Interview with Alethea on Her Journey of Embodying Truth

Alethea Crimmins, also known as the “positivity queen” and “international hype girl,” has started her own podcast, Pimpin Positivity, and has an abundant amount of lovely fans: 1.6 million TikTok followers and 1.1 million Instagram followers. Alethea embodies a unique blend of courage, authenticity, and empathy in her approach to inspiring others.

Her speeches and social media presence are characterized by a compelling narrative that explores themes of resilience, overcoming adversity, and embracing diversity. Drawing from personal experiences of navigating identity and self-acceptance, she aims to offer profound insights and motivational messages that resonate with a diverse audience. Through her words, she seeks to empower individuals to embrace and advocate for their true selves.

When interviewing Alethea, the connection was very emotional and beautifully unfiltered. When asked what her name Alethea meant, she responded, saying that her name means “the truth,” which she embodies through her courageous authenticity.

Alethea continues to inspire others in her daily life, even getting approached in person as well. She shared her experience at IHOP, where an employee approached her and expressed gratitude for her ability to help her heal from a difficult time. She describes these interactions as intense in a beautiful way, which always surprises her. “I don’t want to get used to it; I want to remain humble. Messages from others are vital to remaining humble.”

Alethea is also expanding with music. As an amazing singer and songwriter, her music conveys her raw and authentic self. She is currently writing more, with singles and albums to be released in the very near future. 

How has initiating your music career been so far? 

I am currently working on a single that I would describe as “an anthem to me.” It’s a song that makes you feel good about yourself. That’s what I want my music to make others feel. I find a lot of inspiration in people with similar backgrounds and in people who continue to strive and build themselves up and who continue to be resilient. 

If you could, what advice would you give your younger self? 

I have always been a self-thinker. My childhood was challenging. I struggled with depression and experienced family trauma. A message I would give to my younger self is that I am good enough, and that I should think positive things about myself. I didn’t have that growing up, but people need to hear that they are good enough. 

As someone who speaks for the community, how did you find your community?

I found community by creating my own family. Just because you’re born into a family doesn’t mean you have to stick with them. I chose a family that appreciates me. Choose a family that chooses you. 

What is still a mystery for you on your healing journey?

I would say, people. People are such a mystery to me. It’s devastating to see others stay where they’re not appreciated or settle for less in life. People shouldn’t stop until they get what they truly deserve. People crave something positive. There is life and beauty everywhere. You have to go find it for yourself, and there you’ll find your community. Weeds can look like flowers. Sometimes people want to bring you down, so trusting the right people counts, but what matters is finding others who can uplift you, and that’s when you know you’ve found your tribe. 

What grounding practices resonate with you most to help keep you motivated ?

I practice a lot of affirmations. I have sticky notes on my mirror and I recite them every morning. I also have a tapestry full of affirmations to keep me reassured throughout the day. I like structure, so I started to implement affirmations into my daily life, and I realized that routine helped so much when struggling with depression. So, that’s how I’m able to recharge and ground myself, to show up for myself and others.

How has religion or spirituality impacted your journey?

I grew up in a religiously Catholic family, so I believe in a higher power, God. I believe this is God speaking through me. Sometimes before I go on stage, I’ll say to myself, “I let myself decrease to let God overcome me.” During one of the times that I was speaking, a friend told me that I was completely gone and something took over me. I didn’t even remember what happened or what I said it just came to me. That’s when I realized Alethea is bigger than me; this is bigger than me. Since I was little, I was in speech classes to help with the stutter that I’ve always had, but I realized that when I sing or when I speak my truth, I never stutter. 

When did you realize your gift was meant to be shared with the world?

When posting my content, I’ll have people reach out to me, being very kind and thankful for the messages I put out,  but one day I read a DM from a 16-year-old girl saying that she was ready to take her own life. She mentioned she struggled with depression and was part of the LGBT+ community. But when she came across one of my videos and heard me say that she is loved and important, she kept that close to her heart and said that my videos saved her life.

My first reaction to that message was shock. It made me so emotional. That’s when I realized I shouldn’t doubt myself or my purpose like I do when I start to overthink. This is why I love what I do. I don’t do it for fame. I do it because I love to help others when they feel alone or like giving up. 

What is something you are currently learning on your healing journey?

I am learning patience and getting out of my anxious mind because everything happens in divine timing. 

What is your message to the community on embracing vulnerability? 

Being vulnerable is not being weak; it is simply being human and a side of yourself that you need to be able to feel. You need to sit with it and embrace it because it’s a side of you that shows up for you in its entirety.

For more inspiration, follow Alethea here.