How We’re Turning Grief into Sunrises, DJ Sets & Adventure
You’ve read the big emotional “we quit boring life and chased sunrises and beats” post. Nice. But now you’re probably thinking…
Who the heck are these people?
And why are they DJing to seagulls in the middle of nowhere?
Well, buckle up — here’s the messy, imperfect, mostly hilarious truth about us.
Yes, we know we are not normal - we fought this but now we embrace it
Meet Jacqui: DJ, Dreamer, & Survivor of the Ultimate Life Remix
I’m Jacqui — the gal behind the decks and the one who’s been on a wild four-and-a-half-year spiritual rollercoaster with my mum. It’s been a full-on journey of love, cancer, grief, chaos, and awakening that would make even the most zen yogi say, “Whoa, slow down.”
During that time, I tried launching an ecstatic dance event — right after the thick of my mum’s final chapter. Spoiler: it didn’t exactly go to plan. Honestly, it felt like trying to throw a party while the world was quietly burning down around me.
So there I was, sitting in the sea of life, feeling like my whole world had melted and washed away, wondering:
What do I really want for me?
I made a promise to Mum — that we’d go on a big adventure together. It was the last words she heard from me. That I’d play music all over the world, scattering her ashes in the places she never got to see, honouring the trip she’s planned, dreamed of, booked and ever got to take.
And here we are. No perfect plan, no fancy followers, just me, my decks, a suitcase full of memories, and a mixtape life unfolding one sunrise at a time. Oh and there’s Craig!
Jacqui, the official butterfly magnet apparently
Meet Craig: Adrenaline Addict, Ocean Junkie & Future FPV Drone Daredevil
Craig’s the guy who actually knows everybody — the kitesurfer, paddleboarder, and certified adrenaline junkie who thrives on chasing the next thrill (and usually scares the heck out of me doing it).
He’s not just about waves and wind; soon, he’ll be flying FPV drones like a maniac — because why stick to one kind of rush when you can double down on the chaos?
Craig’s the definition of a nutter — zero cares given about what anyone thinks. If it looks wild, risky, or just plain bonkers, you can bet he’s already halfway there, laughing the whole way.
Together, we’re the ultimate adventure duo: me on the decks, him chasing air currents, and both of us writing this mixtape life one insane moment at a time.
Craig doing his thing, kitesurfing
What’s This All About?
We’re not influencers. We’re not “Gram-famous.” We’re just two midlife humans chasing sunrises, good vibes, with slightly questionable life choices.
Here’s the deal:
DJ sets for literally nobody but the ocean, nature, the dog and the odd seagull.
Drone flights over mountains, beaches, and occasionally, Craig’s forehead.
Scattering ashes in the most beautiful places, because why not?
Trying not to trip over our own feet while making a mess of grief, joy, and whatever the heck this life is.
Why Mixtape Life?
Because Life is Messy AF
Life isn’t a slick playlist on repeat. It’s like that weird mixtape you made in high school with one perfect song, a few duds, and way too many recorded voice messages (maybe that’s just me).
We’re here to celebrate the chaos, the beauty, and those moments when you almost fall over but catch yourself — usually on purpose, sometimes not.
The Big Lesson
Stop waiting for “ready.” Spoiler alert: you’ll never be ready. The decks won’t magically set themselves up. The drone won’t fly without crashing once or twice. And the perfect sunrise won’t wait for you to feel “good enough.”
Just show up, hit play, and own your weird, wonderful mixtape life.
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Because life’s too short for boring playlists.