In this deeply personal and inspiring episode, Lisa Toland sits down with the incredible renowned artist and speaker Riya Sokól to explore the sacred journey behind the spotlight. From early fame and depression, panic attacks to becoming a wildly powerful channel of divine artistry, Riya shares the raw, unfiltered story behind her transformation, and miraculous story of filling the theatre one soul at a time!
They discuss:
- Riya’s lifelong connection to stage and music
- Her battle with depression, anxiety, and overcoming it all
- What it took to heal and reclaim her voice without medication
- The powerful moment she realized she had been using the stage to feel loved and how she transformed it
- Her show-stopping story of manifesting an 800-seat theater while recovering from dengue fever, a hacked Instagram, and a broken rib
- The magic of devotion, collective sisterhood, and divine trust
- Why her upcoming book may be one of the most important spiritual memoirs of our time
Whether you’re an artist, a creator, or someone walking through the fire with a dream in your heart—this episode is for The 1 in you.
🔗 CONNECT WITH RIYA SOKOL
Instagram: @riya_sokol
Website: www.riyasokol.com
Facebook: facebook.com/riyasokol
YouTube: YouTube.com/RiyaSokol
TikTok: @riyasokol
📚 Stay tuned for her new book releasing on her 44th birthday in December—featuring 44 chapters of personal transformation and spiritual awakening.
📌 CONNECT WITH HOST LISA TOLAND
Instagram: @lisatoland
Facebook: Lisa A Toland
YouTube: @lisathe1podcast
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