We were lucky to catch up with Amanda recently and have shared our conversation below.

Amanda, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. Did you always know you wanted to pursue a creative or artistic career? When did you first know?

It’s hard for me to point to one exact moment because music has been part of my life for as long as I can remember. I’ve always loved singing, performing, and writing, and for most of my life I carried two big dreams: becoming a doctor and becoming a successful music artist. For a long time, medicine felt like the more realistic path, while music felt like the dream I loved but wasn’t sure I could build a career around.
That started to change over the past few years. As I began taking music more seriously—writing consistently, releasing songs, working with a team, and connecting with listeners—I started to realize that a career in music might actually be possible. The more effort I put into it, the more I saw doors begin to open, and the more I could envision a future where music wasn’t just something I loved, but something I could genuinely do professionally.
Even so, the biggest confirmation has never come from a specific achievement. It comes from the feeling I get every time I perform, create, or connect with people through music. Whether I’m writing a song, singing, or standing in front of an audience, there’s a sense of purpose and fulfillment that’s difficult to describe. There’s an energy exchange that happens when people connect with something you’ve created, and I don’t think I’ll ever get tired of that feeling.
I’m still pursuing my pre-med path alongside music, but I’ve learned that sometimes you don’t have to choose between being practical and following your passion. Right now, I’m giving both dreams everything I’ve got while staying open to where the journey leads. What I do know is that I can’t imagine a life where music isn’t a central part of it.

Amanda, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?

I’m Amanda Chloe, an independent Pop/R&B artist originally from Guam. I was born and raised on the island before moving to California to attend UCLA, where I graduated with a degree in Neuroscience. While I’m also pursuing a future career in medicine, music has been a constant in my life for as long as I can remember.
I started singing and writing songs when I was around four years old. Growing up, I participated in voice recitals, school plays, musicals, and community performances, and I quickly fell in love with the experience of sharing music with other people. Writing became one of the primary ways I processed life, explored my imagination, and expressed emotions that were often difficult to put into words.
Today, I create Pop/R&B music inspired by real-life experiences and emotions. My songs often explore themes of love, heartbreak, self-worth, healing, and personal growth. I’m drawn to the moments that feel the most human—the conversations we replay in our heads, the emotions we struggle to explain, and the experiences that shape who we become. My goal is to turn those moments into music that listeners can see themselves in.
Growing up in Guam has influenced who I am in countless ways, and I carry that with me in everything I do. As I’ve gotten older and met people from all different backgrounds, one thing I’ve realized is that we’re often more alike than we are different. No matter where we’re from, we all experience the same kinds of emotions, challenges, and relationships. That’s something I try to reflect in my music. I want people to be able to hear a song and feel understood, regardless of what their story looks like.
One of the things I’m most proud of is continuing to pursue music while also working toward a career in medicine. Balancing both paths has required a lot of discipline, resilience, and belief in myself, especially during moments when the road ahead felt uncertain. My diagnosis with Type 1 diabetes during college also challenged me in ways I never expected and taught me a great deal about perseverance.
More than anything, I want people to know that authenticity is at the center of everything I create. I’m still learning, growing, and discovering who I am as both an artist and a person, and I think that journey is reflected in my music. If my songs can help someone feel understood, put words to an emotion they couldn’t quite explain, or remind them that they’re not alone in what they’re experiencing, then I’ve done what I set out to do.

Learning and unlearning are both critical parts of growth – can you share a story of a time when you had to unlearn a lesson?

One lesson I’ve had to unlearn is the idea that if something is truly meant for you, it should always come easily.
For a long time, I think I believed that if a path was right, there would be very little resistance. If something felt difficult, I sometimes wondered whether it was a sign that I should be doing something else. Over time, I’ve realized that life is much more nuanced than that.
I do believe there are certain things that are meant to find us. One of my favorite examples is meeting my manager. We happened to be seated next to each other on a random flight to Las Vegas while I was on my way to celebrate a friend’s birthday. It was one of those moments that felt too unlikely and perfectly timed not to mean something.
At the same time, I’ve learned that even when an opportunity is meant for you, you still have to grow into it. You still have to put in the work, face challenges, develop your skills, and build the confidence to step into the person you’re capable of becoming. The opportunity may arrive unexpectedly, but what you do with it is up to you.
Whether it’s music, medicine, or life in general, some of my most meaningful experiences have required persistence, resilience, and faith during seasons when progress wasn’t obvious. Looking back, I don’t see those struggles as evidence that something wasn’t meant for me. I see them as part of the process of becoming ready for it.
I’ve learned that sometimes the things we’re meant to have aren’t simply handed to us. Sometimes we’re asked to earn the wisdom, experience, and perspective necessary to fully appreciate them when they arrive.
In many ways, I feel like I’m living in that season right now. I’m working hard, taking risks, staying consistent, and putting one foot in front of the other without always seeing immediate results. It can be tempting to focus on how far there is left to go, but I’ve come to trust that growth is happening even when it isn’t obvious. Not every season is meant for harvesting; some seasons are meant for planting, learning, and becoming. I think that’s where a lot of people give up, but I’ve learned to appreciate that part of the journey too, because one day I’ll be able to look back and see that it was preparing me for everything that came next.

For you, what’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative?

For me, the most rewarding part of being an artist is seeing people connect with my music. At the end of the day, music is about connection, so there’s nothing more meaningful than realizing something I’ve created has resonated with someone else.
Sometimes it’s something small, like a comment on a post, a reply to an Instagram story, or hearing a coworker or friend casually sing one of my songs. Other times it’s seeing someone in an audience connect with a performance in real time. No matter how big or small the moment is, it never gets old.
One moment that really stuck with me was when a close friend told me, “Your music speaks to me.” I remember being genuinely surprised because I had always assumed she listened to my music mainly because she was my friend and wanted to support me. Hearing her say that made me realize that she wasn’t just supporting me—she was connecting with the music itself. As an artist, that’s one of the greatest compliments you can receive.
Songwriting can be a very personal experience, so it’s incredibly rewarding when something that came from my own life and emotions ends up meaning something to someone else. Knowing that a song made someone feel understood, brought back a memory, helped them process an emotion, or simply made their day a little better is everything to me.
That’s the fuel that keeps me creating. Long after streams, numbers, and milestones, I think those human moments of connection are what I’ll always value most.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://app.getpinpoint.io/amandachloe
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsamandachloe?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
• Other: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@amandaxchloee?_r=1&_t=ZP-97POrOxC5Z1

Image Credits

Kara Sperling
Jonathan Demores