Respect My Genius
Respect My Genius is a podcast about embracing your creative brilliance, breaking mental barriers, and sharing your gifts with the world. Hosted by multi hyphenate creative Nick Kayea, this show dives into the mindset, discipline, and inspiration needed to create with impact and leave a lasting mark.
Respect My Genius
How Music Saved Me ft. Daniel Jefferson
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In Episode 5 of the Respect My Genius Podcast, host Nick Kayea sits down with Daniel "DJ" Jefferson—a 22-year-old musician, producer, and assistant engineer at Atlanta’s legendary Tree Sound Studios.
From his early days playing pots and pans as drums to interning at one of Atlanta's top studios, DJ shares a powerful story of humility, growth, perseverance, and God’s timing.
🎶 Topics Covered:
Transitioning from band kid to professional engineer
The power of music education (shoutout to AIM & MSI)
Navigating insecurity, comparison & competition as a creative
Mixing, EQ, compression & tips for aspiring engineers
The role of faith in finding your lane
Why intentional relationships matter in the creative industry
Whether you're a musician, producer, creative, or just someone trying to find your purpose—this episode will speak to your soul.
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💬 Drop a comment below—what part of DJ’s story resonated with you most?
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Podcast produced by: KayeaKreative