Meet Tiana Snow

We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Tiana Snow a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

Tiana , we’re thrilled to have you sharing your thoughts and lessons with our community. So, for folks who are at a stage in their life or career where they are trying to be more resilient, can you share where you get your resilience from?

My resilience was born out of survival.
I come from Ukraine, and when the war started, I had to leave everything behind — my home, my family, my career — and start again in a foreign country, alone with my child.
There was no time to collapse or give up. I learned that resilience isn’t about being fearless — it’s about continuing to move even when you’re terrified.
Every day I reminded myself that my child deserves safety and a future. That purpose gave me strength.

Over time, what began as survival turned into transformation. I found new ways to express myself through music, performance, and writing — and every challenge became proof that I can rebuild my life from zero and still create beauty out of chaos.

Appreciate the insights and wisdom. Before we dig deeper and ask you about the skills that matter and more, maybe you can tell our readers about yourself?

I’m a violinist, songwriter, and author based in Las Vegas. My art combines classical technique with modern, emotional storytelling — I create performances that blend live violin, movement, and cinematic energy.

What excites me most about my work is the freedom to turn emotion into sound and transform personal experiences into something universal. I believe music can be both intimate and powerful — it can heal, inspire, and awaken strength in others.

Currently, I’m developing a live show concept that unites violin performance, vocals, and dance — exploring sensuality, power, and resilience through sound and movement. It’s my way to tell stories without words and connect with people on a deeper level.

Beyond music, I’m also finishing my first novel — a psychological thriller about identity, obsession, and self-discovery. Both my writing and my music share the same message: that transformation is possible, no matter where you come from.

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?

Looking back, the three qualities that shaped my life and career are resilience, self-discipline, and authenticity.

Resilience was born in me during the war in Ukraine. I witnessed it with my own eyes for three weeks before escaping with my child — no belongings, not even my violin. It was a real escape, just a passport and faith that we’d survive. That experience taught me one truth: when you have skill, faith, and courage — everything else finds you again.

Self-discipline grew through my passion for both music and bodybuilding. As a performing violinist and amateur bodybuilder, I’ve learned that progress is built in silence — through repetition, pain, and consistency. Strength, whether physical or emotional, is something you build daily.

Authenticity is what keeps me alive as an artist. Even though I’m a professional musician, I’ve chosen to keep exploring new forms of creativity — like writing. At 42, I’m finishing my first novel, proving that it’s never too late to reinvent yourself.

As a solo mom, immigrant, and artist, I’ve learned that nothing is impossible when you stop asking for permission to be yourself.

Thanks so much for sharing all these insights with us today. Before we go, is there a book that’s played in important role in your development?

One of the most impactful books for me was Reality Transurfing by Vadim Zeland.
I read it long before the war, but during the occupation of my hometown, Bucha, its message became real. We were trapped in our home — no water, no electricity, no internet — only fear and the sounds of gunfire outside.

In that moment, I realized there was only one thing I could truly control — my inner state. I could either stay paralyzed by fear or choose to focus on love, on holding my son, on remembering beauty even in chaos.

That shift in mindset saved me. It helped me stay calm, protect my child, and find the courage to escape. Since then, I’ve carried that lesson into everything I do — that even when the world collapses, your inner world can still create light.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://tianasnowviolin.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/snowviolintiana?igsh=bXF6ZWwxazFoajB6&utm_source=qr