Episode 059–Sachiko Tiana “Wait for the Dawn” Podcast with host Bruce Hilliard

Her podcast Wait for the Dawn is all about the mindset needed to pursue dreams, goals and passions. Sachiko Tiana believes that regardless of what we're facing, the dawn is coming! There is light at the end of the tunnel and the hard things we've been through won't last forever. We weren't meant to live in survival mode - we're meant to thrive! The best way for us to thrive is for everyone to pursue what they're MOST passionate about. And, she writes and records music. Sachiko's original songs range from a mix of thought-provoking lyrics to flirtatious love songs to fun and groovy, soulful tunes. People have said she has the smoothness of Sade, the emotional essence of Anita Baker, combined with the lively positivity of Alicia Keys. No matter who you are, you’re guaranteed to leave with a heart full of joy, simply because of the love Sachiko brings to every aspect of her message. She was born in 1985 in San Francisco, CA to drug addicted parents. Her parents were not married and were often breaking up and making up. Her two younger siblings are the result of each of their reunions. Her mom's death and her dad's drug addictions left Sachiko the one responsible for cooking, cleaning, changing diapers while attending school and "trying desperately to seem normal." "My dad was dealing with his own pain from my Mom's death and became even more addicted to drugs, and became less and less useful. I always knew when we didn't have any money because he would go through withdrawals and not get out of bed for days at a time (and be an absolute terror to be around). He'd send me to buy cigarettes and alcohol, and he would take us along when he finally had money to buy drugs. I would sit in the car and sing at the top of my lungs to distract me and the kids from what was happening. I remember a drug dealer telling me that he could hear me singing and that I was something special - such a strangely vivid memory." Music became a huge outlet for her. "From church and school choirs, to recording songs in our garage on the reel-to-reel recorder my dad set up, music was an integral part of my life. Though many of my memories of my dad are truly painful, I do credit him in a myriad of ways for my love of music and songwriting. It was at the age of 10 that I decided I wanted to be a singer." Sachiko's Website