{"author_name":"We Don't PLAY!™: Best Technical SEO and Pinterest Marketing Strategies Podcast for AI Visibility","author_url":"https://art19.com/shows/we-dont-play/episodes/3e6758e6-daab-4e13-98e8-de5648a6ac21","description":"<p><strong>Welcome to the stage: </strong>Bri is here to discuss her multifaceted journey in the music industry. From her beginnings behind the scenes to stepping into the spotlight as a vocalist, Bri shares the inspiration behind her brand, \"<a href=\"https://themelaninuniverse.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Melanin Universe</a>,\" a platform for networking and promoting fellow artists.</p><p>She delves into her creative process, the spiritual and Egyptian influences on her music and merchandise, and the story behind her debut song, \"Goddess Love.\" </p><p>Bri opens up about her struggles with self-doubt, the importance of mental health, and how she transforms negativity into motivation. </p><p>This episode concludes with Bri giving advice to her younger and future self, and details about her upcoming <a href=\"https://themelaninuniverse.com/merchandise/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\"Eye Am Isis\" tour.</a> starting February 28, 2026. <a href=\"https://themelaninuniverse.com/merchandise/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><u>Get your Tickets Here &gt;&gt;</u></strong></a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Takeaways:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Embrace Your Calling:</strong> Don't run away from your true purpose, even if it's daunting.</li><li><strong>Alchemy of Negativity:</strong> Use doubt and criticism from others as fuel to prove them wrong and achieve your goals.</li><li><strong>The Power of Self-Belief:</strong> Overcoming external and internal negativity is crucial for an artist's growth.</li><li><strong>Art and Spirituality:</strong> Art is a powerful medium for self-expression and healing, deeply connected to one's spiritual and emotional state.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>FAQs:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>What is Melanin Universe?</strong> It's a networking platform created by Bri to connect artists with producers, tattoo artists, and other creatives. It also features moon phases and affirmations.</li><li><strong>What is Bri's advice for aspiring artists?</strong> She advises artists to not dwell on negative experiences for too long, to feel their feelings and then move on. She also emphasizes the importance of not being a people-pleaser.</li><li><strong>What is the story behind her first song?</strong> Her first song, \"Goddess Love,\" came to her in the middle of the night. It was a way for her to show a more feminine and vulnerable side of herself, contrary to how people perceived her.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Timestamps:</strong></p><ul><li>[01:53] - Discussion about \"Melanin Universe.\"</li><li>[07:14] - The story of her first song, \"Goddess Love.\"</li><li>[15:01] - How she deals with mental health struggles.</li><li>[22:02] - Advice to her younger and future self.</li><li>[24:04] - Upcoming \"I am Isis\" tour.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Quotes:</strong></p><p>\"I'm really good at shitting on people. Like, if you doubt me, and you think that I can't do something... I'm gonna shit on you every single time.\"</p><p>\"You gotta lose your mind to gain it all back again.\"</p><p>\"I wanted to heal the world in whatever way that I'm destined to.\"</p><p>\"Don't dwell on the things that have happened to you. Feel your feelings. Give yourself 48 hours to feel your feelings and snap out of it.\"</p>","html":"<iframe src=\"https://art19.com/shows/we-dont-play/episodes/3e6758e6-daab-4e13-98e8-de5648a6ac21/embed\" style=\"width: 720px; height: 200px; border: 0 none;\" width=\"720\" height=\"200\" scrolling=\"no\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"></iframe>","provider_name":"ART19","provider_url":"https://art19.com","title":"Bri Toria: THEMELANINUNIVERSE.COM x Eye Am Isis Tour x From Negativity to Motivation Empowerment Story","type":"rich","version":"1.0","width":720,"height":200}