Today we’d like to introduce you to Anna Storm.
Anna, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
I grew up in a small town in CT and was bullied a lot. I turned to art and music as a means of expression. I wrote my first record “Confident,” about the trials and tribulations of growing up as an outsider, and how I triumphed above the hate to become a strong alpha female. “Confident” which is essentially my anthem and a battle cry for self-empowerment was picked up by Lizzo for her show, “Watch Out For The Big Grrrls” on Amazon Prime. One of my other records, a new-wave dance-pop record called “Versace Shade” was also picked up by Lizzo’s show. The show is critically acclaimed, and we won a Critics Choice Award, as well as three EMMYs for it. We are now nominated for a People’s Choice Award as well. “Confident” has started to become a big record on TikTok and total views on TikTok equal 7.7 Million Views so far! I also just released an MTV Unplugged acoustic live-in-studio video rendition of my record, “Versace Shade,” featuring rockstar Wes Scantlin from Puddle Of Mudd. It is available on all my platforms, as well as the official Puddle Of Mudd YouTube Channel. It’s #StormSZN, and I’m not stopping anytime soon!
I’m sure you wouldn’t say it’s been obstacle free, but so far would you say the journey has been a fairly smooth road?
It hasn’t been a smooth road, but the hardships have made me stronger. If I wasn’t bullied growing up, I might not have written “Confident,” which is highly acclaimed now. Pain and obstacles make for good art. It maybe was a blessing in disguise. My dad who was my best friend and greatest cheerleader has been sick most my life and passed away unexpectedly a year ago. His passing was very difficult emotionally for me, but I believe I learned my strength and persistence from him. I know that he is looking down on me and so proud of my accomplishments, and he will continue to be by my side giving me the will to push through to the TOP!
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
I’m a popular social media influencer and popstar. I’ve developed a steady following on IG, FB, TikTok & YouTube of “Stormtroopers,” who enjoy my quirky sense of humor, confidence, and ability to urge others to discover their own self-worth. As mentioned before, my songs “Confident” and “Versace Shade” are Emmy Award Winning and featured on Lizzo’s hit tv show, “Watch Out For The Big Grrrls.” I was recently published in Forbes because of the Lizzo placement which is something I’m super proud of. “Confident” is starting to blow up on TikTok, amassing 7.7 million views. I was on the hit Snapchat show “Phone Swap,” seen by a viewership of 10 million people— “Versace Shade” was also featured on that show. My “Versace Shade” unplugged video featuring Wes Scantlin from Puddle Of Mudd is also garnering a lot of attention— it is rare that a pop artist and a rock artist would be working together. I set myself apart from others by daring to break barriers and not limiting myself— I like to push the envelope and defy others’ expectation. I #slaylife!
What does success mean to you?
Success is being able to do what you love and have impact on others in doing so. Success is being able to pave your own path and not solely do what society expects you to do— it is #slaying in every sense of the word!
Contact Info:
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/itsannastorm
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/annastormslaylife
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCGostna5EKqQ0ZgBhylldoQ
- Other: www.tiktok.com/itsannastorm
Image Credits
Michael Ivory Photography
