We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Shea Diamond a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.
Shea, so great to have you with us and we want to jump right into a really important question. In recent years, it’s become so clear that we’re living through a time where so many folks are lacking self-confidence and self-esteem. So, we’d love to hear about your journey and how you developed your self-confidence and self-esteem.
believe self confidence is always a work in progress, it’s journey try to finding a balance between self doubt and real confidence instead of perceived confidence, once you stop caring what people think about how you dress, talk, act, walk and who you love people, you can do the things that make you happy, feel complete and most importantly the things that make you feel like you. I know that when i walk into the world i got three strikes against me, I’m black , I’m Trans and I’m a woman, historically people like me are subjected to those that which to break you down to your core, humble you, I remind myself that i am the main event, i’m smart, funny and beautiful, basically a triple threat! Outside of societal norms and unrealistic beauty standards. I am a real woman. It’s import ant to hold my head high, shoulders back when you walk in a room, speak with authority and practice self-confidence( fake it until you make it attitude) until it becomes who you are I used to care what friends and family thought of me until i was at my lowest and those i loved turned their backs on me, then i realized. The only thing that matter in the end is how i feel about me because at the end of the day i have to be able to at myself in the mirror and be okay with those that don’t understand me or the vision. It’s doesn’t matter what you think of me or what i do, it only that you’re thinking of me! I mind the business that pays me and in the words of the great Dr. Lourdes Ashley Hunter, know your worth a double it……… although I unapologetically triple it because the cost-of-living is going up and as a pisces I flow with the current of the water not against it.
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 singer songwriter, i used my music to amplify the voices of my community, raise awareness to issues we face as well as create art that make people feel seen, heard and leaves a feel good feeling! My music has opened so many doors for me throughout my life, I’m able to touch million people with that need to hear to messages within my song just as much as i need my music for my own personal healing!
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?
Three qualities i think are most important to develop are Creativity, conscientious and Humility
What would you advise – going all in on your strengths or investing on areas where you aren’t as strong to be more well-rounded?
To been seen by celebrities i’ve only dreamed of meeting and i get to work with them.”That’s a whole lot for me” From walking barefoot in Little Rock Arkansas, to walking the red carpet. I believe i beat the odds, people that seen me as disposable are watching God bless me in real time! . For someone so meek to dare to dream , to refuse to give up, and to fight against the odds is truly a testament.
I just released a covers E.P of some pretty amazing songs that i’d love people to check out!
I’ve been working on expanding my brand and i’ve been working behind the scenes with some pretty influential people and 2024 is going to be an amazing year. Buckle up and get ready for the ride of your life, it’s the year of the underdogs.
Honestly i think an Area i could use a little more TLC is in the love department, finding a renewed interest in dating and learning to trust again. but it takes a lot nowadays to get my attention, even even more to keep it.
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