“You have to learn how to give yourself credit as you go. You got to give yourself credit because who would you be if you never began?” -LaNia Roberts On today’s episode I sat down with the multidisciplinary powerhouse LaNia Roberts who happens to express her creativity as a fine artist, author, singer, and speaker. Honey, we have an honest, vulnerable, and deeply inspiring conversation about the messy middle of creative life. LaNia opens up about her journey from being a young girl who felt invisible until her invisible gifts were made visible, to studying across the globe, and then facing the harsh realities of post-grad life, financial insecurity, and striving to be seen as a Black woman artist. We debunk the myth that creative success, that you have defined for yourself, has an age limit, and discuss seeing yourself as special in the mirror first, believing that the stars will align for you again, and giving yourself the credit you deserve. Whether you’re at a crossroads, in the midst of your own pivot, or just looking for encouragement—this conversation is the reminder you need that your journey matters, your art is necessary, and sometimes the biggest leap you can take is believing your own story is enough. Don’t forget to visit ayanabey.com/podcast to sign up for the newsletter, browse show merch, and for links to the instagram and patreon. Podcast Instagram Podcast Patreon Podcast Merch Podcast Youtube Channel Get in touch: LaNia Roberts Website LaNia the Artist Website Instagram Ayana Major Bey Website Instagram Show Sponsors: WeAudition: Get 25% off your membership when you use the code PIVOT, join at https://www.weaudition.com/ Host & Exec. Producer: Ayana Major Bey Theme Song: Lyrics co-written by Ayana Major Bey and Melissa Victor, with performance by Ayana Major Bey LaNia the artist, fine artist, author, singer, speaker, LaNia Roberts, Ayana Major Bey, Black women artist, pivots, messy middle, self-worth, visibility, invisibility, marginalized communities, art programs, Syracuse University, travel, artist financial support, mentorship, HarperCollins, book deal, The Art of Rising Again, personal growth, calculated risks, survival mindset, creative process, validation, self-compassion, expectations, thriving as an artist, giving yourself credit, stars aligning, you are special, Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
