Ep. 16 - Chika Di, Singer Songwriter

From Medellín to the World Cup: Chickadee's Journey of Music, Resilience, and Reinvention

On this episode of The Palm Beach Current, we sit down with singer, songwriter, producer, author, and entrepreneur Chika Di, who recently made the move from California to Palm Beach. Born and raised in Colombia, Chika Di shares her remarkable journey from overcoming childhood adversity to building a thriving career as an independent Afro-Latin and Electro-Latin artist in the United States. [1]

Chika Di opens up about blending her Colombian roots with modern electronic influences, turning music into a sustainable business through sync licensing, and landing placements with major brands and networks including Telemundo, Hulu, Disney, and McDonald's. She also discusses the inspiration behind her World Cup collaboration, the creative process behind her songwriting, and how music has served as both a healing tool and a source of empowerment throughout her life.

The conversation dives into her upcoming book, I Am the Phoenix, a deeply personal account of surviving violence in Colombia, finding hope through creativity, and embracing the American dream. Along the way, Chika Di shares valuable lessons on perseverance, authenticity, entrepreneurship, and the importance of continuing to show up—even when no one seems to be watching.

Whether you're an aspiring artist, entrepreneur, or someone navigating your own challenges, this inspiring episode is a powerful reminder that resilience, passion, and hard work can transform even the most difficult circumstances into something extraordinary.

In this episode, you'll hear about:

• Her journey from Colombia to the United States

• Building a career as an independent artist

• The business side of music and sync licensing

• Her World Cup collaboration with Telemundo

• Turning personal struggles into powerful songs

• The inspiration behind her upcoming book I Am the Phoenix

• Why consistency and visibility create opportunities

• Lessons on resilience, healing, and following your dreams