Podcast Title: Farm Life, Toxic Masculinity, and Handling Fame at a Young AgeGuest: Kiana (@kianasounds) – Singer, Songwriter & Independent ArtistDrop Date: April 27, 2025Episode Description: In this episode, the host sits down with Kiana, a Persian singer-songwriter, to talk about her journey through the music industry. Kiana opens up about getting signed at a young age, losing her record deal, and the emotional rollercoaster that followed. She shares how those challenges ultimately led her to go independent and build a career on her own terms.The conversation also explores Kiana’s life outside of music — from growing up as the youngest sibling in a Persian household with parents who were surprisingly chill, to witnessing how toxic masculinity is often conditioned into boys from a young age in Persian families. Kiana shares stories about her parents’ farm, her evolving view of success, and what she envisions for her future — including her love life.Kiana’s latest single “Mateek” is now out on Spotify.Key Themes:    •    The Music Industry: Getting signed young, losing a deal, and going independent    •    Cultural Conditioning: Toxic masculinity in Persian households    •    Family Dynamics: Growing up as the youngest in a modern Persian family    •    Future Vision: Career goals, personal growth, and loveEpisode Keywords: music industry, going independent, record deal loss, Persian culture, toxic masculinity, family dynamics, artist journey, female musician, personal growth, love and career, Mateek, Kiana musicEpisode Tags/Hashtags:#MusicIndustry #GoingIndependent #PersianCulture #FemaleArtists #ToxicMasculinity #PersonalGrowth #InsideOutUniverse #Season1 #ArtistJourney #IndependentMusician #Mateek #Kianasounds