We’re looking forward to introducing you to Lynn Chen. Check out our conversation below.
Lynn, we’re thrilled to have you with us today. Before we jump into your intro and the heart of the interview, let’s start with a bit of an ice breaker: What are you most proud of building — that nobody sees?
I am the most proud of helping people see perspectives that leads to breakthroughs. Whether it is a little more introspection, a little more understanding, a little more discernment, I feel like they are wins for me as much as they are for that person.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
My name is Lynn Chen and my artist name is Freedom Heart. I’ve walked through deep battles with self-worth and depression. I know what it feels like to fight for your voice. But those valleys shaped me and strengthened me. They gave me compassion and conviction. Now, I stand as proof that pain can be transformed into purpose.
I ‘ve wrestled with identity, expectations, and the feeling of not fully belonging. But out of that isolation, I’ve found the beauty in knowing who I am in God. What once felt like weakness became my calling. Today, I create music with intention. Every lyric is written from breakthrough, every melody shaped by the lessons God has walked me through. My purpose is clear: to reach those who feel unseen and unheard and remind them of their worth, their identity, and their freedom. My music isn’t just expression — it’s mission.
Great, so let’s dive into your journey a bit more. What did you believe about yourself as a child that you no longer believe?
I was bullied a lot when I was a kid. From elementary school to junior high school, I was never cool, never picked first and never first place.
My parents wanted me to excel but I wasn’t particularly the best at anything. A jack of all trades but master of none.
I always felt like a fish out of water and it didn’t help that I had to move a lot elementary and during middle school. I believed that I didn’t belong wherever I went.
After receiving Christ and understanding my identity in him, I now believe that all those things didn’t matter. The affirmation and belonging I needed was in Jesus. I don’t have to do anything to earn my place in this world because God loves me for who I am, as I am.
Was there ever a time you almost gave up?
There were many times in my journey that I wanted to give up! I’ll share about the time when I started writing my first album and the night before my album release party, I started feeling stabbing pain in my vocal cords. It felt like thousands of needles stabbing my throat and I didn’t know what I was going to do. I had to sing on a stage the next day and I couldn’t even talk without feeling pain. The next day, I got up and sang with no pain during the concert but the pain came back afterwards. I couldn’t sing for the next 3 months without pain. It was such a pivotal moment in my life. I didn’t know if I could ever sing again. I didn’t know if my singing voice would come back either.
I had to trust God. If He had carried me this far, I had to believe He would continue to do so. I knew this was a turning point for me and I needed to take ownership of my voice and my calling. I prayed to Him and fully received my calling. I had to believe without doubt. Afterwards, my voice naturally came back!
Alright, so if you are open to it, let’s explore some philosophical questions that touch on your values and worldview. Whom do you admire for their character, not their power?
Let’s talk about comic books and super heroes! As a kid up until now, I love the character of Superman. Many people might find him boring or unappealing but I find him to almost be the representation of Jesus Christ.
His similarities with Christ include:
-Foreign to this land
-Having almost infinite powers
-Sole purpose is to help and save people
-Will fight and lay down his life for the world
I find it amazing that this character, Superman, though he is the most powerful of almost every being, he chooses to humble himself and love others by serving them.
Okay, we’ve made it essentially to the end. One last question before you go. If you laid down your name, role, and possessions—what would remain?
I’d like to think that the legacy that I would leave is my love for people. I have a heart to love friends, family, and everyone to the utmost of my ability. I might not always express the love well but I hope each person is left with an experience of being listened to and cared for. If I left this earth, what I want to remain is my impact and love for people.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.freedom-heart.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freedomheartlc
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/freedomheartlc
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freedomheartlc/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@freedomheart
- Other: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7qqT8ozIHSwBGL3KfIw1WE?si=isUWHlRhQZ-_REjv0c-F_w
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@freedomheartlc?_t=8pEQcGAczXy&_r=1
Image Credits
Photographers: Diane Jin, Amber Katrina, Lyndsay Ogawa, Lillian Shay
