Singer‑songwriter True Istina joins host Michael Millward for a deeply personal and uplifting conversation about creativity, resilience, and growing up with a dream to perform. True shares how music became her lifeline during the isolation of COVID 19 lockdown a place where she could express emotions she “could no longer put into words” and begin healing through songwriting.

Across the conversation, True reflects on:

• Her early life in the arts, from dance and theatre to her first experiences in Hollywood’s pilot season.
• The emotional journey behind her debut album, written as a teenager navigating anxiety, loneliness, and self‑discovery.
• Her evolution as an artist, now shaping a second album with deeper, more alternative sounds and mature storytelling.
• The power of vulnerability, and why she chose to release songs that were originally “way too vulnerable” to share.
• Her creative philosophy, treating music as a journal and a universal language that helps her, and her listeners, make sense of life.
• Life beyond the studio, including her love of drawing, open‑water swimming, and hiking to disconnect from LA’s fast pace.

True also offers a glimpse into her upcoming single A Matter of Time, a reflective piece about growth, setbacks, and finding who you’re meant to be.

This episode is thoughtful, warm, and inspiring — a conversation about creativity, courage, and the quiet moments that shape us. Perfect for listeners who enjoy authentic storytelling and the artistry behind the music.

Discover more about True and Michael at Abeceder.co.uk

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