To tell you about myself is to show you a world of two cultures colliding to make one individual me. Let's begin...
I was born in Providence, Rhode Island, and was raised in Minnesota. My family originates from West Africa, Liberia. I was raised on a split roller coaster of two different cultures; African -vs- American. I have a big family in which I am the youngest girl. I grew up happy and humble, and uniquely different from everyone else.Since I was a young girl I have been into music, theater, and fashion. I used to walk around with headphones on listening to music and singing when I thought no one else was around. I loved to dress up and invent my own styles (I still do that to this day).
Moving forward , I slipped up a few times and sang in front of a few people, who all told me I had a beautiful voice. I was already a poet and a songwriter, I just never really shared it with anyone. So I got my confidence up and started singing at open mics around town eventually building experience.
About a year after I started singing around town, I was at a soccer tournament helping my stepfather with his venue. The Lady's of Soul came right up to me and said “hey are you interested in being a Lady of Soul?†I had seen things about them around town so I gave them my number and started immediately.
The fashion world is very intriguing to me. I'm such a fashion mogul. I love getting dressed up, getting my makeup and my hair done, especially by someone else who is a professional. Photo shoots are enlightening as well. I like pushing myself in different poses and working with creative photographers. It's amazing what you can create and relate through a photo.
Theater is another love of mine. Changing your mind set to convey another is something so deep rooted to me. I hope to inspire others with what I convey on film as well as on stage.
My goals are to one day be well known and respected in the entertainment industry whether it's through, fashion, music, or acting. While I'm here I want to be an inspirational motivator to others.
All and all, I am inspired by music. Especially my two Jim's. Jimmy Hendrix and Jim Morrison. Music is something you feel from within, and I am anxious to let it all out.
-Josie Ivey-