The Toast DJ JuiceBox with Xandra Pohl: Monday, November 3rd, 2025
Nov 3, 2025
Xandra Pohl, known as DJ Xandra, is a Gen Z DJ and social media star who started her journey at just 16. In this lively chat, she dives into her rise to TikTok fame at the University of Miami and the challenges of being a female DJ, including battling online criticism and sexism. They also discuss pop culture, including Julia Fox's controversial Halloween costume and Meghan Markle's viral celebration. Plus, Xandra shares her dreams of headlining major festivals and her recent music releases, blending the worlds of DJing and social media with relatable insight.
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How Xandra Became A DJ
- Xandra Pohl described starting DJing at 16 after seeing a female DJ at Lollapalooza and taking lessons to learn the craft.
- She emphasized DJing is hard work and many people assume female DJs just “press play.”
Public Life Accelerates Growing Up
- Xandra said public scrutiny forces faster maturity and caution in what you share online.
- She learned to 'fuck up' privately before deciding what to expose publicly.
Respect Private Boundaries After Breakups
- Xandra respected keeping private requests after a breakup and honored her ex's wish to avoid online exposure.
- She advises respecting boundaries even when tempted to share personal details publicly.
