YOURLIFE: ON THE GRIND
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THE MELODY
BEHIND THE MUSIC
JOHARI NOELLE'S PASSION POWERS HER TO DREAM BIG. LEARN MORE ABOUT
THE WINDY CITY SONGBIRD WHOSE TALENT DOESN'T JUST CONTAIN MUSIC.
BY ASIA HORNE
EMPIRE LIFE: Tell us about your
early experiences discovering your
passions.
JOHARI NOELLE: I discovered this
to be my passion at 8 years old but I
built the courage to start at 13 years
old. I did talent shows and open mics
at my church, and took advantage of
all acting and music opportunities.
EL: How has Chicago shaped you
and your work ethic?
JN: Chicago is full of talent and that
is amazing but it's taught me that it
is not about talent, it's about work
ethic. There will always be someone
that has talent or beauty but the best
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trait beyond all of that is dedication
and hard work.
EL: Many people don't realize that
being a music artist and a creative
overall is being an entrepreneur as
well. Explain why building a strong
brand is essential to building a
strong business.
JN: Being an artist or a creative and
trying to be successful at it, you have
to look at every single component
beyond the art, you have to see
the business in it to make it in the
industry. You have to learn how to
create an effective and unique brand
for yourself, and really try to be