Today’s guest is living proof that pain can turn into power and struggle can spark something beautiful. EP-15Born in Chicago and raised with deep Mexican roots, Diabbla is more than an artist — she’s a storyteller, a survivor, and a fearless voice with no borders. From sonidero to boom bap, from Mexico to the Bay Area, every verse she drops carries the weight of her story.In this raw and inspiring conversation, Diabbla opens up about:Losing her father at 15 and the dark battles she fought after.How writing her first song became the turning point that saved her life.Balancing the two sides of herself — Andrea and “Diabbla.”The hustle of being a woman in hip hop.Why she’ll never stop giving back to her community.Whether you’re an artist chasing your dreams, someone looking for motivation, or just a fan of powerful stories, this episode will hit you right in the heart.📌 If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of self-harm, please reach out to a suicide prevention resource:988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S.) — Call or text 988988lifeline.org👀 Find us on social media:📸 Instagram: @therootsofambition📘 Facebook: The Roots of Ambition 🎵 TikTok: @therootsofambition🎧 Spotify: Listen on Spotify🎵 Guest: Jeff Monser📸 Instagram:https @_Diabbla_🎧 Youtube: @diabbla  🎵 TikTok:@_diabblachicana_Chapters:0:00 – Intro & Welcome to Diabbla2:15 – The meaning behind her name8:40 – Growing up in Mexico & first performances13:25 – Losing her father & the darkest year of her life19:50 – How music saved her from suicide26:05 – Writing her first song “Surviving”31:15 – Boom bap, trap & finding her sound35:40 – Her mom’s role in her career39:55 – Leaving her crew & going solo44:30 – Diabbla’s creative process for songwriting50:45 – Musical influences in English & Spanish56:20 – Songs that mean the most to her right now59:40 – Staying grounded in the music industry1:04:15 – Advice for young girls chasing dreams1:08:55 – Message to her future self, 10 years from now1:14:20 – Fun rapid-fire: animal she’d be, superpower, & $100M question1:21:30 – Best & worst advice she’s gotten in music1:27:15 – Giving Diabbla her flowers