Lessons That Shaped My Voice

Lessons That Shaped My Voice

Writing is always such a gift because it gives me a chance to pause and reflect on my journey, the lessons I’ve learned, and the moments that truly defined who I’ve become.

For the online magazine, Canvas Rebel, I shares how my path began with a deep desire to be heard and how that led me to study psychology, voice coaching, and public relations.

As I revisited my story, I realized how much of growth isn’t just about learning—it’s about unlearning. I spoke about the beliefs I inherited from my family, like the idea that music wasn’t a “practical” career, and how those limitations once held me back. But those very moments of resistance became powerful teachers. They showed me what mattered most to me and reminded me that discouragement can sometimes point us straight toward our deepest passions.

I also opened up about a difficult time in London… when everything seemed to fall apart… and how that breakdown became a breakthrough. It was then that I stopped trying to force outcomes and started “sowing seeds” for the life I wanted, one step and one act of courage at a time.

Each part of my journey has taught me something essential about voice, resilience, and belonging and about how important it is to keep showing up as ourselves, especially when life feels uncertain.

If you’d like to read the full story, including the lessons I’ve learned (and unlearned) along the way, you can find it here: https://canvasrebel.com/meet-aideen-ni-riada/