We caught up with the brilliant and insightful K-VICTORIA a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.
K-VICTORIA, thanks so much for taking the time to share your insights and lessons with us today. We’re particularly interested in hearing about how you became such a resilient person. Where do you get your resilience from?
I think it comes from a dynamic mixture of self-awareness, and faith. Some things are hard to explain, but I always like to find myself doing what I’m actually supposed to be doing, not what is expected of me, or the pressures of society and things like that.
My resilience comes from my principles. I have a strong spiritual and family foundation. Because of it, I’m able to develop values and beliefs that lead to positive action.
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?
I am an LA-based singer/songwriter and performing artist. I am inspired by authenticity, and thinking outside of the box. My music is often eclectic with unique vibes, but its home is R&B-Pop-Soul. I like to believe that things in life are conquerable, and inspire others to feel the same, so you may hear some motivation in a lot of my music. It’s exciting and special because it’s authentically me, and some of my subject matters have a unique approach, like sometimes my songs start a certain way, and you wouldn’t see it coming where it is going. I really like to tell a story, evoke emotion, or inspire a great time, depending on the project/record.
Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?
Confidence to me is so important–Confidence in your craft, because true confidence is needed to outlast the challenges that you face. Remembering to be confident in who you are above any opposition has a lot to do with cutting out the noise, whether that means meditation, exercise, confiding in your inner circle, spirituality, or maybe a self-care practice. To each it’s own, but I believe everyone has their own recipe, which can be found in self-awareness.
Defining success was and is also so important to me. Everyday success is defined, and everyday positivity is defined. Learning how to define that journey for myself has led me to a more healthy and positive mindset. Defining success is a commitment to love, optimism, patience, and my faith. Creating a lifestyle that builds room for these qualities to grow has been essential to my inner peace.
Going with the flow. Not all the time, but sometimes, applying less efforts allows the right answers to come, rather than being forceful. Going with the flow is all about trusting the process. Sometimes that may mean surrendering to the flow of life.
Awesome, really appreciate you opening up with us today and before we close maybe you can share a book recommendation with us. Has there been a book that’s been impactful in your growth and development?
One of the most influential books to me is the Untethered Soul. It has so much knowledge on detaching and allowing, as a mental and sometimes spiritual practice that can benefit the flow of life, and being your best self.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.iamkvictoria.com
- Instagram: @iamkvictoria
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/kvictoriamusic
- Twitter: iamkvictoria
- Youtube: www.youtube.com/c/K-VICTORIA
- Other: Check me out on Spotify: Artist K-VICTORIA Thanks for your time!
Image Credits
First two photos (including main) – Eric lee; 3rd photo: editorial – unknown; 4th photo – Batchan Media (Canada); 5th photo – Darryl Savage; 6th photo: 340 Photography; 7th photo: Brass Angel Photography; 8th photo: Batchan Media (Canada)
