Anastacia On Being ‘Unsignable’, Surviving Cancer TWICE And Why She Never Had Children
About this episode
This week, Olivia is joined by global superstar Anastacia! Ahead of her UK & Ireland tour, Anastacia takes us behind the story of an extraordinary 25+ year career - from being deemed ‘unsignable’ by the music industry to finally getting her big break at 30 and becoming one of the most recognisable voices in the world. She even reveals what happened when Michael Jackson personally called her home phone in an attempt to sign her to his label.  But behind the success, Anastacia’s journey has been anything but straightforward. She opens up about her battles with breast cancer, why early detection is something she’ll never stop advocating for, and the insecurities she faced even at the height of her fame. Anastacia also gets candid about love, divorce and motherhood, why she considered freezing her eggs and starting a family alone, and what dating looks like as Anastacia now. From surviving the toughest moments of her life to building an incredible career entirely on her own terms, this is Anastacia. Follow Olivia’s House on socials: @thisisoliviashouse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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