Out Of Focus | Stevie Chanel | Episode 8

In Episode 8 of Out Of Focus, Jesse Coleman sits down with DJ Stevie Chanel for a powerful and deeply honest conversation about identity, family, and recovery. Stevie opens up about growing up in a faith-based household and the challenges she faced when her family struggled to accept her homosexual lifestyle. She shares how that lack of acceptance led to distance from her parents, living with her grandmother, and entering a toxic first lesbian relationship that had a lasting impact on her emotional well-being. As the weight of unresolved trauma grew, Stevie found herself battling alcohol and spiraling further away from who she was meant to be. This episode traces Stevie’s turning point—finding Team Recovery, embracing accountability, and rediscovering gratitude as a daily practice. Through recovery, she’s rebuilding her life, her relationships, and her passion for music, stepping back into the DJ world with a renewed sense of purpose. This is a raw, real, and inspiring story about resilience, self-acceptance, and the power of gratitude in both personal healing and professional growth. Follow DJ Stevie Chanel: Facebook: facebook.com/steviechanel Instagram: instagram.com/steviechanel