I had the sudden urge to write this article last night and the words spilled out on my screen. This oneās for the ones stuck in a teenage dream. Full article in my bio.
I break down how to move on from longing about a teenage dream, leaving fear behind and accepting new possibilities for yourself through a 5-step process.
1) Burying the dream
2) Deconstructing your dream - why you wanted it in the first place
3) Going all in
4) Re-framing your dream
5) Re-defining what fulfilment is to you
Please follow me on Substack āYantiās Catalogā if you want to read about philosophy, the music industry, entertainment and new models for artists.
Happy International Womenās Day! š
Iām grateful that I get to celebrate it everyday with the @soulgirlcollective . Itās not easy being a woman but I really wouldnāt change a thing about it. Struggle = growth and happiness is a choice (though a harder choice for some).
Big claps to my co-founders that make this journey more fun @shanaz.mp3 and @laurenadelemusic - itās not easy but weāre showing them how itās done!
We canāt believe weāre saying this but itās been nearly TWO YEARS of Soulgirl Collective! Come and celebrate the journey so far with our gorgeous community of artists, creatives and industry professionals!
Join us at @princeofpeckham for networking and music - we canāt wait to connect with old and new facesš
Tickets in b!0 (limited Ā£5 early bird tix available!)
#eventsinlondon #musicindustrynetworking #princeofoeckham
2025: The year the Soulgirl Collective found its voice. āØ
SGC was born to create a home for a culture that didnāt have one. This year, we didnāt just build a communityāwe started a movement. We are on a mission to build the infrastructure that wxmen in R&B, Soul, and Jazz deserve, creating the pipeline we wish we had when we started.
To everyone who helped us grow, lead, and vibrate higher this year: thank you. Weāve tagged just a few of the incredible humans who made this possible.
Weāre just getting started. In 2026, weāre making sure everyone who belongs in this room is in it. š„
šø : @esmebrigdenphotos
We are @soulgirlcollective and we want YOU to come and sing with us this Thursday at our R&B and Soul Jam at @princeofpeckham !š¤
Tickets are moving fast - grab yours via the link in our b!o šļø
#livemusic #southlondonevents #princeofpeckham #nightsoutinlondon
šļø Listen back to todayās episode of āPlugged in with Yazā to hear from the incredible Vabyanti ( @vabyanti ) - the founder and CEO of Soulgirl Collective ( @soulgirlcollective )
š§ MIXCLOUD link on hoxtonradio.com ( @hoxtonradio )
š Soulgirl Collective is a community and platform for women in the music industry with a focus on R&B, Soul and Jazz.
šŗš»Their leading mission is to create sustainable pathways for women in this genre to thrive and cultivate a supportive community and of course friendships.
šæ Tune in to hear about Vabyantiās journey into the music industry and the incredible work SGC doing to redefine the creative landscape through sisterhood ā from jams, to paid performances, songwriting circles and coffee chats at Warner they build community from all angles.
Upcoming events:
š28th November: Soul Soiree and Creative Meet
š11th December: RNB and Soul Jam
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Follow SGC on instagram: @soulgirlcollective
Follow Vabyanti: @vabyanti
Follow Yaz on instagram: @yazakyol
#soulgirlcollective #pluggedinwithyaz
šØVENUE CHANGED TO PRINCE OF PECKHAM šØ
OMG! I donāt think you realise how excited we are to announce our new JAM at the legendary @qotspub the sister of the @princeofpeckham
If you love singing with your girls before a night out then this one is for you.
Hosted by the bubbliest @ameliapoamz expect good vibes, an encouraging environment, for any one of all descriptions to get up and sing your favourite R&B and Soul classics with a live band.
Every show will end with a performance from one of our community members. Weāll announce the guest appearance š
So come down, get a ticket, and sign up to perform on the night.
So excited to see you there! A big big shoutout to the @prsfoundation and @aceagrams for making this happen for us!
Get your tickets in the bio!
Poster designed by: @dwuw_jieun
I canāt tell you how many grant applications it took to get here. And finally after 2 years @soulgirlcollective is starting to take shape, bear fruit, and making an impact as intended. Thrilled to receive this funding to build out our events at SGC. Watch this space weāve got some really exciting things on the way.
Probably one of the most beautiful days to date as a manager. Beautiful music is made with beautiful community.
Exciting things on the way with @thisisgramn these guys are about to blow.
Well it's out!!!!!!!!
PROBLEMS
Enjoy friends, share with those who need to hear it.
Thank you everyone who took part in the making of this beauty!
BASS @fattybassman
DRUMS @lox_drumz
Recorded at Martello Studios and @baltic_studios_
Mixed and Mastered by the wonderful @digby_music
Big up our manager @vabyanti for doing the damn DO!
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