We had the good fortune of connecting with Poca Nova and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Poca, do you have any habits that you feel contribute to your effectiveness?
Faith

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
Hi guys. My name is Poca Nova. I’m a music artist from Birmingham, Alabama. What sets me apart from others is my work ethic. I believe I have the mindset to keep going and not quitting despite the obstacles coming my way. I’m most proud about how long I have come. Being from a small town moving to Texas can sometimes be intimidating. How I got here today was believing in myself and trusting GOD’s plan for my life. No, it wasn’t easy. A lot of crying and missing opportunities but you have to be uncomfortable for a while to be comfortable for the rest of your life. Some lessons I’ve learned along the way was to trust your own intuition. You don’t need the opinions of others to validate your work. It’s cool if they’re supportive but majority of the time they won’t support you and that is okay. I want the world to know that I’m no different from them. Just a woman from the struggle who had little or no opportunity and made the best out of the hand I was dealt.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
I am not from Dallas and I don’t be outside. I would take them to Deep Elum. 999 bar was fun. Concrete Cowboys in Frisco was a vibe. Klyde warren park to try some good food at a food truck. I used to live in Plano so anywhere in Far north Dallas.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
GOD! The man upstairs gets all the praise. He always put the right people in and out my life so I can get t the next level in life.

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Image Credits
Alpine Filmz

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