Ep 07 - The Power of Music w/ Award-Winning Artist Chiyanti

03/22/23 • 69 min

On today's episode, Ellie is joined by award-winning songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Chiyanti, a Brooklyn-native based in Houston. Chiyanti is a body-positive advocate, merging the sounds of Lizzo, Cardi B, and Missy Elliott. She has quickly gained a following on social media and is the CEO and founder of her own record label, Engrave Music Group.
To help you get the most out of today’s episode, feel free to skip around to what is most relevant to you in this moment. Here’s the breakdown:

03:22 - Chiyanti’s World
09:28 - Thangin Music Video Story
14:51 - Take the Leap...Respectfully
17:03 - Plus Size in Entertainment
25:13 - Chiyanti As A Mother
28:38 - Divorced and Dating
39:11 - Owning Your Happiness
49:29 - 3 Things You Should Know Before Getting Into Entertainment
55:52 - Resources To Get Started in Music
59:53 - Chiyanti’s Inspirations
1:06:08 - The Final Three

Follow Chiyanti on TikTok, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @chiyanti_ for more of her music, good vibes and sound advice.
Additional Resources
Chiyanti’s Music
Akai Beat Machine
Effects of Music on the Body
Nija Charles - Songwriter of the Year Nominee
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03/22/23 • 69 min

Big Girl Besties - Ep 07 - The Power of Music w/ Award-Winning Artist Chiyanti

Transcript

A lot of the times people around you, you feel like they don't really understand you. But when you hear, like, music or people who have expressed the exact feelings that you're going through, or they're able to put it in a way that encourages you or in a way that motivates you, people be surprised what music can do in terms of changing somebody's mood. It.

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