The Riley Black Project
The Riley Black Project
From Nightclubs to New Businesses: Tanastadi's Story
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In this episode of The Riley Black Project, John and Crystal sit down with Tanastadi for a powerful, honest conversation about identity, reinvention, sobriety, and building multiple businesses without losing yourself along the way.
From growing up immersed in music, landing a number-one radio show for nearly two decades, and DJing massive clubs and festivals… to watching everything disappear during COVID and choosing a completely new path forward—Tenacity shares what it really looks like to start over without a backup plan.
We dive into:
Growing up fast and realizing we’re “the adults now” 😅
Life as a DJ feeding off crowds vs staring at a screen during lockdown
Losing everything during COVID and refusing to go back to the same life
Becoming the first Asian hip-hop radio DJ in Colorado
The unseen business side of nightlife, radio, and entertainment
Why networking means showing up, not waiting
This episode is raw, reflective, and deeply relatable for anyone navigating career shifts, entrepreneurship, creative burnout, sobriety, or the uncomfortable space between who you were and who you’re becoming.
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