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Top 20 Fascinating Lessons We Can Learn From Lizzo

Fahri Karakas
8 min readJun 6, 2023
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Lizzo, whose real name is Melissa Viviane Jefferson, is an American musician, singer, rapper, and actress who has captured the hearts of millions of people around the world with her bold and empowering music. Lizzo is known for her unique fusion of pop, hip-hop, and soul music and for her uplifting messages of self-acceptance and body positivity.

Lizzo was born in Detroit, Michigan in April 1988, but grew up in Houston, Texas. She began playing the flute when she was just 12 years old and went on to study classical music at the University of Houston. However, in her early 20s, Lizzo decided to make a career change and move to Minneapolis, where she formed the musical group The Chalice. The group disbanded in 2014, and Lizzo embarked on a solo career shortly after.

Lizzo’s breakthrough came with her 2016 album “Coconut Oil,” which included her hit single “Good as Hell.” The single became a viral sensation, and Lizzo’s rise to fame was rapid and remarkable. In the following years, Lizzo continued to release chart-topping hits, including “Truth Hurts” and “Juice.”

Lizzo’s music is infused with a powerful, positive message of self-love and body positivity, which has resonated with audiences worldwide. She has become a leading voice in the body positivity movement and has inspired millions of people to embrace…

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Fahri Karakas
Fahri Karakas

Written by Fahri Karakas

Associate Professor in Business & Leadership at University of East Anglia. Passionate about doodling, imagination, and creativity. Author of Self-Making Studio.

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