Meet Anissa Zermeno of Tempe,Arizona

Today we’d like to introduce you to Anissa Zermeno.

Hi Anissa, so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today?
I’m in a band called Dangerousbeauty, and I also own a clothing brand called Little Delinquents, both go hand in hand, I feel.

I’ve always been drawn to music, even when I didn’t fully understand what I was expressing at the time. As I got older and went through real struggles, especially with my mental health, those early words started to make sense. Music became more than just something I loved, it became a way to process everything I was feeling. Even when people doubted me or said I shouldn’t pursue it, I kept going. Now being part of Dangerousbeauty feels like everything I pushed through led me exactly where I’m supposed to be. It’s exciting, it’s real, and it means everything to me.

Growing up, I never felt like I truly fit in. Whether it was how I dressed or how deeply I felt things, I always felt out of place trying to fit into what society expected. For a while, I tried to mold myself into something more “acceptable,” but it never felt right. I realized I didn’t want to fit in, I wanted to be exactly who I am.

That mindset is what led me to create Little Delinquents. It’s more than just a brand it’s a space for people like me. A dark sanctuary for the misfits, the rebellious, the ones who have been told they’re “too much,” “too different,” or “too dark.” It’s built from my love of individuality and the beauty that exists in being unapologetically yourself.

At the end of the day, none of us are “too” anything. We’re exactly who we’re meant to be and that’s something worth owning completely.

We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
No, it definitely hasn’t been a smooth road. My mental health has been one of my biggest battles it can be loud, feeding me thoughts that pull me into a dark place and make me question everything. For a long time, I also let other people’s opinions get to me, and that only made things heavier. Listening to the wrong voices can make you doubt your worth and your direction.

There were moments where I felt stuck, like I was fighting myself while also trying to keep moving forward. But those struggles also forced me to grow. I had to learn how to separate my own voice from the noise, and how to keep going even when it felt hard.

It hasn’t been easy, but every setback shaped me into who I am now, and gave more meaning to the music I create and the space I’ve built with Little Delinquents.

Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
I make music as part of Dangerousbeauty and run my clothing brand, Little Delinquents, so everything I do kind of lives in that same world. I turn emotions into something you can feel, whether that’s through music or the way someone expresses themselves through what they wear. It’s all about individuality, creativity, and not being afraid to be a little chaotic.

I’d say I’m known for being very raw and real. I don’t like to sugarcoat things, I want people to feel seen, understood, and even a little empowered to embrace who they are.

What I’m most proud of, honestly, is where I am right now in my life. Everything I’ve been building, creating, and pushing through has genuinely made me so happy. That’s something I don’t take for granted.

What sets me apart is just being me. I lean into my crazy, creative mind and go after my wildest dreams without holding back. I’m not trying to fit into anyone else’s box, I’d rather build my own world and invite people into it.

Do you have any memories from childhood that you can share with us?
I don’t really have any favorite childhood memories, unfortunately. Growing up was a mix of figuring things out and dealing with a lot internally, so I don’t look back on one specific moment as “the best.”

Contact Info:

• Website: https://littledelinquents.bigcartel.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dangerousbeauty__?igsh=MjlxeGxvYXdwYTFw
• Other: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7ypAOQOlZMGj1M0hhImAqe?si=QXffj7jXRd6uowO4chV94g

Image Credits
Walter Rachel