Riya Sokol, Internationally Acclaimed Singer & Speaker

Mark Stinson welcomes listeners and introduces the episode featuring Riya Sokol, an internationally acclaimed artist and speaker from Warsaw, Poland. The podcast explores Ria's creative journey, focusing on her experiences, insights, and the lessons she's learned in navigating challenges.Riya's Website @riya_sokol on Instagram - Riya reflects on her early experiences as a performer and the impact of negative feedback. She shares her insights into processing difficult feedback and turning it into personal growth. Ria emphasizes the conditioning she underwent as a child performer and the challenges of balancing love and hate from the audience.Thank You, Coronavirus - Riya discusses the inspiration behind her viral poem and video, "Thank You, Coronavirus." She describes the moment of contemplation during the early days of the pandemic in Costa Rica, expressing her desire to make sense of the global crisis. Ria's poem conveyed a message of hope and inspired people to see the situation differently. - The conversation shifts to Riya's evolution from an artist and speaker to an entrepreneur. She shares her motivation to create a business that combines her performances with online offerings. Ria highlights the importance of her mission to inspire others and emphasizes the lessons learned in balancing courage, boundaries, and self-worth as a businesswoman.Creative Routine and Discipline - Riya provides insights into her creative routine, emphasizing the importance of self-talk and her method of "coding" to maintain discipline. She shares how addressing her exhaustion with kindness and a touch of seduction helps her stay motivated. Ria encourages listeners to challenge themselves daily and embrace both feminine and masculine energies.Key Quotes: 1. "Count to three and do it. Don't wait for things to be ready. Just keep doing." 2. "Everyone started from the first move. Just freaking do it." 3. "If you need permission, sign the contract with yourself or come to me. I will give you the permission. You are freaking ready."This episode explores Riya Sokol's transformative journey, from early performances to overcoming negative feedback, creating viral content during the pandemic, venturing into entrepreneurship, and maintaining a disciplined creative routine. Riya's story serves as a powerful inspiration for those seeking to unlock their own world of creativity.Copyright 2026 Mark Stinson Thanks to our sponsor Exact RushExact Rush B