EPISODE 7 – THEA LISSI: Turning life experiences into Grammy-nominated Music

Today’s guest is a voice you won’t forget—a storyteller, a soul-shaker, and one of the most compelling rising artists in country music today.

Born and raised in Lafayette, Louisiana, Thea Lissi grew up as one of eleven siblings, navigating the challenges of family life, relationships, and parenting. She’s taken her life’s hardest chapters and transformed them into songs that resonate with listeners across the globe. Since launching her career in 2020, Thea has released over 20 songs, earned more than 1.6 million Spotify streams, and built a reputation for her swampy-soul sound, heartfelt lyrics, and fearless vulnerability.

With standout tracks like “BAD GUY,” “SWEETER,” and her latest single “Permanent Ink,” Thea is carving out her place as one of the next great voices in country music. In this conversation, she opens up about the silence that inspired “Permanent Ink,” the healing that followed, and the personal journey that continues to shape her as both an artist and a survivor.

This episode blends lighter moments with deeply moving truths—a candid look at confidence, heartbreak, motherhood, and the power of music to heal.

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