![]() Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way? No one else’s opinion is more important than my art or my happiness. I learned to ignore the things that didn’t serve me and to absorb the things that would help me grow. I learned long ago that the key to happiness is balance and self-love. Thankful for all I have been through, I look forward to channeling my experiences into my own music as I work on my debut EP album. I am honored to have had such incredible opportunities such as performing for the charity foundation Operation Smile in LA and Camillus House based here in Miami, to singing the National Anthem in a sold-out Hardrock Stadium for the 2017 Orange Bowl. In 2017 I auditioned for America’s Got Talent 12th season and concluded my run as a semi-finalist, which was such an amazing experience itself. I have been able to work a few residencies in places all over Miami for the last three years, generating an organic fanbase in my own hometown. ![]() I knew then that performing live was what I wanted to do professionally and every step I’ve taken has further progressed that goal. My first paid show was a Valentine’s performance when I was 17 yrs old at a Yacht Club and it was exhilarating for me. I had to learn how to move past it all in order to continue to express myself artistically a path that lead to opportunities in music and eventually live performances. I experienced personal crises that further burdened me as I tried to fight through the societal norms of what a ‘leading lady’ is supposed to look like. Though I had the chance to be very artistic, it was also one of the most difficult times in my life as I dealt with bullying and self-esteem issues. I wrote and directed screenplays, was acting-costume designer, lead choir rehearsals, all while maintaining my grades. I think I am one of the few people who says “I really enjoyed high school”- I got to truly explore my creativity 24/7. When I got to high school, I drowned myself in music theater, theater, dance, and choir. Art has always been an outlet for me, whether it was making jewelry on my bed for hours or putting on talent shows in my living room, I’ve had a love affair with artistry my whole life. My parents owned an auto shop in Little Havana where I would often sing to customers as they waited for their car to be ready. I have been singing since I was two years old, as my mother tells it, or as long as I can possibly remember. Yoli, can you briefly walk us through your story – how you started and how you got to where you are today. Today we’d like to introduce you to Yoli Mayor.
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