Monaleo Full Interview: Depression, Embracing Manifestation, Suicide, Joe Budden, Pursuing Dreams

Listen in as we explore the journey of Monaleo, a talented female rapper who gained fame with her first hit song. We discuss everything from her love for food in San Diego to how she turns her personal struggles into music that connects with people. Starting with her brother's support for her rap career, we talk about the importance of promoting oneself and her big show at Phantom Lounge. We also talk about being true to oneself and how sharing experiences with others can make us stronger. Monaleo and I share stories about breaking free from expectations and pursuing our dreams despite challenges. We talk about her past job as a crisis intervention call taker and the doubts she faced when choosing a non-traditional path. We celebrate artists like Frank Ocean and talk about how people listen to albums differently now, as well as the importance of friendship and communication. We end by discussing the unique obstacles and victories for female rappers, including body image scrutiny and building a distinct brand. Despite challenges, we highlight the resilience of women in the industry and how female rap is still going strong. Tune in for an inspiring and entertaining episode—you might want to take notes!. Timestamps: (00:00) - Intro (00:04) - From Darkness to Music (08:34) - Power in Solidarity (11:36) - Breaking Away From Mediocrity (14:16) - Musical Influence and Wild Dreams (17:41) - Female Artists and Live Performances (25:34) - Challenges and Success in Female Rap (32:41) - Album Consumption and Relationship Insights (41:05) - Communication and Friendship in Relationships FOLLOW US: ➤ Monaleo IG: https://www.instagram.com/themonaleo ➤ Hendo Unplugged IG: https://tinyurl.com/hendounplugged ➤ Hendo Studios IG: https://tinyurl.com/hendostudios ➤ Courtney Hendo IG: https://bit.ly/3AAW4fV ➤ Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hendounplugged ABOUT: Join Courtney Hendo each week as he discuss current events, music, sports, explore the topics of popular culture, and crack hella jokes. PRODUCTION: Studio: https://bit.ly/34dOzja Location: San Diego, California PR Inquiries: [email protected] #Monaleo #Depression #JoeBudden #Manifestation #HendoUnplugged