Adassa’s Inspiring Story: Music, Miracles, and Making “Encanto”

Adassa's Journey: From Paralysis to Disney's EncantoIn this episode of Second Verse, host Becky Boyland interviews Adassa, the bilingual Afro-Latina voice actress, singer, and songwriter. Adassa shares her remarkable journey of resilience, from facing a sudden health crisis and total paralysis to achieving a breakout role as Dolores Madrigal in Disney's Encanto. The conversation touches on the importance of community, consistency, and authenticity in the music industry. Adassa also offers practical tips and wisdom for indie artists striving to find their voice and purpose in challenging times.Connect with Adassa:WebsiteTikTokInstagramTwitter / XYouTubeFacebookTimestamps:00:00 Teaser Clip00:33 Introduction02:40 Welcoming Adassa02:59 Early Musical Beginnings03:59 First Steps into Professional Music06:25 Career Highlights and Family Decisions07:17 Sponsor: Attitude Creativity08:40 Behind the Scenes11:21 Unexpected Opportunity with Disney16:37 Health Crisis and Personal Struggles23:22 Miraculous Recovery and Recording for Encanto25:49 Embracing New Skills and Perspectives26:39 Relearning and Patience27:31 Finding Your Voice Through Adversity28:22 Building a Supportive Community30:46 The Importance of Mentorship34:56 Balancing Family and Career37:38 Prioritizing and Achieving Goals45:32 Advice for Aspiring Artists48:29 Conclusion and Gratitude49:31 Wrap-Up and Takeaways