India Arie is a four-time Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, actress, and record producer whose music and message have uplifted millions worldwide. With over 10 million records sold, she is celebrated not only for her soulful artistry but also for her profound insight into personal growth, empowerment, and wellness.
As a speaker and creative visionary, India Arie shares deeply personal reflections on authenticity, spirituality, and self-liberation. Her work transcends the stage, inspiring individuals to reconnect with their truth and purpose. Through her recent short film “Welcome Home – Crazy/Sacred Space,” she invites audiences into a journey of peace, stillness, and healing—created to restore calm and mindfulness during challenging times.
India’s keynotes and conversations blend music, storytelling, and vulnerability, touching on themes of creativity, emotional resilience, and inner alignment. Drawing from her life as a “spiritual warrior” in the music industry, she offers wisdom on how to rise through pain, reclaim personal power, and express one’s authentic voice without compromise.
India Arie is a four-time Grammy award-winning singer, songwriter, actress, and record producer. She has sold over 10 million records worldwide.
Her new short film “Welcome Home – Crazy/Sacred Space” was created to help calm the nation and bring focus to wellness, peace, tranquility and calmness during the pandemic. Being a fierce spiritual warrior navigating the shadow side of the music industry is a theme explored throughout this profound conversation.
As someone who shares her soul through her work, Lee and India Arie discuss a wide range of topics that include: breaking through past constructs, the wisdom that comes through pain, and the importance of feeling empowered, aligned and free as an artist.
India gives us a deeper look into her ‘Songversation’ practice, the journey into regaining her sovereignty and the paradigm shift she’s experiencing as a result with her art form. By standing publicly for who she is musically and spiritually, she says, “I like where I am when I remember where I am.”
Born in Denver and later relocating to Atlanta as a teen, India.Arie went from “singing under a tree in the park” to the Grammy Awards stage in five years, earning seven nominations for her 2001 double-platinum debut Acoustic Soul featuring her first hit single “Video.”
That was followed in 2002 by the platinum-selling Voyage to India, 2006’s gold-certified Testimony: Vol. 1, Life & Relationship and its 2009 sequel Testimony: Vol. 2, Love & Politics. But despite 21 Grammy nominations, four Grammys and 10 million albums sold worldwide, something was wrong.
She recently embraced the former by expanding Soulbird, her label imprint, into a multi-faceted company housing her other entrepreneurial endeavors: jewelry, apparel, merchandise, film and TV, music and book publishing. She’s also ready again for fans to hear India.Arie, the singer/songwriter.
“I wasn’t ready until now,” India Arie says. “I love where things are on and offstage. I trusted my intuition through every line and note of every song on this album, following the flow. And the ease of the flow is always a sign that I am in the right place, doing the right thing. And that is all I’ve ever wanted. I created SongVersation from that place.”
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In this inspiring 71-minute episode of Impact the World, four-time Grammy Award winner India Arie opens up about healing, authenticity, and the spiritual power of creativity.
This 1-hour, 11-minute interview features India Arie in an in-depth conversation with host Lee Harris on the podcast Impact the World. Together, they explore the intersections of music, spirituality, wellness, and personal transformation, offering a rare glimpse into India’s inner journey as an artist and human being.
India reflects on her evolution from chart-topping musician to spiritual teacher and empowerment advocate. She discusses the lessons learned from fame, vulnerability, and the courage to live authentically, sharing how embracing stillness and self-awareness transformed her creativity and her life.
Throughout the conversation, India emphasizes that true artistry comes from alignment rather than ambition. She speaks candidly about navigating the pressures of the entertainment industry, the emotional toll of perfectionism, and how reconnecting with spirit allowed her to create from a place of freedom and love.
The episode also explores her film “Welcome Home – Crazy/Sacred Space”—created to promote collective calm and wellness during the pandemic. India shares how this project became a meditation on peace and the importance of creating safe emotional spaces for healing.
Lee and India delve into broader themes such as overcoming fear, finding purpose, and using art as a tool for transformation. By the end of the episode, India leaves viewers with a resonant truth: empowerment begins when we choose authenticity, compassion, and connection over performance.
05:20 – Navigating fame and the lessons of self-discovery
14:15 – The connection between music, mindfulness, and healing
24:00 – Overcoming industry pressure and choosing authenticity
35:45 – Creating “Welcome Home – Crazy/Sacred Space” during the pandemic
46:30 – The wisdom of pain and the evolution of self-empowerment
57:10 – Spiritual practices and grounding in creative purpose
In this 1-hour, 42-minute deep-dive conversation, India Arie opens her heart in Real Talk—exploring music, healing, spirituality, and the courage to live in alignment with truth.
In this powerful 1-hour, 42-minute interview, India Arie invites audiences into an intimate exploration of authenticity, healing, and spiritual growth. Speaking with honesty and grace, she reflects on her life as an artist, healer, and truth-teller navigating both the light and shadow of the entertainment world.
India discusses her journey from Grammy-winning success to spiritual awakening, sharing how self-love and alignment became the foundation of her creative evolution. She opens up about the emotional cost of fame, her decision to redefine success, and the personal practices that help her maintain peace and purpose.
The conversation delves into the deeper lessons behind her art—how pain transforms into wisdom, how music serves as medicine, and how vulnerability becomes a source of strength. India speaks candidly about her spiritual journey, the power of stillness, and the importance of setting energetic boundaries in a world that often prioritizes performance over authenticity.
Moments of reflection are interwoven with stories of resilience, compassion, and creative renewal. She also shares insights from her film “Welcome Home – Crazy/Sacred Space”, expanding on its message of calm, healing, and reconnection during turbulent times.
By the end, India leaves viewers with a resonant call to action: to live unapologetically, love deeply, and honor the sacred space within. The conversation is both grounding and transformative—an invitation to return home to self.
07:20 – Reflections on fame, vulnerability, and spiritual awakening
18:40 – How pain and imperfection fuel creative freedom
31:25 – Music as medicine and the art of storytelling through soul
45:10 – Lessons from the journey toward self-acceptance and peace
58:55 – Discussion of “Welcome Home – Crazy/Sacred Space” and its impact
01:12:30 – Boundaries, energy, and the balance between giving and receiving
01:27:50 – The wisdom of stillness and the power of alignment
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