IAHIAL shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.
IAHIAL, so good to connect and we’re excited to share your story and insights with our audience. There’s a ton to learn from your story, but let’s start with a warm up before we get into the heart of the interview. What is something outside of work that is bringing you joy lately?
There’s so much outside of work that is amplifying my joy these days! The weather is definitely top of the list for me. I LOVE being outside and I love soaking up the sun. Although I would thoroughly enjoy both no matter the weather, when the air is slightly warm and there’s a gentle breeze passing by bringing with it the smell of honeysuckle or even closer to my heart…the ocean, I am experiencing pure bliss. Beautifully curated playlists, my home and spending time with the people I love are also major joy amplifiers these days.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Hey loves! I am IAHIAL [Eye – yuh – Eye – yahL] a beautiful being of light, transformation and evolution, a sonic architect and alchemist, spiritual futurist and multidimensional creative who connects and curates sacred space for joy, healing, self love and presence in all that I do. I am a visionary who flows through life creating, being and living the beauty I desire to see in the world. I have been previously known as Christen B and Like Water. I’m currently expressing through music with the release of my 4th album in production, healing through service and offering space for connection and transformation while embodying the truths I’ve learned along the way. I offer group, 1:1 and corporate wellness services. I score films and provide sound design services for companies and organizations enhancing brand recognition, supporting campaigns and other projects and events. I also consult with visionaries and leaders whose business influences or exists within the lifestyle and arts industries. If you are a being who resonates with this type of journey, I’m so glad to be connected!
Thanks for sharing that. Would love to go back in time and hear about how your past might have impacted who you are today. Who were you before the world told you who you had to be?
I was a little magical being of the forest who loved to sing and harmonize. I was a lover of lightning bugs and mulberry trees and loved the feeling of earth beneath my feet. I also dug up magical stones with my neighbor and will never forget that experience. I’m so glad to know her again! I love her!
Was there ever a time you almost gave up?
There were multiple times I did give up. My 3rd album “She called it noise” was named after a moment that impacted me so deeply, I stopped singing. It saddened me to think someone heard the song of my soul and experienced it as noise. It also frightened me to experience how quickly and easily I was willing to silence myself for the comfort of another or safety of one’s self. I am grateful for those moments because I have a deep love for the love that comes from within to face and love myself to this point. I am also grateful that my spirit is always magnetized to my divine path no matter what. I could feel it in my chest. It made sure that I expressed myself through song. It made sure that I kept going. With the blessings of community, I am here. Shout out to my support systems, mirrors, divine counterparts and sacred hearts who walk closely with me on this journey. I am grateful for your love and divine ability to shine and see the shine in others. Thank you for all that you are! May I continue to grow in the service of my commitment and shine divine light upon all that comes from within my being.
Next, maybe we can discuss some of your foundational philosophies and views? What would your closest friends say really matters to you?
Freedom was the first word that formed in my mind’s gaze. And my heart fluttered a bit as well. I haven’t seen myself as free in a long time for more than a few days at a time. Like truly free from anything other than truth and love from within. Until now, and that is my chosen path. One that flows from within, one which is free. So I see now why that came up as their answer. Thanks for loving me y’all! So grateful for you! Thank you for seeing me!
Thank you so much for all of your openness so far. Maybe we can close with a future oriented question. If you knew you had 10 years left, what would you stop doing immediately?
Everything.
I would close my eyes, and get quiet. I’d flow with my breath in and out, real breaths, breaths of life, with energy and pleasure. This is beautiful air released by the trees so generously and with ease. It is as beneficial an exchange as all natural and aligned exchanges are. Flow. If I had any number of years left I would flow with joy and ease, lean into joy and ease, give blessings of joy and ease and continue to be joy and ease. Alignment is my true north. Keep flowing with joy.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://iahial.com/home
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamiahial/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IAHIAL/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@IAHIAL
- Other: TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@iamiahial
Image Credits
LaTanya Taylor of Convey Visuals
