Power People: Rebecca & Fiona

Power People celebrates individuals who carve out their own path – in their careers, lives, and parenthood. For more than a decade, Rebecca Scheja and Fiona FitzPatrick have done exactly that: building an international DJ and artist career entirely on their own terms. Now they’re also navigating parenthood, balancing life between the studio, the road, and everyday routines at home. We sat down with the duo to talk about how becoming parents has shifted their perspective, the new tempo in their lives, and why they feel more like themselves than ever.

Becoming a parent is often described as something that changes everything. For Rebecca and Fiona, it feels more like an extension of who they already were.

– I actually feel like I’m exactly the same, says Fiona. A lot of the things people told me would happen – that I’d become anxious or overly emotional – didn’t happen at all.

Rebecca agrees.

– Same here. But certain parts of me, certain opinions, have become stronger. I react more to injustices in the world now, and to people who communicate in condescending or hurtful ways.

Motherhood didn’t reinvent them. But it deepened their sense of self.

– I don’t really think about identity that much, says Fiona. We just go. For us, everything feels the same, even if it might look different from the outside.

– I’ve tried not to make the label “mom” into something new or separate, says Rebecca. It’s an extension of who I already was. A development, not a change.

Fiona FitzPatrick & Rebecca Scheja in the Najell Easy vol. 2

Life as an artist is fast, intense, and always in motion. But with parenthood came a new rhythm – a calmer tempo where everyday logistics and baby bottles sometimes take center stage.

– I have to force myself to cool down, says Fiona. I love running around, bouncing between highs and lows on every level. But now I feel like I don’t want to pull my daughter into that tempo all the time. More calm. One thing at a time.

Rebecca describes a similar shift.

– Stress doesn’t take up as much space anymore. It suddenly feels pretty pointless. It doesn’t matter if I catch this tube or the next one three minutes later – what matters is being present with my son.

But for some parts of baby life, tour life had actually prepared them surprisingly well.

– Touring has definitely been a good training ground for sleepless nights and unpredictable days, Rebecca laughs.

The emotional side of parenthood, on the other hand, is impossible to prepare for.

– The sense of responsibility is huge. And so is the love. It’s so overwhelming it almost hurts sometimes. I often wish the day had more hours so I could fit in studio time and still spend time with my little one without feeling like something takes time away from us.

Fiona remembers the early months particularly well.

– In the beginning, you feel pretty inadequate in every direction. But after about a year, everything settled.

When we ask about the future, both are crystal clear.

– We see it very bright, says Fiona. Lots of traveling, lots of DJ shows, and lots of music ahead. And hopefully with our families along with us.

When it comes to balancing work and parenthood, they try not to overthink it.

– You really can’t think too much about it, says Fiona. And you need really good support.

Their picture of a “perfect day” has also shifted – but not necessarily slowed.

– A perfect day starts with the world’s best cup of coffee, says Fiona. If the coffee is bad, I’m disappointed the entire day. Then the studio, a workout, and getting to pick up early from daycare before it gets dark.

Rebecca describes a similar flow.

– A morning with the baby and my partner, a workout, then sliding into the studio around lunch. A good salad, a few hours of work, then home for cuddles. And ideally pasta and wine after bedtime.

To remain free as parents, they try not to create a separation between “before” and “after” kids.

– Spend time with people who have kids and people who don’t, says Rebecca. Keep going out sometimes, host dinners at home, and don’t live two completely different lives.

She also believes in letting kids become comfortable with other adults early.

– Let someone else take care of your child sometimes.

For anyone expecting their first baby, they have a few simple tips.

– Go to the movies together, they say, laughing. It gets a bit trickier later.

And:

– Sleep as long as you possibly can.

But above all:

– Talk about how you see the future and parenting before the baby arrives.

If they could give their past selves one piece of advice, it would be simple.

– It’s the best thing that’s ever happened. And you’re exactly the same – just more.

Three quick ones

Morning routine:
R: Coffee in bed while the little one has his bottle, then playtime, reading and a bath together before heading out.
F: Waking up and cuddling all together with breakfast in bed! Getting up early enough to avoid stress before daycare – and ideally walking there together.

Always in the bag:
R: Sunglasses (always on my head), lip liner, diapers, wipes and pouches – if I’m with the little one, haha.
F: Absurd amounts of lip liner. And sunglasses.

One word for this life phase:
R: LUNABABY
F: GOOO

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