My Music Episode 673 - Leyla Diamondi

In this episode of MyMusic, Graham Coath sits down with Leyla Diamondi—an artist whose journey into music wasn’t planned, but felt inevitable.From growing up unable to express emotions to finding her voice through music, Leyla shares how creativity became her way of making sense of the world. This is an open and honest conversation about what it really takes to build a music career:Walking away from a traditional path to follow something uncertainStarting again after momentum was lost during COVIDFinding the right sound—and the right peopleLearning to take risks, hear “no”, and keep going anywayLeyla also talks about the shift into dance pop, the power of community in music, and why the industry is less about instant success and more about persistence, resilience, and direction.There’s a strong thread throughout:Say yes.Figure it out after.And keep moving.Why music isn’t just created—it’s discovered over timeThe importance of backing yourself before others doHow rejection shapes direction, not failureWhat it really looks like behind the scenes of a growing artistLeyla’s latest release is “Passenger Princess”, this episode blends story, honesty, and a clear sense of where she’s heading next.A grounded conversation about creativity, confidence, and doing the work.