We’re looking forward to introducing you to Moe Houston . Check out our conversation below.
Hi Moe, thank you so much for taking time out of your busy day to share your story, experiences and insights with our readers. Let’s jump right in with an interesting one: Are you walking a path—or wandering?
I thought this was a warm-up question? Haha.
Phew—honestly, I feel like I spent so much time just wandering. But I don’t think that was a bad thing. I think I needed that time to find my path again.
After I graduated with my master’s, I slipped into this “wander mode.” I wanted to know what life felt like when I could just live it—without the pressure of intense day-to-day responsibilities. I wanted to let my mind explore and breathe for a while.
I’m not sure if that was the best idea, but in the end, I think it helped me reconnect with myself. I can confidently say I’m on the right path now.
But for about six months to a year, I really was just drifting. It felt lonely at times—honestly, most of the time—but I knew I had to figure things out internally before I could move forward.
So much for an icebreaker though, right? Hahaha.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
My name is Moe, and it’s been a mix lately in terms of what I’ve been up to, especially since it’s been a while since I’ve done one of these kinds of interviews. I’ve always introduced myself as an author (which I still am), but recently I’ve also started diving into the world of DJing.
I haven’t really come across anyone who’s pursuing both writing and DJing at the same time. If you know someone, please send them my way! Both are super important to me because they allow me to tell stories in different ways. I love writing narratives, but I also love playing music that carries its own story and emotion.
What pulled me into DJing is that I live in an area where there isn’t a strong R&B or House music scene. So my motto became: “if you can’t find it, make it”. These days, I’ve been throwing rooftop events, keeping them lowkey but really enjoyable for my friends and me. A space where you can dance but also have a good conversation with the person next to you.
I think this vibe overlaps with my writing too. As an author, I’ve always felt there weren’t enough stories about how things don’t work out, and how sometimes, that’s where the real treasure lies. That’s actually a little spoiler for my next book.
So yeah, that’s just a glimpse of what I’ve been working on. I’m excited to share both projects with the world. One day, I hope to bring them together—imagine a book event with a DJ set in the background. Nothing too heavy, just the right kind of vibe to catch a mood while talking about stories.
Thanks for sharing that. Would love to go back in time and hear about how your past might have impacted who you are today. What part of you has served its purpose and must now be released?
Hmm… this is a question that really makes you think. I want to say my entire 20s served their purpose. I think during that time, I was trying to protect myself, trying to focus in, and in a way, I was living for others and not for myself.
I know growing up is literally inevitable. But right now, I think I’m the most emotionally, physically, and mentally healthy I’ve ever been. I spent years gathering the tools, going through heartbreaks, losing friendships, and eventually regaining beautiful ones in different ways.
I have the best community I’ve ever had in my life, and that came from letting go of a time I once believed was the best for me. The truth is, you just don’t know anything until you take a risk and do the things that make you uncomfortable.
So I guess I was holding on to the idea of being “young.” I thought turning 30 would be scary. I thought it meant the start of getting old. But honestly, I think it’s the beginning of something new, something youthful and powerful in a different way.
Was there ever a time you almost gave up?
I think about this more often than not. I actually stopped writing for about two years. During that time, I only managed to write one chapter of the new book. I hit a serious writer’s block—I genuinely felt like I would never finish this second book. In a way, I gave up.
I had no motivation, couldn’t find the heart to continue, and I even struggled to tell people I had written a book in the first place. I was in a funk. Writing didn’t feel natural anymore, and I truly believed I was one and done.
But then, out of nowhere, something clicked.
I found myself in new situations—ones I’d never experienced before—and they pushed me to see things differently. I started having conversations with others about how to express these experiences in a story. I began taking notes on my phone, jotting down talking points, and even interviewing people who were part of my book to understand how they’d naturally handle certain scenarios.
I asked how they overcame challenges, especially with age and perspective. And that’s when I realized: I had been writing all along. I just hadn’t shaped it into a story yet—one that would make sense to the reader.
And then boom… I was back, typing my life away on book number two.
Sure, so let’s go deeper into your values and how you think. Is the public version of you the real you?
Yes, I don’t know if that will ever change. As I put myself more into the spotlight—through the events I attend, the places I go, and through being seen online from DJ’ing or occasional modeling gigs—people are starting to recognize me. I’m putting myself out there a lot, and it’s getting noticed.
But to be honest, I’m not sure how well I’m handling it.
I want to stay sweet and approachable, but sometimes it gets overwhelming. I’ve even started avoiding certain spaces because I don’t want to attract too much attention. I’m not trying to say I’m the hottest thing on the block, but when too much attention is centered around me, I get overwhelmed really easily—especially when I’m just out trying to have fun with my friends.
I’m still friendly and will talk to people, but in my head I’m screaming, like, “Ahh!” Sometimes, I’d love nothing more than to just bury my head in a pillow.
But the more this happens, the more I realize that avoiding it isn’t really an option. I’m choosing to step into the spotlight, and I need to accept what comes with that. I understand that now.
Okay, so before we go, let’s tackle one more area. If you knew you had 10 years left, what would you stop doing immediately?
Paying bills, caring about what I eat and how I eat it—all of that would probably change. If I knew the end of my life was near, I’d travel the world so much more. I’d stop caring about so many things because honestly, what would be the point?
Knowing the exact end time of my life would probably flip everything upside down. I fear it would do a complete 180 on how I live, and that can’t be healthy, haha. I hope I’m never given that kind of information because I wouldn’t know how to handle the carefree lifestyle I’d immediately switch to.
That would be dangerous Moe if I’m being honest, hahaha.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: @moenotmaurice
- Facebook: Maurice Houston
- Other: Find my current book on Amazon at “Time Flies Finding Yourself”
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