Your career has evolved from modeling to music, wellness, and fashion. Can you share the pivotal moments that inspired this journey and shaped your artistic path?

At first my passion for fashion was the only inspiration. When I began to realize that what I wanted was bigger and more positive change, I had to make more of a powerful environmental impact so I kept modelling and making music.

You’ve mentioned being inspired by icons like Madonna and MC Lite. How have their influences translated into your music and performance style?

Well obviously their fashion is extraordinary and it matters what and who you wear. Fashion and art communicated what is difficult to say. It can be a sign of the times. Look at Gwen Stephani, she is still making it work. I love absorbing & then transmitting the female empowerment messages. I feel I am a energy conduit and aligned with the highest good for all to become uplifted.

Tell us about your commitment to wellness and sustainable fashion. What motivated you to earn a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology and start your own eco-fashion brand, “Carrie Suzanne”?

It is everything and at the center of my core beliefs. I am leaving this world a better place through my own example. After my experience with someone struggling with Mental Health, I decided I needed to learn more about it. It became a very interesting topic and field for me. I leaned into a Master’s Degree and educated myself. It was the best thing I ever did.

You’re an advocate for sobriety and mental health. How do these aspects play a role in your artistic and entrepreneurial endeavors?

So many rock stars and musicians fall prey to the trapping of the music industry due to multiple factors i.e., a grueling tour, an injury and the intense dopamine release of performing. They get hooked on either opioids, alcohol or any other substance. I think the more we can guard & protect ourselves from addiction the more lives we will save.

Balancing roles as a singer, model, wellness company owner, and fashion brand owner sounds challenging. Can you share your secrets to maintaining this balance and ensuring your various pursuits thrive?

Mediation- It reduces the rate at which brain cells are lost and it provides a lasting spiritual rest.
Daily Mindfulness Walks, Prayer, Sleep, Sunshine, Social Supports and other protective factors.

You mentioned the importance of connecting with your higher power. How does spirituality and mindfulness influence your creative and business decisions?

If I am not in God’s Will for my life I am not in alignment. When I try to do things on my own it’s a struggle but if I make “Conscious Contact” with a Higher Power daily (11th Step) then things happen & it’s SUPERNATURAL.

What can fans and followers expect from your upcoming projects, including live shows, concerts, festivals, and lifestyle products? TBD IT’S ALL HAPPENING SPRING 2024

Can you tell us more about the eco-friendly workout wear, travel yoga mats, candles, and incense you have in the pipeline? YES! We have prototypes so stay tuned for outlets and opportunities to acquire new products.

Your journey is a testament to your determination, resilience, and commitment to making a positive impact on the world. Can you share some specific moments or experiences that have profoundly shaped your perspective and mission?

Thank you!!! I am definitely an OVERCOMER! If I really went into My Story- Which I do, on one my records, you would see and feel how music has healed me and saved me.

How do you view the intersection of art, wellness, and fashion as a means of spreading love and kindness to a wider audience?

Well, The Los Angeles County Museum of Art – LACMA just held it’s annual 2023 Art + Film Gala. This is the place and space it all comes together!! Everyone in attendance is on a mission to spread love and kindness. ONE LOVE

Your latest music release, “Sobriety (Detox remix),” is generating quite a buzz. Can you share the inspiration behind this track and the message you hope to convey through it?

When I was drinking my behavior was less than perfect. I needed to clean up my act and my message. I wrote a song about it. This track is truly about finding a higher power and not making other people a higher power. It is about having a spiritual experience & awakening.

As a multifaceted artist, what advice do you have for aspiring artists who are looking to explore various creative disciplines and make a positive impact on the world?

“Focus on THE WORK not on the chatter. Stay grounded and keep people in your life that keep you in touch w/reality.”

Can you give us some insights into your creative process, from songwriting and designing fashion to managing your wellness company and brand? How do these processes intertwine?

I like to start with a cool beat or a pretty chord. I will riff off of it and lyrics and melody will just begin to flow. I am constantly looking for new inspiration and & once I find it the creative juices become alive. It’s all about seeing how & what I can add to the stream of life. What I can bring to others, serve and give.

In the world of fashion, how do you see the future of eco-friendly and sustainable fashion evolving, and what role do you hope your brand, “Carrie Suzanne,” will play in that evolution?

I would like to produce a runway show again or a collection that reflects my core brand. My dream is to play a spiritual music festival and while on stage, rocking out with my band, there will be models walking and doing yoga poses to the beat of the music.

What is the ultimate legacy you hope to leave through your artistic and entrepreneurial endeavors, and how do you envision your work inspiring future generations?

My hope is that when I am gone, I will be remembered as a person who loved, cared and understood the human existential condition. Through our great pain there is purpose and learning, growing & holding space for other’s experiences without judgement is righteous.

How can fans and readers connect with you and stay updated on your latest projects and releases?
Alway check in on my latest Instagram & Tik Tok posts as well as my very cool website. www.CarrieSimmonsOfficial.com