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

Hi Priscilla, what inspires you?
I am inspired by my little sister that has autism. Her name is Valery and she has taught me that it doesn’t matter how hard life gets we always have to be strong and shoot your shot at everything. Even if no one believes in you.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
As a content creator for Tik Tok and a singer. I been trying to shot my shoot in social media. I remember starting off Tik Tok with 28 followers and many haters making fun of me because I acted dumb in social media. But now this girl that acted dumb in social media has 28,800 followers. Adding to my singing side I got the chance to sing for television! It sounds crazy I know! But I manifested it at the age of 3 and it became true at the age of 15. I got to be in many tv shows for televisa. It was hard believing in myself but my mom pushed me to believe in me. I had many challenges during the path to content creating and singing. Especially my biggest challenge is working at three places and having time to create content! It sounds crazy but I love working! I also take courses in college! Adding to it I have depression and anxiety. It’s hard! At days where I have to try my best to not show it. But I know it’s there! A year ago I attempted suicide. I thought my life had no purpose. I learned along the way! That my purpose in this life is to make my loved ones proud, show the importance of mental health and inspire others. I want the world to know that this girl growing up had several suicide attempts but I learned to love myself, be grateful for what I have, love my loved ones, and appreciate being alive. We only have one life. Once that one life is gone there’s no coming back. Never give up on yourself, it’s not over yet and just know that I love you! It’s okay not to be okay.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
Pop up events!!!!! I get so excited when I get invited! My best friend is my bf he goes with me everywhere. I have this poor man going into events for girls. Oh no poor Alan! But having him in my life is a blessing. Yes we had our ups and downs and of course differences but I have never experienced love and we experienced it daily. He has been with me to fun places, doctors appointments, and hospital visits reminding me the love we have for each other. I really want to see him succeed in life in every aspect. OMGAD! I got so sentimental and off topic but going back I got invited for a rare beauty (Selena Gomez) a back to school event and I was literally crying. I remember listening to Selena’s song when I was at my lowest. (My mind and me) I was placed on a mental hospital for a suicide attempt, I was one of the youngest waking up early trying to get the television from the other people. When they were asleep of course to listen to Selena Gomez. That songs just brings memories of me walking into the aisle with my rope and my furry socks. Afraid of the future, but knowing I had a lot of people waiting for me on the other side of that little room. I knew it based on the phone calls and reminders I received daily. Getting out of the hospital I had many missed calls and that made me feel happy and made me realize hmmm maybe I do have a purpose in life and it’s not over yet. Another place to visit literally the happiest place on earth Disneyland. I feel like I seen and been in all the rides already. But my inner child gets happy and I act like it’s my first time ever being there. I always have a inner child that shows! Adding to this best friend section just appreciate the people you have! Love them like your going to lose them. Remember to surround yourself with people that only want to love and see you succeed. At my 25 years of age I had friends that would say they love me but wish the worst occurirng to me. Overall not real love not real friendship! Anyways it was fun talking to you! my DMs are always open! just know your not alone we have suicide lines to call and myself here for you! I believe and love you! reach me at @soyylapri-tiktok and @priscillarmz7-instagram! Adios love you!

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
I would love to recognize my mom. I feel like she’s the only person that has always believed in me no matter what. I been creating content for Tik Tok for several years and I suffer from anxiety and depression. I take meds daily. I try to show myself on Tik Tok as a cheerful and funny person but at the end of the day. There has been days where I feel full of life and days where I don’t understand my purpose of life. But at my worst and best days she has been there.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/priscillarmz7/

Other: Tik tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soyylapri

Image Credits
Image credits to myself, my bf, and people who watched me on tv🩵

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