Sofia Skvirsky

I know it sounds cliché, but sometimes clichés exist because they’re true.

Just a few years ago, this would have felt impossible... Singing live all by myself?

What if my voice cracks?

What if I forget the lyrics?

What if I don’t hit that high note?

What if it looks like I’m trying too hard?

What if it looks like I’m not trying hard enough?

Will they feel anything?

Will I sound good live?

All of those questions disappeared the moment I stepped on stage and opened my mouth to sing.

I can’t fully describe how magical it felt. It was something I’ve never experienced before.

The bar was loud, busy, and if I’m honest, I felt a little out of place… a little uncomfortable.

But I knew I had one mission. I was there to do something that mattered deeply to me.

The moment I started singing, the room grew noticeably quieter than it had been just moments before. People turned toward the stage, and although the room was dark and I couldn’t see everyone clearly, I could make out a few faces looking back at me.

Carlos told me he saw people close their eyes and simply enjoy the music.

Me? I did that?

Time truly stood still.

My coach’s words echoed in my mind:
“You did the work. You practiced. Remove the checklist from your mind and just connect. Sing from your heart. Be real.”

@marlajoy, thank you. You’ve done so much for me over the past year.

Those words were all I carried with me on that stage.

I’m so grateful for the love and support from the people closest to me. My partner, Carlos, is my rock. He makes me feel invincible.

And thank you to my friends Sasha, Dita, and Chris for coming out on Tuesday. You were nothing but supportive and gave me so much love. I love you guys.

And now?

I feel like a new version of Sofia has emerged. A version I’ve never met before, and I’m so incredibly excited to discover who she becomes.

This is only the beginning. ❤️

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