Dive into the journey of Elona, a powerful singer-songwriter from Sint Maarten/ Saint Martin, whose sound blends the soul of R&B with the energy of Afrobeats. In this episode of The Sunny Side Kingdom Show, Elona opens up to host John Sandiford, about her path as an independent artist, her debut EP The Vulnerable Hour, performing in London, building her own studio, and how vulnerability shapes her music.

From overcoming struggles to empowering other artists, Elona’s story is raw, inspiring, and unforgettable.

Welcome to SunSide Kingdom! 

The place where we highlight Dutch Caribbean role models making an impact in their community and/ or the world.

🎙️ Hosted by John Sandiford
🙅🏽‍♀️ Guest: Elona
📍 Shot in The Netherlands at Antonio Media B.V. HQ

Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
1:43 - Meet Elona
3:39 - Career highlights
9:49 - Connecting to her purpose
13:06 - If money didn't matter
14:56 - The Vulnerable Hour
25:05 - Inside Elona's childhood
33:16 - Island life influences
37:51 - Elona's mentors
47:14 - Advice to my 18-year-old
52:51 - Final thoughts and conclusions

Follow Elona on:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elonaofficial/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCz4Ow9g2Kza_UEHKF84nX0A 
Website: https://elonaofficial.com/listen

🎶 Stream The Vulnerable Hour on all platforms:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/5gVpFB8AKIAtyzmLTz3tx1
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/the-vulnerable-hour-ep/1821798815
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/VULNERABLE-HOUR-Explicit-Elona/dp/B0FDS3WYY5

Follow John Sandiford on: 
Website: https://www.jamsandiford.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamsandiford
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jamsandiford

Watch the podcast on these platforms: 
YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWsfc8_KyI6fXRMB4CQVTaduhECvp09gH&si=TUfwvFOAeeuRmx9T
Spotify: Coming soon 
Apple Podcasts: Coming soon

Watch the shorts of the podcast: 
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWsfc8_KyI6fhiFJhaL9UcO9WjrfTNNQ9&si=3dNoFxD_v9Kc6glp

More motivational content: 
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWsfc8_KyI6cijs6FM51B4M0PkAtjitER&si=JZWnJejrFKU5pfrO

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