Meet Angelina Sol | Published Author | Growth & Greatness Specialist | Organizational Psychology Practitioner | Growth & Greatness Specialist | Writing Consultant | Musician/Vocalist

We had the good fortune of connecting with Angelina Sol and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Angelina, how do you think about risk?
Everything worthwhile that I have done has involved some level of risk and I think it is necessary if you want to accomplish a goal that’s outside of the box. My first risk involved moving to Spain right after college without knowing exactly how I was going to survive. The reward was getting to see a different philosophy of life. I noticed how people went for walks in the evenings and put an emphasis on communication and relationships. They lived and enjoyed experiences outside of their homes; people watching, dancing and listening to music. I’m certain I looked into the eyes of a couple in their 100s on the train, so everyone was out strolling and delighting in the sunset and their friends and families. Living there also shaped the direction of my adult life as it was there that I decided that I would either move to New York or Los Angeles. I’ve taken many risks over time and although I don’t regret any of them, they weren’t all easy. It’s important to learn from the experience, no matter what the outcome.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
My life as an artist has taken many forms. First, I started singing, writing and producing. During those years I hadn’t considered anything else. I even performed Flamenco dance and sang thanks to my former teacher, Assieh Lamora. When I went on a new adventure, I discovered a mentor who was helping people develop and grow in their careers and I felt a calling to do the same. Although I had been working in my field as a corporate trainer, I didn’t understand the impact that was possible. I ended up writing and illustrating several children’s books, then books for adults.

My artistic journey has not been easy. I had a goal in mind for my career in music and when I didn’t hit it, I felt like I hadn’t succeeded and didn’t value any of the wonderful things that did happen. I put those experiences in a back room in my mind, thinking they didn’t count, until I left. You shouldn’t compare yourself to other people but in a new environment, where there were fewer artists, I was able to compare myself to the version of me that might not have taken the risk. I think my method to overcoming challenges has varied depending on the challenge. Sometimes I was fired up to move forward and try something new and other times, I wanted to give up. Now I know that no matter how I respond, I will get over the setback, explore other possibilities and move forward. The lesson I’ve learned is to do it faster and to be open to a perspective that could yield a positive outcome.

My new passion is about helping women write their own book as an exploration of themselves in a course called Write Your Romance. I want to give people an opportunity to cultivate their own creativity and discover their biggest dreams. I’ve had the opportunity to be on stage in person in front of tens of thousands of people and on TV in front of millions. For me, there is nothing more exhilarating and fulfilling. I want to help others find and experience what will light them and ignite their souls and I’m so excited to do it!

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
If a friend were visiting I would take them to Santa Monica. First we’d walk 3rd street promenade, shop at the newer mall then head over to the pier. We would have to ride on the Ferris wheel, walk along the beach at sunset and have dinner at the Lobster. The next day we would go roller skating or biking along the ocean in Venice beach and explore all of the vendors afterwards. We would head over to Ovation Hollywood, see the Hollywood walk of fame and then go to a taping of Jimmy Kimmel live, The following day we’d hit Beverly Hills, the Farmers Market and the Grove, walk along Melrose and head back to Beverly Hills to eat at Maestros for dinner.

There is always something artistic, cultural and fantastic happening in LA. I love live performances so the Hollywood Bowl is a must or a weekend outdoor performance at LACMA. The Getty Museum is also fascinating with some of the best views in the city. The Laugh Factory is always filled with great comedy and exciting people as well. The Whiskey and the Roxy have a lot of history and they are great places to see aspiring bands.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
There are so many people who have supported my efforts along the way. I’d like to give a shout out to V. Michelle Chavez who has been with me through everything. Good Shepard through Catholic Charities, who allowed me to volunteer and learn a sense of gratitude and my city, Los Angeles which in many ways turned me into a grown up and made me an artist, and provided me with opportunities and dreams to reach for the stars. No matter where I’ve gone, LA makes me feel like there’s no place like home.

Website: https://www.writeyourromance.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/welcometoyourgreatness

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelinasol/

Youtube: @welcometoyourgreatness

Image Credits
I took all of the images.