Meet Joanna Seiber

We were lucky to catch up with Joanna Seiber recently and have shared our conversation below.

Hi Joanna, really happy you were able to join us today and we’re looking forward to sharing your story and insights with our readers. Let’s start with the heart of it all – purpose. How did you find your purpose?

In my early college years, I found a verse in the Scriptures that encouraged me to find my purpose in life. Psalm 27:4 says, “One thing have I asked of the Lord, that will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord, and to inquire in his temple”. During that time in school studying music, I faced many questions in life such as: Where do I go next? Why do I want to pursue a music career? What is the purpose of all this?. Then one day, I read Psalm 27:4 and it resonated with me that my purpose was not to fulfill my own selfish desires and ambitions, but rather to glorify God in every aspect of my life. With the glory of God in view, that then became my one desire – to make Him known and to be a light in dark places.

Let’s take a small detour – maybe you can share a bit about yourself before we dive back into some of the other questions we had for you?

When I was a little girl, I sat at my sister’s feet listening to her play the harp. At that time, I knew what my future ambitions would be – performing and making beautiful music on the harp. I even remember telling those around me that I wanted to play in Carnegie Hall someday.

As a 24-year-old in the music industry, God has blessed my career with some of the most notable performances that I could have dreamt of as a little girl. In the summer of 2023, I gave my Carnegie Hall debut on the stage of the Stern Auditorium featuring Dove-award winning artists Travis Cottrell and Selah. Since then, my music has been featured at the Dollywood Theme Parks, major television shows, luxury wedding venues, and universities such as East Tennessee State University, Carson Newman University, and University of Tennessee.

Not only have I experienced wonderful performances on the harp, but I have worked with countless creatives in the music industry to help launch their careers. In the fall of 2024, Joanna Seiber Entertainment came to existence in Knoxville, TN. Joanna Seiber Entertainment is an agency with over 200 musicians on its current roster and employs them throughout the South creating music for corporate events, shows, weddings, and concerts. Our brand focuses on creating excellent work, while sharing the gift of music and creating jobs for talented individuals across creative platforms.

There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?

1. Embracing the community around me and choosing to collaborate with other creatives, not compete.
2. Choosing to persevere, even in the most hopeless times.
3. Giving my ambitions/desires over to God.

The best advice I can offer to others in their journey of developing these qualities is to not try to do everything right over night. Growth takes time.

Before we go, maybe you can tell us a bit about your parents and what you feel was the most impactful thing they did for you?

My parents played a huge role in helping me build the music career I have worked towards. They taught me perseverance, a good work ethic, honesty, and diligence. Most of all, they raised all of their children to live for Christ and to serve others. All of those qualities have helped me tremendously in learning how to grow into adulthood and how to live a Christ-honoring life.

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CB Photography, True North Presents Photographer, Savannah Rose Photography

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