We had the good fortune of connecting with Michelle (MISS GALACTICA) Alifano and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Michelle (MISS GALACTICA), what led you to pursuing a creative path professionally?
Creativity has played a main role in my life since my early days. I remember the feeling of excitement when I knew there was something to create, a song to write, a story to tell, a video to film. It was a limitless sensation, where the boundaries of imagination did not exist, and life was about playing. As I grew up and learned that everything had a title, a name, or profession,  I soon began to unwind from my passionate urge to live creatively and decided to work for a living. It took me some years to realize that my heart couldn’t sleep at night, my voice was screaming in silence, and my mind wanted to get a hold of the paintbrush to draw the vision of my dream. A dream that chose me and I am only but a channel of that beauty that exists in all of us. It was not easy leaving my job to pursue my dream, but once I allowed myself to start and maintain the focus with intention in this path, everything began to flow and new opportunities flourished.  My creative career is woven by words of empowerment and creative consciousness that manifests through songs and music videos. I began editing videos at the age of 8 and started writing and singing since I can remember. I always knew deeply that I wanted to express my wild imagination through these mediums. Directing music videos that are driven by intention and rooted by meaningful concepts. Videos that are not only beautiful to the eye, but intriguing to the heart and imagination. Writing songs that reminds us where we come from and to feel and love all which we are. All in all, I pursued this creative path to bring together values that are important to me such as creativity, mindfulness and inspiration. I am beyond grateful to live in abundance thanks to this career, to have taken the jump into the unknown and find myself in awe for life. I hope one day to look around in a set and find more women that are directing, filming, editing, producing. Where we can come together with our talent and shine our art in equality.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
I am proud of the all the work I have had the opportunity to create. Launching my third single this year and directing music videos in amazing locations like ITG Miami where famous reggaeton artists such as Jhay Cortez, Cazzu, Sebastian Yatra and more have done their music videos. Creating content for well known Italian brands like MOMO Design, to traveling to India to document Indian women in undeveloped rural communities. It is definitely a colorful experience with rewarding emotions and most importantly a beautiful journey to create all of this work with amazing teams. I got today where I am professionally when I learned to love myself and my worth as a human and artist. When I got out of the way and let life happen. When I started sharing my music and videos to the world, the world responded. People that believed in my creative vision gave me the tools to start directing and so I did. Coming up with the storyline, the wardrobe, the actors, the props everything. Bringing the people together to make something incredible. It wasn’t easy making music and directing videos at the same time, but it is all a matter of organization and mediation to focus more on the feeling of each goal rather than the scarcity of time. I learned the most valuable lesson thus far and that is to not take life seriously, to keep going no matter what and always believe in yourself and intentions. To focus on the beauty that shines within and trust every step and each milestone with gratitude.  I want the world to know about Miss Galactica and her production agency, Flasherismo Records that inspiration and creativity is everywhere. It is where inspiration lays that beauty shines beyond and music can be written and videos can be created.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
I would definitely take them to Wynwood to get lost in the streets and admire the murals of each artist. After a stroll in the area stop by Bakan, a delightful Mexican Restaurant with delicious food and thirst quenching drinks like the famous Mezcal.   When the sun is beginning to set I would go to South Point and chill at the beach. At night I would go to the Wharf for a drink next to the river.  The next days I would recommend Upper Buena Vista, Midtown, Miami Design District. A lovely coffee at The Alchemist in Aventura and maybe head to the Aventura Mall for some shopping. Always check out for the possibility of any market’s going on whether it is the Yellow Green Farmers Market or Wynwood’s Market.  Ft. Lauderdale beach is lovely and a downtown visit would be fun too. Make sure to check out Brew Urban Cafe with a cozy vibe with a view to the city’s train.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
I would love to dedicate this shoutout to @alejojergovic, my partner in crime for adventure and life. An inspiring human that has showed me the world of freestyle, improvisation, and direction in film. We have created and directed 5 music videos together, and if it weren’t for his beautiful support I would’ve never fully realized I was capable of pursuing my life’s dream. It is the people that see the best version of ourselves and shines the light so we can find our way back to our full potential, and that is breaking free from all the impediments and mental blocks. Its about starting somewhere and believing in what we are giving to the world.

Website: www.missgalactica.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/missgalactica

Youtube: www.youtube.com/missgalactica

Other: www.flasherismo.com

Image Credits
@delunar_

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