Today we’d like to introduce you to Albania Sofia.
Hi Albania, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
The artistic, extravagant, court-like spectacles have always caught my eye. From an early age, I knew I wanted to be an artist, there was not a doubt in my soul. I was born in Burgos, Spain, to a Dominican mother and a Spanish father. At an early age, I moved with my family to Miami, where I grew up and finished my studies, obtaining a BA in Communications from FIU. Shortly after that, I made my way to Bali, where I volunteered for two months as an English teacher and then lived in different cities such as New York, LA, and Madrid. I have always been involved in the world of the arts from a very early age; jumping from musical theatre, television and later on becoming a recording artist. Since an early age, writing has been a passion of mine, and it is through this outlet and my adoration for music that I discovered my passion. My sounds are a mix of a number of styles and cultures, reflecting my upbringing and the feeling I’ve always carried with me of being a third-culture kid.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
I think my only challenge is getting out of my own way at times. I have found that if you are honest, passionate, and dedicated, you will see the fruits of your labor. So I always try to show up as my best self at all times and live life with complete authenticity. I am very mindful of what my inner dialogue sounds like and try to love myself the most when I am feeling down. I expect a lot from myself and sometimes want really big outcomes, but that is where the practice of patience comes in, and I remind myself that the little wins are just as important as the big ones. I always remember, “Happiness is not at the top of the mountains but in how to climb it.”
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
I am a singer/song-writer
Contact Info:
- Email: [email protected]
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/albaniasofia
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUKwPLSjApvdqhKnYUi2QNA
- SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/albaniasofia
Image Credits
Pictures taken by: @tomgorl @govigovv
