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Adassa’s Inspiring Story: Music, Miracles, and Making “Encanto”
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Adassa's Journey: From Paralysis to Disney's Encanto
In this episode of Second Verse, host Becky Boyland interviews Adassa, the bilingual Afro-Latina voice actress, singer, and songwriter. Adassa shares her remarkable journey of resilience, from facing a sudden health crisis and total paralysis to achieving a breakout role as Dolores Madrigal in Disney's Encanto. The conversation touches on the importance of community, consistency, and authenticity in the music industry. Adassa also offers practical tips and wisdom for indie artists striving to find their voice and purpose in challenging times.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Teaser Clip
00:33 Introduction
02:40 Welcoming Adassa
02:59 Early Musical Beginnings
03:59 First Steps into Professional Music
06:25 Career Highlights and Family Decisions
07:17 Sponsor: Attitude Creativity
08:40 Behind the Scenes
11:21 Unexpected Opportunity with Disney
16:37 Health Crisis and Personal Struggles
23:22 Miraculous Recovery and Recording for Encanto
25:49 Embracing New Skills and Perspectives
26:39 Relearning and Patience
27:31 Finding Your Voice Through Adversity
28:22 Building a Supportive Community
30:46 The Importance of Mentorship
34:56 Balancing Family and Career
37:38 Prioritizing and Achieving Goals
45:32 Advice for Aspiring Artists
48:29 Conclusion and Gratitude
49:31 Wrap-Up and Takeaways
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