Big Energy, Deeper Desires: How I’m Engineering my Q3 Roadmap
Moving into the next 12 weeks with a $5k+ income goal, global brand alignment, and a free live set at Sophie’s Artist Lounge on July 8th.
A look behind the curtain at my 2-hour co-working session with Arion Castillo, the launch of The Pachamama Shift Foundation, and how music, devotion, and embodiment create true winning partnerships.
For a long time, we’ve been told that success requires grueling hustle. But if my journey through the music industry and creative entrepreneurship has taught me anything, it’s that true success is about alignment, not exhaustion.
Yesterday, I spent two beautiful hours sitting at the dining room table at my soul sister Arion Castillo’s house. We brainstormed, envisioned, and dug deep into our truest desires to map out the next 12 weeks using her life-changing framework: The Big Energy Planner.
The Receipts: Why I’m Hooked (My Round 1 Wins)
I didn’t just pick up this planner on a whim; I’ve spent the last 12 weeks LIVING IT. Round 1 was an absolute masterclass in alignment. When I look back at my receipts from April through June, the proof is undeniable.
Through intentional goal setting, I held space for massive Career & DJ Wins (spinning for City Garden Montessori, Tampa Bay Tech Week, Chicken N Pickle’s Cinco De Mayo, and launching my own Open Decks House Parties). I even took a creative field trip to Chicago and saw BIG K.R.I.T. live for the second time.
But the real magic of Arion’s framework is that it doesn’t let you neglect your life outside the hustle. Because I was tracking my energy, I got my nonprofit paperwork fully organized, built out my website foundation, secured an incredible industry mentor with 20 years in the game, and treated myself to restorative massages and saw fitness gains at OrangeTheory.
Most importantly, I won at home. I taught both of my boys how to ride their bikes, engineered a brand new chores and money system, grew our garden, and brought a deep sense of peace and clarity into our household.
The Growing Pains
It wasn’t perfect. True ‘iron sharpening’ requires looking at your obstacles honestly. This past quarter, I fought friction in parenting, budgeting, and learning to trust the timing of things. I noticed moments where I was pushing, forcing, rushing, and interrupting instead of breathing and listening. I caught myself skipping the restorative naps and meditation I desperately needed.
So for Round 2, I’m actively upgrading. I’m focusing on radical patience, listening deeply, slowing down my speech, and nourishing my body with real fuel. I’m choosing more hiking, yoga, art, and red-light therapy, while aggressively cutting back on over-volunteering, perfectionism, and unnecessary guilt.
I’m moving into this next quarter completely anchored in the 8 types of rest (physical, mental, sensory, creative, emotional, social, spiritual & cognitive) because I am ready for pure abundance, pleasure, and absolute freedom.
For July, August, and September, my focus is purely on expanding my financial baseline, creating global partnerships that allow me to travel, and scaling my content reach.
Q3 Goals & Affirmations
When it comes to brand partnerships, my philosophy is simple: With music, fun, devotion & embodiment, we win TOGETHER. I am calling in brands, nonprofits, and beautiful hospitality spaces that want to empower communities just as much as I do.
Here is exactly what I am holding myself accountable to this quarter:
Finance ($5,000+/month or greater): Launching the Summer DJ Youth Academy, hosting monthly Open Decks House Parties, finalizing the open-air Pachamama Family Reunion on August 2nd, and securing consistent private and public gigs. (Reward: A full spa day).
Relationships & Global Networking: Connecting with dream venues, hotels, and 501(c)3 organizations worldwide to be paid to travel, work, and bring high-vibe music to gorgeous spaces. (Reward: A massive celebration party).
Career & Content Reach: Stepping in front of the camera with daily-life storytelling, launching my private paid community, and scaling the podcast. (Reward: A weekend getaway).
I’ve printed my new affirmations and placed them on my wall to anchor my mind every single day. If you are ready to stop wandering and start intentionally directing your life, do yourself a favor and check out Arion’s work. Grab the planner, tap into your own genius, and let’s elevate together.
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🎧 The Next Pivot: Live at Sophie’s Artist Lounge (7/8)
Speaking of showing up, doing the work, and being given the space to truly shine, I am so incredibly honored to announce my next live set.
Date: Wednesday, July 8th
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Sophie’s Artist Lounge
Admission: FREE & Open to the public
This new series is fueled by A Turn At The Table and The Kranzberg Arts Foundation. It’s designed to highlight local DJs who have consistently shown up in the community outside of standard open mic or open deck nights.
For context, my very first open decks night was back in September 2025, followed by another beautiful set in February 2026 (which you can actually watch fully recorded on my YouTube channel!). To go from those open deck rooms to being invited by the Kranzberg Arts Foundation for this featured series is a full-circle testament to what happens when you commit to your craft.
Come through for the music, stay for the networking, and let’s kickoff Q3 with the exact ‘Big Energy’ we deserve.
See you there,
DJ AO, Anna Ortiz-Aragon
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