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

Alison, appreciate you joining us today. What’s been the most meaningful project you’ve worked on?

The most meaningful project I’ve ever done is a recent track called Y Not. I have been a member of my local YMCA for over 22 years and an instructor for almost 16 years. The YMCA has been a very positive impact on me and it was a blessing to be able to revisit the iconic track from The Village People and redo it with a more modern twist.

Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers.

I started music when covid hit and everything shut down. I temporarily lost my job at the YMCA as well as my hygienist position. My best friend from college had a music crew that allowed them to travel and perform often; he had the idea for me to write a chorus and verse. I agreed and started writing. By May 2020, I stepped in the booth and recorded Wannabe. By June, I was on a plane to South Beach Miami to film a music video. It was a very unique opportunity and offered me a chance to share some of me with listeners all over. I committed to family friendly lyrics and I am most proud that I continued to produce music for all ages, all venues. Motivation and inspiration remain my goals for all of my songs. After more than 5 years, I’m just getting started.

Let’s talk about resilience next – do you have a story you can share with us?

I wrote a song called ‘Dun dun dun’ that tells the story of a near fatal car accident I suffered in 2001. I was driving on a curvy road near my home when I lost control of my vehicle. I hit a tree with my driver’s side door. I went face first through the glass into the tree. My car then rolled 230 feet over a hill. I broke my lower back, left hip, right collar bone and every bone in my face. I punctured my left eye with glass and tree bark and broke the body/brain barrier. I was in a coma on a ventilator with cerebrospinal fluid bubbling from my nose. My injuries should have been fatal. Through prayer and excellent health care, I survived. Recovery was difficult and required multiple surgeries as well as therapy for cognitive deficiencies. I started with the YMCA in 2003 and went back to college in May of that year. College wasn’t easy and I had to study very hard to offset the memory issues. That work paid off and I graduated Shawnee State University with my degree and cum laude honors. I maintained my membership with the YMCA and became an instructor in 2010. Quitting was never an option, nor was it in my vernacular. Those years shaped me tremendously and I am grateful for the experience and the blessings I received as a result.

What do you find most rewarding about being a creative?

The biggest reward from being an artist and performer is connecting with the audience. It’s been amazing to see people connect with me through common experiences. It proves we aren’t nearly as different as we may have initially believed. That same reward makes my careers in hygiene and fitness rewarding as well. Its a beautiful thing to interact with so many people and impact their health and wellness. Music can provide the same positive effects.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://Sisaligmgfc.com
• Instagram: Sisali_gmgf
• Facebook: Alison Webb or Sis’Ali
• Youtube: Sis’ali

Image Credits

JT Filmz
Lil Craig of 2 Reel