednesday. Follow us: @functionalconversations @thefunctionLA @functionalmedia

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May 7, 2025

Episode 13: GR8 "From 8-Counts to 808's"

From the dance floor to the studio, Brandon's been has lived it all. In this episode of Functional Conversations, we sit down with Brandon Greathouse—aka GR8—to talk about his journey from dance cyphers to beatmaker, DJ, and music mentor. With nearly 30 years in the game, GR8 shares how his roots in dance shaped his approach to producing music, the lessons learned from teaching, and why he’s still evolving as an artist. Whether you're a dancer, creative, or aspiring producer, this episode is full of insights, inspiration, and real talk about staying true to your craft.<a href="https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCZvtmBxyC7FaiAeox6o0S1g"> ⁨@gr8⁩ </a> <a href="https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCF2BVwGRV2e4DyOQejZ-qQA"> ⁨@TheGR8Vibe⁩ </a> www.mixcloud.com/TheFunctionLAwww.instagram.com/TheFunctionLAwww.tiktok.com/TheFunctionLAwww.facebook.com/TheFunctionLA Gear Up:https://thefunctionla.storenvy.com/-Equipment used to produce this Podcast.Rodecaster Pro2:https://amzn.to/3yx3Cn2Samson Microphone 3 Pack:https://amzn.to/3Kk1XUrSony Headphones:https://amzn.to/4dSR21PSony a7III with lens:https://amzn.to/3VhT309External Monitor:https://amzn.to/3UYFd1u

April 23, 2025

Episode 12: BXDDY BEATS - "The Come Up: From Beginnger to Booked"

In this episode of Functional Conversations, we sit down with BXDDY BEATS an up and coming DJ and car enthusiast navigating his way through the creative industry. We dive into his journey from getting his first turntables at 12, stepping away, and reigniting his passion to build a name in LA’s DJ scene.We talk about:<ul><li>The real costs of becoming a DJ</li><li>How to land gigs through networking and social media</li><li>Balancing creative passions with financial planning</li><li>His vision of merging music, cars, and style into a business</li><li>The importance of mentorship and guidance in creative careers</li></ul>Whether you're a DJ, artist, or entrepreneur, this episode is packed with insights on building your brand, staying consistent, and planning for long-term success as a creative.Tune in, get inspired, and learn how to turn your passion into a sustainable path!Follow: @bxddybeats

April 9, 2025

Episode 11: Destruct "Independant by Nature, Relentless Hustle by Choice"

This week on Functional Conversations, DJ Shakee reconnects with L.A. lyricist and creative force Destruct. They dive into his journey from freestyling in front of family in Brazil to dropping 30+ albums, building a full-time career without a label, and founding his own film company. Destruct shares real talk about the grind, the business side of music, building a life with his wife, and why "conviction is everything." Tune in for an inspiring look at what it really means to stay true to your craft.-www.mixcloud.com/TheFunctionLAwww.instagram.com/TheFunctionLAwww.tiktok.com/TheFunctionLAwww.facebook.com/TheFunctionLA Gear Up:https://thefunctionla.storenvy.com/-Equipment used to produce this Podcast.Rodecaster Pro2:https://amzn.to/3yx3Cn2Samson Microphone 3 Pack:https://amzn.to/3Kk1XUrSony Headphones:https://amzn.to/4dSR21PSony a7III with lens:https://amzn.to/3VhT309External Monitor:https://amzn.to/3UYFd1u

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What is Functional Conversations?: Function Conversations is where creativity meets commerce. Host DJ Shakee sits down with DJs, musicians, actors, comedians, chefs, and other creatives to uncover how they’ve built careers doing what they love. From side hustles to full-time success, each episode explores the real-life stories of turning creative passion into a sustainable living. Insightful, inspiring, and always authentic. This is the conversation behind the craft.

New episodes every other Wednesday.

Follow us: @functionalconversations @thefunctionLA @functionalmedia
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates bi-weekly.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Information about guest appearances is not available.

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