Today we’d like to introduce you to Amya Meekins.
Amya, please share your story with us. How did you get to where you are today?
I grew up in South New Jersey in a single-parent home with my mom. Its always been my mom and I since I could remember so we share a strong bond that continues to grow stronger as I grow my faith. Being the only child could be lonely, but that didn’t last for long. My mom and I have always had a compassion for people. One day she came home and asked me, “Do you want brothers?”.
Of course, I said yes having brothers would be cool plus I could have somebody to play with. So later on a set of brothers got adopted into my family and became my big brothers. Alongside adjusting to that drastic change, I was dealing with bullying at school for my skin complexion. My particular complexion wasn’t as common amongst my classmates so jokes were always made. Throughout those challenges, I’m developing a career as a dancer and on a dance team created by my mother. It started out with my brothers and a few other kids from the neighborhood. Then, it started to grow rapidly. It changed those kids lives while preparing me for mine. As a young kid growing through puberty, everything was changing. I was transferring over to middle school discovering new things about myself. Throughout middle school, I started my music career professionally. My first music video went viral around my school, which resulted in a lot of teasing. I didn’t capitalize on it, but it was apart of the process I believe.
Eventually, it got physical, which resulted in me transferring into a different school. By time my high school years started, I was now an online school student. It was much better for my music career traveling and constantly have bookings. I completed all of my high school credits within three years allowing me to graduate a year early with a 4.02 GPA in the top 10% of my graduating class. I left high school as the president of the National Honors Society.
Great, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Of course it hasn’t been a smooth road, but I wouldn’t change my process for anything. Losing friends was a major struggle for me when I started and I still struggle with it, but I met some great people that I know is going to last around me for a lifetime. I learn from everyone I encounter, whether its good or bad. The more I deal with people, the more I learn about myself.
We’d love to hear more about your work and what you are currently focused on. What else should we know?
I like to identify myself as a creative. Literally a creative because I don’t just do one thing. Everyday I discover more gifts about myself and find more ways to activate them. Starting my career, I’m mostly known for being an artist, mostly a rap artist. Now I have branched out into being a workshop host and an authoress amongst many other things. I am proud of how much using my God-given gifts has impacted people all across the nation. I feel as though I’m set apart from others when I focus on the people and connecting with them.
So, what’s next? Any big plans?
Over the next 5-10 years, I see myself as a mogul. Definitely relocated, but inspiring kids since my platform would be bigger. I do want to engage more in modeling and etc. so hopefully that’ll work out.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.amyaroxxstar.com/
- Email: amyaroxxstar@gmail.com
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/amyaroxxstar
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/amyaroxxstar
- Twitter: www.twitter.com/amyaroxxstar
Image Credit:
Rah Photography
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