Ariana and the Rose on Intuition, Heartbreak, & Finding Your Own Definition of Success

In this episode of From Vision to Creation, Alexander sits down with singer, songwriter, performer, and immersive artist Ariana and the Rose for a thoughtful and deeply honest conversation about creativity, intuition, heartbreak, self-worth, and what it really means to build a life as an artist. Ariana shares how her journey began at a young age, from performing for imaginary friends in her childhood home to working professionally as a performer by her early teens. She opens up about her early years in theater, her pivot into songwriting, and the moment she realized that music was not just something she loved, but something she wanted to build her life around. We talk about the realities of being an artist in today’s world, including fear, imposter syndrome, burnout, social media pressure, and the constant challenge of separating your self-worth from online validation. Ariana reflects on the importance of learning to create sustainably, how her immersive show Light and Space taught her to protect herself creatively, and why artists need to enjoy the process of what they are making—because if it works, they may have to live inside that creation for a long time. Ariana also shares the inspiration behind her new project, The Breakup Variety Hour, and opens up about love, heartbreak, knowing when to leave, and the quiet power of intuition. From redefining success to embracing every version of yourself, this conversation is a beautiful reminder that the creative path is rarely linear—but every chapter, every false start, and every reinvention can become part of the larger story. At the center of this conversation is Ariana’s belief that art can hold many truths at once: joy and grief, vulnerability and strength, softness and boundaries, heartbreak and empowerment. This is a powerful episode for artists, creators, performers, and anyone learning how to trust themselves, follow their intuition, and define success on their own terms. 🎙️ Hosted by Alexander Schmieding In this interview, you’ll learn: How Ariana first discovered her love of performing as a child Why she transitioned from theater into songwriting and music How fear, doubt, and imposter syndrome can shape an artist’s journey Why success should be defined by how it feels, not just how it looks The importance of listening to your intuition in creativity and relationships How Ariana’s immersive show Light and Space taught her about burnout and sustainability Why artists need to protect themselves in the age of constant content creation How to separate your self-worth from social media validation The story behind The Breakup Variety Hour and I Just Came to Say Goodbye Why leaving someone you still love can be one of the hardest but most honest choices How Ariana embraces contradiction, vulnerability, and reinvention through her art Ariana’s biggest lesson: make the life you want to make for yourself Episode Resources: https://www.instagram.com/arianaandtherose/ https://www.tiktok.com/@arianaandtherose https://www.arianaandtherose.com/ https://www.instagram.com/fromvisiontocreation/ https://www.youtube.com/@FromVisionToCreation https://www.instagram.com/alexschmieding/ Subscribe for more conversations with visionaries turning ideas into reality. This podcast is brought to you by Proper Placement — a full-service marketing agency helping businesses grow through social media, paid advertising, website design, email campaigns, and more. Learn more at www.properplacement.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices