We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Ansonia Serrano. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Ansonia below.

Ansonia, looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. Can you talk to us about a project that’s meant a lot to you?

Back in 2020, I was writing a bunch, thanks to having so much time at home. I remember coming up with this melody while I was thinking about my relationship with my fiance. We’ve been together for 9 years, and our lives have changed so much. Even with the many challenges, it never fails to feel like we are walking on some sort of destined path together. I asked myself, “is it luck, or just me? Just us? What makes us so special?”

The lyrics started pouring out and slowly turned into this nostalgic look back at where we’ve come from. From being 15 when we started dating, sneaking around to see each other, driving everywhere in his vintage, mustard yellow Ford truck, and learning about love and life. Fast forward to now, he moved across the country to live with me in Florida, and we’re making such amazing strides. I couldn’t help but celebrate that, because it’s pretty amazing.

I’ll admit, the concept felt really lighthearted until I was editing the video we filmed. Seeing us together with the settings we chose, and being affectionate on camera (which was very new for us) was a humbling moment. I realized how much time we’d really spent building the foundation for where we are now, and why I was able to write the song in the first place. I mean, how many people get to say they will marry their high school sweetheart? Tears, lots of tears!

Ansonia, 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’ve been singing and writing lyrics since I was a young kid, and I knew early on that music would be a focal point for my future. I was blessed to be born into a family with many gifts, and lots of music on both sides. My parents gave us so much variety in what was played at home, and while hip hop was always prevalent, I grew up loving just about everything. I participated in the arts all throughout school, from the theater, show choir, and band, and never stopped writing songs. I would find that it was almost my superpower if only to help me navigate my way through life.

I won a scholarship for singing and songwriting in 2011, then later won another scholarship and 2nd place in a vocal competition in 2016. Both of these were very validating for me, as I was still getting experience performing in front of people, especially with my own music. I first recorded music at 15, but I released my first single titled “Another Life” in 2019. That was a special project because not only did I get to begin my journey as an independent artist, I got to work with my brother who produced it, FREEDOLO. I performed it for the first time at a showcase here in Orlando, and I received the most amazing feedback. Since then, I’ve released a few more songs with my brother that you can find on any major music streaming service.

I’m ready to reenter the music scene after some much-needed time to love myself and go within. With this, I’m really excited to be coming out of a hiatus, and releasing my new single “is it luck?” on September 22nd! This song was written in 2020, and for most of us, so much has changed since then. I am eager to see what comes from this new chapter in my music career and beyond ready to share such special songs with everyone. I want to be a creator and artist that people can count on for honesty, transparency, and emotion. In my most authentic form, I am an emotional being that has only gotten here through connection with others. It would be an absolute honor to return that gift in some way, and I wish that it finds whoever needs it.

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

I used to think that I had to work extremely hard for everything, and even with that effort, nothing I desired was ever guaranteed. After all, there is always someone more worthy, more talented, or someone working harder, right?

Only when I realized that I do not have to struggle to do what is meant for me did it click in my mind. I was working too hard and expelling my energy in ways that weren’t serving me. I was subconsciously telling myself that who I was in the moment was not enough, therefore I was in a state of lacking. I would compare myself to other people and their success, and it would make me feel broken, less than, and ashamed of the art I created to heal. I had my vision focused on the wrong side of the road, so I was crashing on my own street.

The key here is that we are each born with unique gifts and an individual purpose, and it’s not something we ever need to force. Sure, it might take some people longer than others to find what it is, but it’s absolutely within all of us. I stopped working so hard for a moment, and I surrendered to the fact that I was already enough. I made a point to give up on trying to control the outcome or the details, and instead, take action in small ways. Small ripples, as they say. Now, I’m blessed to see so many surprises and gifts appearing all around me, I sleep better at night, and I don’t feel like I’m suffocating under some unknown pressure. Everything is happening in divine timing!

Is there mission driving your creative journey?

Because of my experiences and ability to write about so many of them, I always knew it’d be inevitable for me to be an intimate artist. I see myself in settings where I can really connect with my audience, and even hold discussions about life and what it all means. In addition to writing, I’m an empath and have a gift (and passion) for listening and helping people through their emotions. Music is my favorite method of expression, but the conversations that happen because of a meaningful song are a pretty close second. I want to create a safe space that is inclusive, vulnerable, and loving.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ansoniaserrano/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ansoniaserrano/
• Linkedin: https://twitter.com/ansoniaserrano
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkDTygoBOMYbg1Lf00H_hlw