Name: Avian

Instagram Handle/Username: official_skeledin

Introduce Yourself/Tell About Yourself: Yo! My name is Avian, I’m a musician from the Indianapolis area, and I’m aiming to bring true punk vibes to hip hop and inspire freedom to be who you really are.

What Inspires You Every day? : I am inspired time and time again by people’s stories. I love learning about how people fought tooth and nail to become who they’ve always dreamed they could be. I’m also inspired by rockumentaries, and oddly enough, delicious food.

What is some words of wisdom you live by?: “I know I can’t save everyone, but I refuse to believe the only people I can save are the ones I can hold in my arms.” – Ichigo Kurosaki

What is your ultimate goal in life? : My ultimate goal in life is to become a billionaire, be the best me I can be, end world hunger, and get people off the streets and up doing something. Ultimately, I want to become the symbol for hope.

How have you been during the pandemic and how has it affected you? : Through the pandemic, I lost my job, took a bad financial hit, I’ve become more reclusive and depressed. I’ve even been through a couple different coding courses. I’ve lost loved ones as well to the virus. Although, I have a bed to sleep in, food to eat, and a roof over my head. I’m stayin blessed.

What is a positive message you would like to give others? : Do not EVER let someone tell you what the fuck you can and can’t be, or who the fuck you can or can’t be. That’s up to you. Not your area, not your friends, not your parents. It’s up to you to be the best you that you can be. True shit.

What questions would you like to ask others?: How are you better today than you were yesterday? Have you done anything today to reach your goal?