Dex joins THE LOFT to talk about stepping into his new role as Director of Entertainment at Stanton & Bowery and the leap of faith that came with moving from Milwaukee to Nashville in pursuit of expanding his career as a DJ. He opens up about betting on himself, adapting to a brand new city, and what it takes to grow both personally and professionally while chasing a bigger vision.

We also dive into what family truly means to him, the values that continue to ground him through change, and how those relationships have shaped the person he’s becoming. Beyond music, Dex talks about his aspirations as an entrepreneur and creator, building a life with intention, and learning how to align passion with purpose.

Throughout the conversation, we reflect on the importance of protecting your energy, attracting the right people into your life, and taking moments to slow down and appreciate how far you’ve actually come in such a fast-moving world. This is an episode about growth, self-awareness, and trusting the process even when life is moving faster than ever.

Jacqueline Clarizio, founder of The J Spot, joins THE LOFT to talk about her journey of pursuing entrepreneurship from a young age and turning that vision into reality. She opens up about always knowing she wanted more, taking the leap while she had the time and opportunity, and the mindset it took to stay committed when things weren’t easy.

We also dive into how she trusted her instincts, stayed locked into her vision, and built something that truly reflects who she is. Jacqueline shares the challenges she faced along the way, the discipline it took to keep going, and the confidence she’s developed through betting on herself.

More importantly, she talks about what it means to chase something you’ve always believed in, and having the courage to actually go after it.

This is an episode for anyone sitting on an idea, chasing a bigger vision, or trying to take that first step toward building something of their own.

Ben Arsenal joins THE LOFT to talk about his journey through the music industry and the reality of being told “no” along the way. He opens up about the setbacks, doubts, and moments that could’ve made him quit—but instead pushed him to go all in on himself. We dive into the mindset shifts that helped him turn rejection into fuel, and how those experiences led him to build some of his biggest passion projects, including the creation of his party series The Departed.

We also get into the importance of collaboration, building real relationships, and playing the long game in such a saturated industry. Ben shares how focusing on longevity, consistency, and community has helped him stand out and continue to grow. More importantly, he breaks down what it takes to trust your vision and keep creating even when things aren’t going your way.

This is an episode for anyone chasing something big, navigating rejection, or trying to carve out their own path.