When Private Pain Finds a Public Voice

In this episode of Groove with Portia, I welcome Cleveland artist, poet, and songwriter Vita Shields, known as Vitaologee, for a soulful conversation about grief, creativity, and healing through music. Vita shares her journey from a career in recruiting to fully embracing her calling as an artist, and how poetry and songwriting became the words she needed in her darkest moments.

Tune in to hear Vita explain the meaning behind her name Vitaologee and how her creative process often begins with emotion, memory, and lived experience before becoming melody. We talk about how music can hold grief, honor legacy, and keep loved ones close even after they are gone.

Learn how Vita’s song Doing You Proud resonates as a tribute to her mother and why lyrics about being seen, remembered, and witnessed beyond this life can be so powerful for those navigating loss. We also explore ethical conversations around AI in music, creative ownership, and why authenticity still matters in a rapidly changing industry.

This episode is for anyone grieving a loved one, finding healing through creative expression, or learning how to turn pain into purpose without losing your voice. Vita closes by sharing how listeners can support her work by streaming her music, purchasing her album on Bandcamp, and following her creative journey.

Connect with Vita: https://www.instagram.com/vitaologee/