We recently had the chance to connect with Pocahontas Music and have shared our conversation below.
Hi Pocahontas , thank you for taking the time to reflect back on your journey with us. I think our readers are in for a real treat. There is so much we can all learn from each other and so thank you again for opening up with us. Let’s get into it: Who are you learning from right now?
Right now, I’m learning from God.
Not in a perfect or polished way, but in a very real, lived in way. I’m learning how to be still, how to listen, and how to trust the process even when the path doesn’t look like what I imagined. God has been teaching me how to turn pain into purpose without letting it harden me, how to heal without pretending the past didn’t happen, and how to show up as my full self instead of who I thought I had to be to survive.
That learning shows up in my music. I write from a place of truth now, less performance, more presence. I’m not trying to impress or mask anything. I’m allowing the songs to be honest reflections of growth, faith, struggle, and grace. Music has become a conversation instead of an escape.
It also shows up in my marriage and my children. God is teaching me patience, humility, and how to love in a healthier way, breaking cycles, choosing peace, and being intentional about what I pass down. I’m learning that strength isn’t control; it’s consistency, softness, and accountability.
And with past trauma, God is teaching me that healing doesn’t erase the story, it redeems it. I don’t have to live in survival mode anymore. I can live in alignment.
More than anything, God is allowing me to be authentic. Not who the world expects, not who trauma shaped, but who I actually am. That freedom is what fuels my art. If people connect to my music, it’s because it comes from that place, real, imperfect, and rooted in faith.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I’m Pocahontas Music, an independent recording artist, songwriter, and creative entrepreneur. My work blends R&B, pop, alternative, and soul, with storytelling at the center of everything I do. I’ve been creating music for most of my life, both publicly and behind the scenes, writing and contributing to projects across multiple genres while maintaining full creative independence. My brand is rooted in authenticity, emotional honesty, and resilience.
What makes my journey unique is that I’ve never chased an image or industry box. I chose substance over spectacle and truth over trends. My music reflects real life love, faith, healing, marriage, motherhood, and survival without exploiting pain or turning trauma into drama. I create from a place of purpose, allowing God to guide my art and my growth, and that freedom has helped me become more confident in who I am as both an artist and a person. Right now, I’m focused on releasing new music that feels deeply personal while continuing to build a legacy that encourages others to embrace their authentic selves and keep going even when the road hasn’t been easy.
Appreciate your sharing that. Let’s talk about your life, growing up and some of topics and learnings around that. Who were you before the world told you who you had to be?
Before the world told me who I had to be, I was simply a child who loved to create. I was curious, imaginative, and deeply expressive. Music was never a strategy or a career choice for me. It was instinctive. I sang, wrote, and felt everything intensely, long before I understood expectations, labels, or limitations. I trusted my voice and my emotions without fear of judgment.
As I grew older, the world tried to shape me into something more convenient, quieter, or more marketable. I was told how to look, how to sound, how to act, and who I should be for others. Somewhere along the way, that free and fearless version of me had to learn how to survive. But she never disappeared. She waited.
Today, my journey is about returning to that original self with wisdom instead of innocence. I create from a place of truth, faith, and lived experience. The music I make now is not about proving anything to the world. It is about honoring who I was before the noise, before the pressure, and before anyone tried to define my worth.
What have been the defining wounds of your life—and how have you healed them?
The defining wounds of my life come from severe childhood trauma that shaped me at a very young age. I was not silent about what I experienced. I spoke up, I told the truth, and I tried to protect myself and others even when it was uncomfortable or unwelcome. What hurt the most was not only what happened, but how often my voice was challenged, minimized, or ignored afterward.
Growing up with that level of trauma forces you to mature quickly. It affects how you see safety, trust, and love. For a long time, I carried the weight of being misunderstood while still being expected to function, succeed, and stay strong. That kind of pressure leaves deep marks, even on the most resilient people.
Healing for me has not been about silence or forgiveness on demand. It has been about clarity, boundaries, and truth. Faith has helped me understand that speaking honestly about harm is not bitterness, it is integrity. Music became a place where I could tell my story without distortion and reclaim my power in my own voice. I am still healing, but I no longer shrink my truth to make others comfortable. My resilience comes from surviving, speaking, and choosing to live authentically despite everything I endured.
So a lot of these questions go deep, but if you are open to it, we’ve got a few more questions that we’d love to get your take on. What are the biggest lies your industry tells itself?
One of the biggest lies the music industry tells itself is that sex appeal is required for success. Young girls are often oversexualized very early and told that this is the only way to be seen, heard, or profitable. The industry pushes the idea that sex sells, when in reality it sells access, control, and shock value, not longevity, talent, or substance. Too often, this is justified as branding or empowerment, when it is really about catering to unhealthy audiences and profit driven agendas rather than protecting young artists.
Another major lie is that you have to be famous, mainstream, or extremely popular to be successful. That narrative keeps artists chasing validation instead of building sustainable careers. Success does not require selling your body, compromising your values, or becoming someone you are not. It does not require signing away your identity or silence in exchange for exposure.
I am proof that you can remain independent, stay true to your morals, values, and character, and still reach people in meaningful ways. Real connection comes from authenticity, not oversexualization. Music should be about expression, storytelling, and truth, not pressure to perform a version of yourself that was never you to begin with. The industry may reward conformity, but true success comes from integrity, freedom, and owning your voice without compromise.
Okay, so before we go, let’s tackle one more area. What is the story you hope people tell about you when you’re gone?
I hope people say that I lived in truth and refused to abandon myself, even when it would have been easier to stay quiet or conform. I want my story to reflect resilience without glorifying suffering and courage without bitterness. That I chose integrity over image and purpose over popularity.
I hope they remember that I protected my values, my faith, and my children, and that I used my voice to speak up for those who are often ignored or pressured into silence. I want my legacy to show that success does not require self betrayal, exploitation, or losing your character along the way.
Most of all, I hope people say that my music helped them feel seen, understood, and less alone. That I proved it is possible to create, heal, and build a meaningful life while remaining independent and authentic. If my life encourages even one person to choose truth over approval and healing over performance, then I will know I lived the way I was meant to.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://linktr.ee/PocahontasMusic
- Twitter: https://x.com/pocamusic7?s=21
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCA5BMW_yGp5lyjHH_fL5VIA?si=Loylcq-_DPDVdju5
- Other: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3Itb5acDSPkgoiqbbz4cYy?si=krE-3RAMSE2IAny9byiZrw
Image Credits
Josiah Photography
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