“If you’d asked me this 10 years ago, I’d have said ‘next question please” London-based singer-songwriter Milena Galasso makes her own brand of indie pop music that draws influence from her Italian and Serbian heritage. Growing up in a devoutly religious home, Milena always felt the urge to break free and it was music that provided her the creative spark to venture out on her own path. *Next Single Out on June 16th* pre-save the song here: https://show.co/uUsgXHb Milena opens up in our conversation more than she anticipated she would. We discuss: Why her mum left Serbia Differences between Italian and Serbian culture & mentality Not feeling like she belonged anywhere Growing up in a religious family enviornment The influences and early challenges of starting her music career Deciding to move to London to pursue music A toxic relationship inspiring the second single “I’ll be gone” Milena’s message for other aspiring young performing artists Watch the Full Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/scktsCzv4KI Books mentioned in the episode: The Unfair Adavantage by Ash Ali and Hasan Kubba Everybody Writes by Ann Handley Reach out to the Guest: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milenagalasso/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/milenagalassomusic/ #musician #breakfree #religiousfamily #BIMM #italian #serbian #italiansinger #popsinger #religiousfamily #freespirited #intergenerational #culturalinfluence #bimmlondon #italy #youtuber #podcast — For more on TJO Podcast & its Host: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thejourneyonwardspodcast TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thejourneyonwardspodcast LINKEDIN: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/anand-dattani SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/249x1WXv40QqOyWKkwjTlj APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-journey-onwards/id1548231634