Alicia Azahar shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.
Alicia, it’s always a pleasure to learn from you and your journey. Let’s start with a bit of a warmup: What do the first 90 minutes of your day look like?
The first 90 minutes of my day are all about grounding myself and getting my home in motion. I start by waking up and reading a Bible verse for the day — just a moment to center my mind — followed by prayer to set the tone for whatever’s ahead. After that, I move through the house making sure my children are awake and getting their day started too.
My morning maintenance comes next: brushing my teeth, washing my face, hopping in the shower, and then preparing breakfast. Some days I’ll squeeze in a light workout just to get my body moving and give myself a little energy boost.
If it’s an off day, I’m dropping my daughter off at high school and enjoying those few moments together. If it’s a workday, I’m usually zipping out the door. On the drive, I love riding in silence — no music, no distractions — just praying, reflecting, or simply thinking about life. It’s my quiet space before the day fully begins.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
My name is Alicia S. Azahar — wife, mother, Christian, author, actress, poet, public speaker, and the founder of Uninterrupted Thoughts. My journey has been shaped by overcoming early adversity and discovering the healing power of words. Today, I use my voice through poetry, acting, modeling, and youth mentorship, creating spaces for others to express themselves and be heard.
I’ve had the honor of performing at community events, being published in the Waco WordFest Anthology, modeling for brands like OmniPod, Walmart, Clear Correct, Texas Mutual Insurance, Dave & Buster’s, Main Event, and teaching Social and Emotional Intervention classes. What makes my work unique is that it’s rooted in authenticity, faith, and lived experience. Everything I do centers around my mission to inspire, uplift, and make an impression one thought at a time.
Great, so let’s dive into your journey a bit more. What’s a moment that really shaped how you see the world?
A moment that really shaped how I see the world was losing my mother at a young age and having to rebuild my life in a completely new environment. Moving from New Mexico to East Texas to live with my father, stepmother, and siblings changed everything for me. It forced me to learn to adapt quickly, and it opened my eyes to both the fragility of life and the strength we carry even when we don’t realize it.
Counseling and journaling became my safe space, and that’s where I discovered the healing power of words — something that still guides me today. That moment didn’t just shape how I see the world; it shaped my purpose. It taught me empathy, resilience, and the importance of giving others, especially young people, a voice and a place to be heard.
When did you stop hiding your pain and start using it as power?
I stopped hiding my pain when I realized my writing was telling the truth long before I ever said it out loud. The more I journaled and wrote poetry, the more I saw pieces of myself on the page — the hurt, the confusion, the memories I tried to bury. My words exposed what I thought I was hiding, and instead of running from it, I started leaning into it.
Writing became the place where my pain finally had permission to speak, and that’s where it began to transform. It turned into clarity, healing, and eventually purpose. That was the moment my pain shifted from something I carried silently to something I used as power — not just for myself, but to help others find their own voice too.
Sure, so let’s go deeper into your values and how you think. What would your closest friends say really matters to you?
My closest friends would say that what really matters to me is purpose, family, and using my voice to lift others up. They know how much my faith guides me, how deeply I care about my children, and how committed I am to making an impact through my writing, poetry, acting, and the work I do with youth. They’d tell you I’m passionate about creating safe spaces for people to express themselves, and that I value authenticity, growth, and meaningful connections above everything else.
Okay, so before we go, let’s tackle one more area. When do you feel most at peace?
I feel most at peace when I’m in quiet moments with God — whether I’m praying, reading scripture, or just sitting in stillness. I also find peace when I’m writing, letting my thoughts flow and giving my emotions a place to land. And honestly, I feel it when I’m with my children, husband, or family knowing they’re safe, loved, and laughing. Those are the moments that calm me and remind me of what truly matters.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: uninterrupted_thoughts
- Linkedin: Alicia Azahar
- Facebook: Alicia Azahar
Image Credits
Gilbert Azahar
Aaron Porvaznik
Tamco Productions
Tilted Chair
