Meet Sophia Parigi

We recently connected with Sophia Parigi and have shared our conversation below.

Hi Sophia, thanks for sharing your insights with our community today. Part of your success, no doubt, is due to your work ethic and so we’d love if you could open up about where you got your work ethic from?
My work ethic, like most personality traits, was developed in my younger years by balancing academics and music study with other aspects of my life. But more importantly, my work ethic comes from my deep commitment to being the truest, best version of myself.

My entire life, I’ve found myself diverging from the norm and what my peers were doing, both in appearance and interests, which often led to feeling isolated. For example, growing up, while others played sports during recess, I knew that was not something I enjoyed so I would just sing and make music. It wasn’t about showcasing talent or seeking attention; it was simply something I loved to do, just like how others enjoyed playing ball. However, I never saw my differences as flaws and my spiritual faith was emboldening. Instead of conforming to societal expectations, I doubled down on my individuality by continuing to do what I loved doing.

Also at a young age, I was faced with an unexpected international and emotional journey that accompanied a move to Italy in order to be with my father’s family through his terminal battle with cancer. I learned resilience through adversity, and these experiences only made my sense of self and work ethic stronger. It became even clearer for me as I understood how important it was to be valued as a person and not give energy to whatever negative opinions people had of me. Rather than letting criticism deter me, I channeled it into honing my musical talents, academic excellence, and a new language, which helped grow my confidence and inner happiness. It took me years of inner searching to understand what drove and continues to drive my determination to succeed. Work ethic is the effect of what comes from letting go of any devaluing noise and taking a bold journey to what you love doing.

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 find fulfillment in being able to share my passion for music with others in my performances and in my job. Whether it’s playing at a wedding, a corporate event, or teaching a young student how to play their first song on the piano, I am grateful for the opportunity to create meaningful connections through music.

I also love the diversity of my work – one day I may be performing classical music at a church service, and the next I could be leading a high-energy brass band parade through the streets of New Orleans. The versatility of my job keeps things exciting and allows me to continually grow and evolve as a musician and a person..

Overall, I am grateful to be able to make a living doing what I love and sharing my passion for music with others. It truly is a privilege to bring people together through the power of music.

If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?
1. Work at something that you love doing. Research it. There are so many ideas on the internet. Make the first step towards it and things will fall in place. 2. Get rid of negative chatter whether its your own or someone elses.
3. Think it – Believe it will happen!

To close, maybe we can chat about your parents and what they did that was particularly impactful for you?
My parents loved me unconditionally which taught me good human-being traits of how to be a good friend, have spiritual faith, forgive others and how one word of encouragement can make a difference to someone. Be kind, love uncontitionally.

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New Orleans Parigi, Inc

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