The Felly Fell Story: Young Entrepreneur to Festival DJ

Entrepreneur, DJ, and producer Felly Fell shares how music, nature, and community have shaped her journey from young business owner to festival performer and creator of unforgettable experiences.

 

* This episode originally aired on June 13, 2019

 

On this episode of The Jeremiah Show: Pop Culture, Music Icons, Food Gods, Jeremiah Higgins welcomes music producer, DJ, entrepreneur, and Cal Poly student Mackenzie Fell—better known as Felly Fell. From launching a multimedia design business as a teenager to becoming a sought-after festival DJ and electronic music producer, Mackenzie shares her remarkable journey of creativity, community, and connection.

 

Felly Fell discusses how growing up in a musical family inspired her love of music, why nature fuels her creative process, and how studying entrepreneurship helped shape her career. She also takes listeners inside the thriving Cal Poly music scene, her experiences performing in Berlin's legendary electronic music community, and the grassroots arts collective Sub Sessions, which creates opportunities for emerging artists and musicians.

 

Along the way, she offers insights into DJ culture, music production, festival life, and the importance of creating spaces where people from all backgrounds can connect through music. The episode concludes with the world premiere of her original track, "Sonic Concept."

 

Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a music lover, or someone inspired by creative communities, this conversation showcases the passion and determination behind one of California's rising electronic music talents.

 

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00:00 – Welcome to The Jeremiah Show
Jeremiah introduces DJ, producer, entrepreneur, and Cal Poly student Mackenzie "Felly Fell" Fell.

03:21 – Young Entrepreneur at Fifteen
How a high school business plan launched Mackenzie's entrepreneurial journey and won statewide recognition.

06:43 – What Drives Felly Fell
The passion for people, creativity, and connection that fuels her music and business ventures.

12:55 – Nature as Musical Inspiration
How camping, hiking, and exploring the outdoors influence her creative process and sound design.

16:19 – Creating Experiences Through Music
Why bringing people together and creating unforgettable memories is central to her mission as a DJ.

25:22 – High School, Cal Poly & Finding Community
The contrast between high school and college life and how connection became a driving force in her work.

29:00 – Learning the Art of DJing & Production
Mentors, KCPR Radio, Ableton, and the people who helped shape her musical development.

39:35 – Women in Surfing & Entrepreneurship
Working with Boo Bees Surf Wax and empowering women in traditionally male-dominated industries.

50:03 – Architecture Graveyard & Berlin's Techno Scene
Performing in unique spaces, studying abroad, and learning from the electronic music capital of the world.

54:55 – Sub Sessions, Festivals & The Future
Building creative communities, supporting local artists, Stoke the World Festival, and the premiere of "Sonic Concept."

 

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