Sacred DJ, and mindset coach Rachel Molenda (aka DJ RAE) joins me for an episode packed with inspiration, realness, and a whole lot of vibes. If Diplo and Tony Robbins had a baby, it’d be her—think epic beats mixed with personal empowerment magic. Tune in for the juice!
We chat:
• Her journey from mindset coach to rave queen and how she found her purpose on the dance floor
• The shame she faced stepping into rave culture at 31—and why it ended up being the most life-changing decision of her life
• How she started messy, learned to DJ in 30 days, and launched her first alcohol-free women’s dance party, Reunion
• The magic of setting intentions for social experiences and why partying can be a powerful tool for self-connection
• Bridging the gap between spirituality and mainstream culture—making personal growth sexy, fun, and accessible
This episode is all about trusting yourself, starting before you’re ready, and dancing your way into your dream life. Let’s vibe!
00:00 Introduction to AmandaFest Podcast
00:13 Meet Rachel Molenda: Sacred DJ and Mindset Coach
01:07 Grounding Exercise: Arrive in the Moment
03:36 The Connection Story: How Rachel and Amanda Met
05:53 Rachel's Journey: From Raves to DJing
07:21 The Birth of Reunion: An Alcohol-Free Dance Party
12:17 Embracing Duality: Spirituality and Rave Culture
17:35 Intentional Consumption: Substances and Self-Care
22:09 Setting Intentions for Social Experiences
25:40 Burning Man Memories
26:10 A Magical Night at Dom Dolla's Concert
30:19 Embracing Life's Magic
31:43 The DJ's Journey and Lessons Learned
35:54 The Power of Letting Go
39:06 Manifesting Dreams with a Paper Bag
43:10 Impact and Authenticity
46:24 Exciting Future Plans
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Connect w/ me on IG + Tik Tok @amandalaurena & @amandafestpodcast
Connect w/ Rachel on IG + Tik Tok @rachelmmolenda & @thereuniondanceparty
Learn more about Rachel: rachelmmolenda.com
Listen to DJ RAE’s mixes on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/rachelmmolenda
