Anastasia Osho shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.
Anastasia, really appreciate you sharing your stories and insights with us. The world would have so much more understanding and empathy if we all were a bit more open about our stories and how they have helped shaped our journey and worldview. Let’s jump in with a fun one: What do you think others are secretly struggling with—but never say?
Let me first say thank you for another opportunity to share my thoughts with your readers! It’s truly an honor that I do not take lightly. I’ll start off by stressing the importance of showing love and kindness to ourselves and others around us. Honestly, a lot of people are secretly struggling with unresolved childhood trauma. Being human is a traumatic experience for so many of us. When we walk through life with parts of us that remain unhealed, it shows up in how we love ourselves and others. It rears its ugly head up in our good moments, telling us lies that we are not worthy. It comes up in our bad moments, taunting us saying, “You don’t deserve good things.” It shows up in all our friendships and romantic relationships. It’s apparent in how we raise our children. Unless we heal, we’ll continue to bleed on ourselves and everyone we love and care about. We’ll just keep drifting through life, chasing something we’re missing that we’ll never obtain. Let’s prioritize and take responsibility for our own healing by seeking professional, medical and spiritual help. We owe it to ourselves to pursue healing in all areas of our lives.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I’m Anastasia, pronounced “ah-nah-STAH-syah”. I’m a multidisciplinary performing artist and inspirational storyteller on a mission to heal hearts and spark transformation through music, theater, and media. I collaborate with faith-based communities, visionary creatives, and changemakers to bring powerful artistic projects to life—projects that go beyond the church walls and into the hearts of everyday people. In a world where many feel lost or disconnected from faith, identity, and purpose, I use storytelling, sound, and performance to remind people of God’s love, help them reconnect with who they truly are, and create space for joy, healing, and community through the arts.
Thanks for sharing that. Would love to go back in time and hear about how your past might have impacted who you are today. What was your earliest memory of feeling powerful?
I’ll never forget the first moment I felt empowered. I must’ve been about two years old when I saw The Jackson’s “Can You Feel It” music video on TV. When Michael sang, “All the children of the world…”, it immediately, caught my attention. I remember thinking, “Hey…he’s talking about me!” That’s when I first realized the power of music and its impact.
When you were sad or scared as a child, what helped?
Writing helped me get through scary or sad emotions as a child. Whether it was writing a poem or a song, I used writing as an avenue to help me express myself. I also prayed to God often. At times when I couldn’t find the words to pray, I would just sing them to God. That pulled me out of so many dark moments over the course of my life.
Next, maybe we can discuss some of your foundational philosophies and views? What’s a belief or project you’re committed to, no matter how long it takes?
My upcoming album, “Glad” has been in the works for a while now. This project must be released no matter how long it takes. I’m also working on a play that I believe will help so many people gain the courage to share their stories. Both projects are dear to me. I can’t wait to share them with you all!
Okay, so let’s keep going with one more question that means a lot to us: What is the story you hope people tell about you when you’re gone?
I want people to share stories of how I made them feel. I thrive to love folks regardless of their background. I go out of my way to befriend people that society rejects. I hope that those people feel the unconditional love that I aim to show every person I encounter.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.anastasiaosho.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anastasiaosho
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anastasiaosho
- Twitter: https://x.com/anastasiaosho
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anastasiaosho
Image Credits
Jerome Delafosse II
