Meet Mía of Los Angeles

Today we’d like to introduce you to Mía.

Hi Mía, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
Music has always been a part of my DNA. Growing up around my cousins, who were well known reggaeton artists and producers in Honduras, I spent hours in studios immersed in their creative world and Latin music, which continues to inspire my sound today.

I also grew up attending festivals, where I fell in love with dance music and the connection it creates. Seeing DJs command a crowd and the energy exchange in those spaces is what truly caught my attention. There was something powerful about how music could bring strangers together, regardless of background.

I’ve always had a passion for storytelling. In second grade, I wrote and directed my first play, and that love for creating stories eventually led me to study journalism in college. I later pursued public relations, where I spent ten years working in entertainment as a publicist, helping reputable brands, artists, and companies across music, fashion, and television strengthen their presence. While I loved the industry, something always felt missing, and I knew I would eventually find my way back to music in a more personal way.

That turning point came in 2023, when the writers strike impacted the entertainment industry and led to widespread layoffs, including my role. An identity I had built for so long suddenly disappeared, forcing me to rethink my path. Instead of stepping away from creativity, I leaned into it. While navigating an uncertain job market, I began teaching myself how to DJ at home. What started as a creative outlet became a lifeline during a period when things felt heavy.

I started sharing my DJ journey on social media and documenting my progress. An old friend from college (shoutout to Andrew!) encouraged me to send a mix to one of the biggest underground collectives in LA, which led to my first gig and opened the door to consistent bookings. From there, I doubled down, applying everything I had learned in marketing and public relations to build my own brand from the ground up.

What began as a moment of uncertainty ultimately became the foundation for Mía Luna, giving me the space to reconnect with myself and my roots. The name was born from “luna mía,” which is what my mom used to call me growing up, a term of love that has always stayed with me. In Spanish, it means “my moon.” Through this project, I have been able to reconnect with my Latina identity, celebrate my upbringing, and honor the culture that shaped me. I carry that love, family, and sense of community into everything I do.

Music has become my way of storytelling, from writing and directing my first play in second grade to curating sets that move a crowd today.

Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
The path to building a career in music has been anything but smooth, and it has tested me in ways I never imagined.

I have had to make a lot of sacrifices along the way. I’ve missed birthdays, celebrations, and time with loved ones in order to take gigs, practice, or build my brand. For a long time, I balanced a 9-5 while growing my DJ career on the side, which often felt like living a double life. Being a DJ today is about so much more than just playing music. I am a one woman operation: DJ, content creator, entrepreneur, promoter, talent manager, accountant, creative director, and everything in between. It’s incredibly time consuming, physically demanding, and mentally exhausting, but it has also taught me discipline, resilience, and how to build something from the ground up.

Being a woman in this scene also comes with its own challenges. People often question how you got your opportunities or assume the only reason you’re there is because of the way you look or who you know. There’s a perception that DJs live glamorous, party filled lives, but no one sees the hours of practice, planning, and hard work that go into every set, every booking, and every post. There’s constant scrutiny, with people nitpicking everything from your skills to your wardrobe. It requires thick skin to be in this space. I’ve played at my dream venues with packed rooms and energy that’s completely electric, and I’ve also had gigs that are humbling in their own way. The highs are incredible, but the lows teach you just as much.

There’s also an emotional price. I’ve had to perform while heartbroken, physically injured, grieving, exhausted, or sad because I didn’t want to disappoint a crowd or a client. Even on the hardest days, I show up and give everything I have, which can be draining but also deeply grounding in its own way. Balancing all of this while still making time for the things that keep me centered: friends, family, loved ones, and my health has been its own learning process, but it’s what keeps me sane and inspired.

Even with all the sacrifice, my love for music and the community it creates keeps me going. Every challenge has shaped the artist and the person I am becoming.

Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
I’m a Los Angeles based DJ and creative curator, and at the heart of what I do is connection. I mix house, Latin, and global rhythms into high energy, hypnotic sets. My sound comes directly from my Latina roots and my own upbringing on dance floors and at festivals. I’m especially drawn to tracks led by female vocals and love incorporating live elements like drums whenever I can, and I enjoy experimenting with unexpected textures.

Beyond DJing, I think of my work as building experiences. With a background in marketing, public relations, and live event production, I’m very hands on with everything I do. Mía Luna is something I’ve built piece by piece, and I’m deeply involved in every part of it, including the community that’s grown around it. I’m grateful for the community that continues to show up and support me. The energy they bring to my gigs is a huge part of why those moments feel so special.

Giving back is really important to me. I’ve been actively involved in volunteering, including supporting the YMCA during the LA fires, which reinforced how meaningful it is to use my platform in service of others.

One of my proudest projects has been Tabú, a masquerade style event hosted at an art gallery, where music, fashion, and culture came together to create something immersive and memorable. Experiences like that have shaped how I approach DJing—not just as a performer, but as a curator and entrepreneur. Fashion has always been a huge part of how I express myself, and I see it as another way to connect with people and the community. Right now, I’m designing my own hat line featuring popular Latino sayings for people in the scene to rock, and I’m so excited for the official release!

What I’m most proud of is building Mía Luna from the ground up while staying true to who I am and where I come from. Long term, my dream is to become an educator and mentor for younger artists, especially women, and help them navigate this industry with confidence.

Whether I’m playing for my dream venues, intimate underground crowds, galleries, or corporate events, my goal is always the same: to create an energetic exchange that feels inclusive, empowering, and rooted in culture.

Do you have recommendations for books, apps, blogs, etc?
I’m really inspired by things that keep me curious and grounded, like content around self growth, creativity, and honest conversations, especially from women and artists finding their own path. Hearing people talk openly about their journeys is always motivating. I also gravitate toward resources around entrepreneurship, healing, self awareness, and balance, because staying grounded is just as important to me as staying creative.

Some of my favorite books include Destination Dancefloor: A Global Atlas of Dance Music by Duncan Dick and Self Made by Nely Galán, and I love podcasts like Elevated Frequencies with Olivia Mancuso, On Purpose with Jay Shetty, and Hidden Brain. A must watch for every aspiring female DJ is Underplayed. It really opened my eyes to the challenges women face in electronic music, from gender and ethnic imbalance to representation behind the decks. What really stuck with me were the stories of women like Rezz and Alison Wonderland, who were self taught, pushing boundaries, and carving their own path. Watching it reminded me of the sacrifices women in music have to make and why lifting each other up is so important. I also studied at Pete Tong Academy, where I learned invaluable insights from legends like Pete Tong, Carl Cox, Jamie Jones, Nicole Moudaber, and TSHA.

When it comes to music itself, I love how accessible house is. A song with just a few plays on SoundCloud can be discovered by a big artist or label, which is very different from other genres where you often have to go through radio or managers. SoundCloud and Spotify are part of my daily routine, and I spend hours digging for new sounds, voices, and tracks that spark ideas for my sets.

I am also learning how to produce right now, and platforms like YouTube, along with guidance from other producers have been instrumental. I really believe in investing in your education, whether that is through an online course, one on one time with someone you admire, or just picking people’s brains. The best education comes from real life, though. Supporting DJ friends, feeling the crowd’s energy, and seeing what resonates teaches you things you cannot learn anywhere else. Human connection, observation, and real world experience are what fuel me the most as an artist.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/djmialuna/?hl=en

Image Credits
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