Luke Batten
Outside of an outlet for expressing the nuances of the human experience, the most significant benefit to music is its use as an ambience-setter. No gathering, party, or important event isn’t brought to life and remembered for the lively artists and intuitive DJs who set the mood. And the more critical the event — like a wedding — the more the mood matters. This is something that the owner of Royal Beats DJ Services, Stephanie Rivkin, aka DJ Stephanie Stardust, understands intimately.
For over 15 years, Stephanie has been turning into a driving force in the wedding event industry, shattering barriers and carving out a distinct path through the routinely male-dominated world of DJing. From starting as a shy, young DJ solopreneur to effectively growing one of the best wedding DJ companies in the industry is inspirational.
Stephanie’s journey has been unconventional. After losing her sales and wedding coordinator job in 2009, she suddenly found herself at a monumental crossroads. During this challenging time, in the face of adversity, she surprisingly discovered an unorthodox passion: karaoke hosting. While it felt a bit eccentric, Stephanie was excited and eventually found her spirit at the DJ booth. Despite skepticism from plenty of people around her, Stephanie remained true, followed her instincts, and took a leap of faith.
As a female DJ, Stephanie has faced many of the same challenges that women, unfortunately, face all too often in male-dominated industries. From dealing with harassment to overcoming her self-doubt, she has consistently refused to allow the obstacles in her path to block her way forward. Instead, she used them as fuel to propel herself forward. Through hard work, determination, and a strong support system, she has hurdled the challenges and established a name in the DJ industry that is synonymous with excellence.
Aside from leading the way through a male-dominated field, Stephanie’s diverse background and distinct perspective set her further apart. With experience as a meeting and wedding coordinator and yacht stewardess, she brings her vast wealth of knowledge and well-curated expertise to her work. Her attention to detail and ability to read a room make her events unique and personalized, resulting in meticulously crafted, unforgettable experiences for her clients.
Throughout her career, Stephanie has achieved multiple milestones and accolades. She has been recognized as a Top Wedding DJ in Connecticut numerous times and has had the opportunity to DJ at prestigious events and venues nationwide. Furthermore, Stephanie is also a well-respected writer and educator in the DJ community, endeavors that have only further solidified her reputation as a leader in the industry.
DJ Stephanie Stardust’s journey into life as a wedding DJ came about unexpectedly but has ultimately proven to be an example of the power of putting faith in your passion. From starting as a person with no more than an idea to follow her excitement, Stephanie has transformed into a prominent figure in the DJ industry, with Royal Beats providing the only DJ services you need to make your wedding as memorable as possible for everyone.
