Meet Storm Di Scozia | Billion Dollar Voice

We had the good fortune of connecting with Storm Di Scozia and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Storm, we’d love to hear about how you approach risk and risk-taking.
The entertainment industry is changing. The closeted gatekeepers who once demanded silence are being replaced by a new generation of fearless risk-takers. In 2025, as attacks on Queerness escalate and the rainbow flag is torn down by those who fear its brilliance, the greatest risk—the most radical act—is to be unapologetically ourselves.

I have endured the snide remarks, the quiet exclusions, the homophobia disguised as industry politics. Worse, many of these comments have come from people who call themselves my friends. They parrot outdated stereotypes of Queer artists, oblivious to how out of touch they are—trapped in their ivory towers, blind to the creative revolution happening right in front of them. They have scratched me, bruised me—but they have never broken me. Because I believe in something stronger than their fear. I believe in the power of love—love for my artistry, my higher power, my community, and myself. And that love has made me unstoppable.

Yes, I lost friendships built on convenience and abused from relationships rooted in jealously. But what I gain is greater—inner brilliance, inner power, and unshakable authenticity. True artists do not create for approval; we create from necessity. We stand on the shoulders of those who risked everything so we could be seen and heard.
Enough is enough. Now, it is our turn. The more they try to erase us, the more defiantly we create. The more they try to silence us, the louder we become.

Greatness demands rebellion. I no longer beg for a seat at the table—I build my own. I don’t chase shallow validation—I am forging my legacy. And in a world that sees my existence as a risk, I take it—because nothing is more powerful than a soul unchained.

What should our readers know about your business?
I’ve spent decades building empires from the shadows, pulling the strings behind some of the biggest names in the game—Disney, DreamWorks, Pixar. Yeah, I’ve contributed to billions in revenue. But no one knew my name. I was the ghost in the machine, the voice behind the curtain. And for years, I didn’t care. I let them put me in the background, let them define me by what I could do for them, not what I could create for myself.

Now, I’m the one calling the shots. I’m an executive producer. Not by chance, but by blood, sweat, and experience. Over 25 years of graft, working on Ryan Murphys “Glee” as a principal singer, building a deep understanding of music, storytelling, and the mechanics of the industry. I’ve been the voice double for Tom Cruise in “Rock of Ages”. But what sets me apart? I see things others don’t. I’m not just creating music. I’m seeing the whole symphony before I pick up an instrument, imagining a complete film before lifting a pen to write the script. My dyslexia? It’s not a curse. It’s a blessing. Tom Cruise once claimed that he was “cured” of his dyslexia through his spiritual practice. For me? I embrace my dyslexia. I dive into it, it’s how I think differently, It’s the lens through which I see the world, and I wouldn’t change it for all the tea in China.

Was the road easy? Hell no. Growing up in the raw streets of Edinburgh, I had a condition that made me hate my body. But sports? Sports saved me. Boxing, in particular. It was my way out, my way of developing strength, both physical and mental. When the world throws punches, you learn to throw back harder. You learn to take hits and keep coming. That’s how I survived. That’s how I thrive.

I’ve learned a few things along the way. People will use you. They’ll toss you aside once they’ve gotten what they want. But here’s the thing—your scars? They’re what make you stronger. And you don’t forget the ones who used you. You don’t forget how it felt. It burns you up inside. It makes you fight harder. And when you’re an underdog like me, that fight never ends.

But now here I am. An executive producer with a vision that’s clear, that’s bold, that’s ready to change everything. I’m not here to follow the old rules. I’m here to burn the rulebook. I’m ready to take everything I’ve learned and build something new. Something raw, something real. Something that speaks to the humanity in all of us. The world’s changing, and I’m not just along for the ride—I’m driving it.

We’re stepping into the astral age now—where dance, music, performance, and storytelling collide. Gone are the days of sitting down, eating popcorn, and passively watching a movie. That’s dead. What’s coming next is immersive, interactive, a world where audiences feel every beat, every note, every emotion. The lines between the creator and the viewer are erased. This is the new frontier, and I’m ready to take it on.

George Lucas has been a huge inspiration. The guy’s vision, the way he redefined mythology and cinematic storytelling—he changed everything. And I don’t want to just follow that legacy. I want to create something that takes it even further. This is where the future is headed, and I’m stepping into it with both feet. Sure I was born in the gutter, but I’m heading to the stars.The astral era isn’t some distant dream—it’s here. And I’m leading the charge.
If competent global representation were to find me, I’m ready!
Let’s make some fucking history.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
A week with me in LA? It’s not just a trip—it’s an immersion, a full-body experience in the raw, unfiltered energy of the city. We’ll rent a boat from Marina Del Rey Boat Rentals, carving through the water, the engine’s roar in our bones, the sea spray hitting our faces like a slap. Then, we’ll dock and tear into some fish and chips at the port, the sizzle of batter in the air, jazz flowing from local musicians who know how to move you. Afterward, we’ll tear down Sunset Boulevard in my rental Ferrari, Prince blasting through the speakers, the asphalt under our tires like the pulse of the city itself, taking us to the summit of Griffith Park for a view that reminds us how big the world feels when you’re at the top of it.

We’ll feast on the sizzling flavors at Manpuku Japanese Grill—the meat’s cooked in front of you, charred just right, the steam, the scent, the intimacy of it all—and then head to the Korean spa. In the locker room, the air’s thick with heat and muscle. We’ll hit the steam room, let the sweat pour, the tension melt. You’ll be scrubbed raw by a Korean gentleman who’ll fold you up like a pretzel, working out the knots in ways that’ll leave you awake, alive, feeling something primal and new.

Then we’ll roll down to Laguna Beach to surf the waves and catch some sun. We’ll get manicures from Kiki, the best in LA—because even when you’re this rough and raw, you don’t forget the details. Back to LA for the real heat: we’ll volunteer with Music Men’s Minds at the Beverly Hills Senior Citizens Center, singing Sinatra with the elderly folks, giving them the joy of nostalgia, a break from the heavy, and a little light in their day. Then, we’ll toss a football in the park, drinking iced Arnold Palmers and laughing under the sun.

I am a long time student of Law, so we’ll watch the legal drama unfold at the Beverly Hills Courthouse, where real life is wilder than any script, with lawyers fighting it out like gladiators. Afterward, we’ll hit the Blue Whale downtown for a night of jazz, burlesque, sweat, and sin. We’re kings in this moment, living beyond the algorithm, free to be artists, free from the constraints of labels. Untouchable, we’re creating our own rules. This is LA, and we’re tasting it all.

We’ll slip into the Los Angeles Library, soaking up the light through the windows, marveling at the architecture. Maybe we’ll hit a poetry jam where Bukowski once drank himself into madness, and John Rechy turned his words into fire. And then, we’ll head to the Americana in Glendale for a movie premiere—maybe a Q&A with an iconic director or an up-and-coming superstar who’s about to blow up. After the show, we’ll crush some of the best Armenian food in LA, sharing stories, kicking back in the kind of laid-back, no-nonsense way only LA knows how. Everyone’s a star in LA. I’m here to show you where to shine.

Finally, we’ll end our week at Chateau Marmont, where networking is an art, and I’ve perfected it. It’s not just a hotel; it’s a place where connections are made, and seeds are planted, ones that might grow into something unexpected, or nothing at all—but it’s the game, and you play it well. We’ll sip cocktails, talk shop with whoever crosses our path, make connections that might not matter now, but will down the line. And then, Sunday. We’ll step into the church, the holy sound of the gospel ringing through the walls, clearing the air. The voices that lift you to heaven and drop you back down into the heat of the earth—because Los Angeles isn’t just a city. It’s home to the greatest artists on earth, and I’m honored to be considered one of them.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
Rilke’s “Letters to a Young Poet” reveals the power of introspection and patience in shaping creativity, while Patti Smith’s “Just Kids” embodies the raw beauty of my artistic struggle as a Scottish immigrant in New York City in the 1990’s. Undoubtedly Khalil Gibran’s “The Prophet” and Neville’s “ Your Faith is your Fortune” stands as the absolute pinnacle of true spiritual poetry, reminding us that poetry in all its forms exists to elevate us. David Ritz’s Faith in Time, the incredible biography of legendary Little Jimmy Scott, the ‘singer’s singer,’ who the New York Times once described as “ possibly the most unjustly ignored singer of the 20th century” Also tells a powerful story of perseverance and faith in one’s own voice ( Jimmy Scott is the subject of my new Doc ‘N Roll film “ Chasing Rainbows” ) which recently won the “ Premio Speciale “ award for excellence at the prestigious Salerno international film festival in Italy. These works serve as guiding lights, proving that true artistry demands unwavering courage, authenticity, and, above all, a devotion to being a servant of Love. As far as dedication goes, I dedicate everything I am today to the love of my life Massimo McQueen, who I celebrate 10 years with on Valentine’s Day. We met on a blind date in Westwood and it was love at first sight.

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