We’re looking forward to introducing you to Lolly Mariah . Check out our conversation below.
Hi Lolly , thank you so much for joining us today. We’re thrilled to learn more about your journey, values and what you are currently working on. Let’s start with an ice breaker: What do the first 90 minutes of your day look like?
I’m usually up by 7:30am. When I first wake up, I lay still and focus on gratitude. I then check my phone for any missed messages and do my best to avoid social media scrolling. I pump milk for my baby, and usually she wakes up by the time I’m done. I feed her, change her diaper, and, If I’m not in a rush, I chant (buddhist prayer) for a few minutes. After that, I either hop on a call or play music to get the day going.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
My name is Lolly Mariah. I’m a well-versed creatress. Most known for my unique voice, purple aura, and lyrical lowkey flow, I am an all around entertainer — acting, modeling, singing, writing, and performing covers and original songs.
My best work most closely aligns with the neo-soul genre of music, but my art surely has its own identity. I incorporate spirituality, femininity & motherhood, and storytelling in all of my works and in performance.
Currently I’m working on a project called LowKey Kickback. It’s a 3 song EP that represents the chill kickback vibe. While some of my music is often placed in the “healing and inspirational” areas of music, this particular project is for the grown folk. Of course, I will give some gems and life lessons in the music, as I usually do, but these songs are for letting loose. If you are a fan of my single “Hotline”, this EP may be more up your alley than previous projects like “Permission to Lollygag.”
Okay, so here’s a deep one: What relationship most shaped how you see yourself?
The relationship I have with my daughter made a huge impact on how I viewed myself and my life purpose. My pregnancy was very much unplanned and full of turmoil in the beginning. I entered a toxic relationship and got pregnant in the height of my modeling career, but during a time when I felt I was becoming stagnant in my music career. Music was always supposed to be the main thing for me. I didn’t know who I was, what I wanted, or where I really needed to be. My self-worth as a woman and as an artist was at an all time low.
After quickly becoming a single parent, I had to reclaim my identity. Really tap into what I wanted for myself. Connect with my inner child both figuratively and literally. I had to address where I needed to improve and how I could accomplish my dreams regardless of the hurdles in my way.
Now, I am a better performer because I sang to my baby girl every day and night. I am more efficient of a worker because I have to get as much done as possible when I have a small break from her. I have to push harder to accomplish goals and make profit because my baby is depending on me to feed, house, and care for her. Honestly, I wouldn’t have it any other way. Because of baby Amoriah, I know that I’m an intelligent, talented, go-getter that can accomplish whatever I put my mind to. I deserve to win.
If you could say one kind thing to your younger self, what would it be?
If I could tell my younger self anything, it would be to BE LOVE and not search for love. There were so many missed opportunities because I was constantly searching for a love outside of myself. If I could have really connected with the love that has always been in and around me, I could have been more focused on advancing my career instead of seeking external validation. My life was redirected so many times because I was chasing something I always had. I live a life of no regrets, but you can’t get time back, so use it to chase dreams, not love, if you can.
I think our readers would appreciate hearing more about your values and what you think matters in life and career, etc. So our next question is along those lines. Is the public version of you the real you?
Believe it or not, the public version of me is the REAL ME!! Depending on the day, time, and event you might see me full of energy and welcoming, or reserved and observant. Just like my music requires some deep thought, every way I present myself is related to what I’m thinking or learning. Sometimes I’m “too real” as I’m learning and growing through real life challenges. As an artist, I’m still learning the balance between expression and oversharing. It’s really difficult for me because I feel and see things so intensely. I know I’m not the only one. But yeah, its me 100 percent.
Okay, so before we go, let’s tackle one more area. If you knew you had 10 years left, what would you stop doing immediately?
If I only had 10 years left, I’d probably stop complaining. I’m actually working on this now. I can cry and whine about what isn’t going the way I want to, but that just reintroduces the narrative that I don’t have power in my life. Some things really are out of our control, but waisting time complaining instead of acting on the thousands of things that I could do to better myself sounds crazy. I have a child, I have goals, I have love. I’d have to appreciate every moment for what it is, and accomplish as much as possible.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://LollyMariah.com
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/TheLollyMariah
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lollymariahtolbert/
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/TheLollyMariah
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/lollymariah
