“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/uUsgXHbMilena opens up in our conversation more than she anticipated she would.We discuss:Why her mum left SerbiaDifferences between Italian and Serbian culture & mentalityNot feeling like she belonged anywhereGrowing up in a religious family enviornmentThe influences and early challenges of starting her music careerDeciding to move to London to pursue musicA toxic relationship inspiring the second single “I’ll be gone”Milena’s message for other aspiring young performing artistsWatch the Full Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/scktsCzv4KIBooks mentioned in the episode:The Unfair Adavantage by Ash Ali and Hasan KubbaEverybody Writes by Ann HandleyReach 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/thejourneyonwardspodcastTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thejourneyonwardspodcastLINKEDIN: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/anand-dattaniSPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/249x1WXv40QqOyWKkwjTljAPPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-journey-onwards/id1548231634 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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