DJ RunDat Productions“We bring the music, the magic, and the mastery—so you can feel fully celebrated.”
DJ RunDat Productions
Meet Michelle Miller — Founder of DJ RunDat Productions
Boss Mama DJ • Entrepreneur • Mentor • Author • Visionary
Hi, I’m Michelle Miller—also known as DJ RunDat. I’m a DJ, entrepreneur, mentor, author, podcast host, and the proud founder of DJ RunDat Productions, a full-service entertainment company that brings high-vibe energy and seamless experiences to weddings, corporate events, festivals, and celebrations of every kind.
My journey has always been rooted in music. As a kid, I grew up in a home where soundtracks were sacred—one weekend Willie Nelson at the County Fair, the next dancing on stage with Rita Marley at age ten. My first record purchase was AC/DC, and before long I was collecting every Madonna album I could find. Music was never just a hobby; it was a compass.
In 2005, my entrepreneurial path began with Royal Roots Clothing, a community-inspired brand I built while raising two kids and learning the art of screen printing from scratch. Not long after, my passion for music pulled me into DJing—a calling that has shaped every chapter of my career.
The name DJ RunDat is a nod to my deep love of reggae and dancehall—phrases like “Run dat track” and “We run tings” that reflect movement, rhythm, and confidence. Jamaica has been a creative influence in my life, from collecting vinyl on the island to adventures that left lifelong marks (including a wild record-hunting trip at 18).
Over the years, my career has evolved from solo DJing into something much bigger:
a team, a school, a platform, and a community.
Today, DJ RunDat Productions is a full-service entertainment company offering:
🎧 High-vibe DJs & MCs
💡 Custom lighting & visual production
📸 Photo booth experiences
📋 Day-of coordination
🎤 Event hosts & talent
🎚 A full DJ school mentoring the next generation
We serve weddings, festivals, corporate events, schools, community celebrations, and private functions—infusing every experience with positive energy, professionalism, and intention.
Award-Winning DJ: North Coast Journal’s Best Wedding DJ in both 2024 & 2025
International Performer: DJing in Thailand & the Dominican Republic
Author: Bestselling book How to Start a DJ Business (2018)
Festival & Event Host: Host of the DJ Takeover at the Mobile Entertainment Expo (3 years running)
MC Talent: Emcee at the legendary Reggae on the River festival in 2024 & 2025
Podcast Creator: Queens on Decks (2018) and Royal Queens Rising (2020)
Industry Speaker: Featured in Mobile Beat Magazine, Disc Jockey News, and national DJ conventions
Mentor & Educator: Founder of the DJ RunDat School, empowering aspiring DJs and youth in the community
Entertainment is my art form and my service. My mission is to create experiences that feel alive—moments where people connect, celebrate, release, and remember. Whether it’s guiding the flow of a ceremony, lighting up a nightclub, empowering a teenager on their first set of decks, or helping a corporate team dance like nobody’s watching, I bring energy, heart, and professionalism to everything I do.
I believe in creating spaces where people feel free—free to express, to celebrate, to connect, to let the music carry them.
Thank you for taking the time to get to know my story.
Take a look around, explore the podcasts and interviews below, and when you’re ready—I’d love to bring the music and magic to your next event.
By Michelle Miller
In January 2018, RunDat self published her best selling book, How to Start a DJ Business! RunDat shares her journey into motherhood and entrepreneurship. It was a dream from childhood that she never gave up on. After 12 years of running her very own clothing line and storefront, she began to lose passion. She realized music was where her heart was and she gave DJ’n her all. Turning it from a hobby into her main gig. In this book she shares how she has successfully made DJ’n her career and how you can too!
