We recently connected with Ceola Johnson and have shared our conversation below.
Ceola, appreciate you joining us today. I’m sure there have been days where the challenges of being an artist or creative force you to think about what it would be like to just have a regular job. When’s the last time you felt that way? Did you have any insights from the experience?
I am extremely happy as a artist/creative. I actually do still have a regular 9-5 job as well though. I do sometimes find myself resent my 9-5 b/c my dream is to be Singer/Songwriter full time and making my full living off of it. That time will soon come though, that I know. In the meantime, as my mom always says: You have to have something to FUND your dreams and that’s what a 9-5 is for.
Ceola, 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?
My name is Ceola Johnson, I am a PGK, brought up in church singing and performing and I’ve always wanted to be a singer literally since I was in single digits age. What sets me apart from others is my authenticity, the way my performances make people feel during and after. My voice and style of singing is also different. I am most proud of myself for remaining consistent even through trials and difficulties that I would usually allow to paralyze me. I now keep pushing , keep going. I am also most proud of doing my very first solo showcase this past year and being asked to come back and perform on the platform several times after as well as drawing in a bigger crowd for it.
Is there mission driving your creative journey?
If I’m being honest one of the main drives behind my creative journey is my future/dream kids/family. Also the way creating makes me feel, my goal is to feel that EVERY DAY at whatever POINT in time I want to.
For you, what’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative?
The most rewarding aspect of being an artist/creative is seeing others heal through your body of work.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.ceolaamusic.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/c.e.o.l.a._?igsh=MXh5dXJ4NHNicGx3eQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ceola.johnson.3576?mibextid=LQQJ4d
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ceola-johnson-cook-6baa13258?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ceolaA