The Transformative Power of Music, Community and Authenticity with Michelle (Shell Shock)
In this episode of Your Fully Expressed Life, I sit down with Michelle (Shell Shock), a multi-genre DJ, party host, and Brand Manager for techno collective 150 BPM Events. Michelle shares her deep love for music and the transformative power of dancefloors as spaces for radical self-expression and community connection.
We explore the intersection of music, identity, and belonging, discussing how safe dancefloors can be catalysts for healing, self-discovery, and uninhibited joy. Michelle also opens up about navigating the male-dominated electronic music scene as well as her recent Autism diagnosis. We talk about the role of neurodivergence in creativity, and the importance of inclusive spaces in nightlife.
If you’ve ever felt the magic of music moving through your body, or you’re curious about the behind-the-scenes of DJ culture, this episode is a must-listen!
What We Cover in This Episode:
✨ Music and festivals being a lifelong friend and the impact they had on Michelle’s self-expression
✨ How Shell Shock was born, her experience stepping behind the decks DJ-ing during covid as a life-line to our dearly missed scene
✨ The power of music to create belonging and emotional release
✨ Why inclusive dancefloors matter and how they shape culture
✨ Navigating the challenges of being a woman in the DJ world
✨ Michelle’s journey through her Autism diagnosis and unmasking into fuller expression
✨ The behind-the-scenes of 150BPM Events and curating safe spaces
Meet Michelle (Shell Shock):
Michelle (Shell Shock) is multi-genre DJ, party host and music nerd who loves disco, house and techno. Shell Shock is Brand Manager for techno collective 150 BPM Events. She believes in creating safe spaces where everyone feels comfortable to express themselves freely on the dancefloor – no matter their age, gender, race, sexuality, neurodiversity or body size.
When she is not DJ-ing she works in communications in the not for profit sector. She is also a wordsmith, an animal lover, a nature lover, a vanlifer and is happiest when she has a music festival or an overseas trip to look forward to.
Timestamps:
🎙️ [00:05:30] – Michelle’s journey into DJing and her love for music
🎙️ [00:14:15] – The importance of safe spaces in club culture and festivals
🎙️ [00:22:40] – How music and movement help us regulate emotions
🎙️ [00:33:55] – Challenges and triumphs as a woman in the DJ industry
🎙️ [00:45:10] – Michelle’s personal journey with neurodiversity and creative expression
🎙️ [00:55:25] – The future of inclusive dancefloors and music events
Connect with Michelle (Shell Shock):
⚡️ Instagram: @shellshockmelb
🌍 Website: www.shellshockmelb.com.au
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