Vocal Spotlight: Ayana Bean

Boston, MA native Ayana Bean has lead a life worthy of a movie, with a preview of her story being shared through her episode of Black Entertainment Television’s reboot of the highly acclaimed American Gangster series. Her hustle spanned from the streets of Boston to the entire country as she became a vital music presence in Boston and worked as the regional liaison for several major record labels including Def Jam, Sony, Eone formerly Koch Records, Interscope to name a few. However, the battles in her personal life--which consisted of raising 2 young sons, and the disease of drug addiction in the home led her down a path of fiscal ruin. After serving time on State and Federal convictions for fraud, Ayana chose to become an advocate of at-risk women and gives talks to those in or transitioning from prison.

Ayana's life is chronicled on the American Gangster: Trap Queens series on BET. Her career in music, crimes against the government, and ultimate redemption will be told to the world in the series and in her new book A Year And A Day. What makes Ayana unique is her magnetically charming personality and impeccable style that makes her not only a champion for women but a tastemaker whose personal style influences trends, making her the ultimate ambassador for any brands that complement her style.

Ayana Bean travels the world telling her story in hopes of making a difference and helping young women and girls with similar backgrounds not go down the path she did. Ayana has recently been featured onBeen Worthy, Leading With Lee Magazine, SwagHer Magazine, Linkedin, Heart Of Hollywood Magazine, We Empower Magazine, Medium, and more.

Vocal readers, please enjoy our interview!https://www.heartofhollywoodmagazine.com//post/champion-for-women-ayana-bean-set-to-release-new-book-a-year-and-a-day

Tammy Reese: You have made a difference and helped so many young women and especially young girls. Who were some people in your youth that were an instrumental part of your childhood?

Ayana Bean: In my childhood, the women in my family were the most instrumental in my life as a child. My mom, grandmother, and aunts. I admired them all.

Tammy Reese: What was it like for you growing up in Boston?

Ayana Bean: Growing up in Boston was fun. It seemed that there was so much to do and see then. The community culture in our neighborhoods was close-knit. Families knew each other. Everyone looked out for each other.

Tammy Reese: You currently work independently in the music industry, what does your work entail?

Ayana Bean: Independently I consult independent artists and labels with setting up their operations business of music. From creating marketing strategies, radio, and video promotion, as well as artist projects.

Tammy Reese: Let's chat about your new book, please tell us about it and why you think it's important for people to read it?

Ayana Bean: I’m excited about the release of my first book A Year And A Day. Writing this book was therapeutic for me, it helped me to accept and understand who I am today by re-visiting traumatic events that I experienced in my life at a young age through my teen and early adult years. I’m able to move forward now and I want readers to know that I survived and they can too.

Tammy Reese: You once were a guest at The Breakfast Club, what was that experience like for you?

Ayana Bean: Being on The Breakfast Club is still a highlighted moment in my life that I don’t believe even happened! It’s one of those Wow moments as if I still can’t believe it. I am thankful to have been invited to attend the show by the other Trap Queens.

Tammy Reese: What are some memorable moments in your career that you are so proud of?

Ayana Bean: So many memorable moments to name. Volunteering for Congresswoman Ayanna Presley and meeting her is at the top.

Tammy Reese: What are some of your goals for the rest of 2021?

Ayana Bean: My goal for 2021 is to continue to build myself, learn. Build my non profit organization A YEAR AND A DAY FOUNDATION into a phenomenal transitioning program for citizens re-entering back into society.

Tammy Reese: What can no one take away from Ayana Bean?

Ayana Bean: The very one thing that no one could take from Ayana Bean is her freedom. My mind is free therefore I will forever be free.

Keep up-to-date with Ayana Bean by visiting www.ayanabean.com or by connecting on Instagram @ms.yanabean