"Anything Is Possible If You Really Want It."

23.09.2026, 14:23

A woman from Belarus began hosting musical evenings in Warsaw.

Alexandra Kasyanovich, an event organizer and director, decided two years ago to leave her job to pursue her dream of opening a space for talented people. In the spring of 2026, she launched the “Gasceownia” project—immersive musical evenings in Warsaw. Two events have already taken place, featuring original music and personal stories from the artists related to the theme of the evenings, and guests not only participated but also enjoyed homemade bread baked by Alexandra.

For the website spravy.io she explained why she traded her career for self-fulfillment, how the “Gatsyownia” project differs from regular concerts, and how much it costs to organize a single evening.

“It’s absolutely clear that a regular job is no longer enough for me.”

— How did the idea for “Hatsyownia” come about?

— The idea came from my own life. It’s based on the belief that every person deserves their own stage—for self-expression and self-fulfillment. Anyone who has experienced emigration and a sort of “reset” of their life knows how difficult it is to make your voice heard when you’re starting from scratch. Everyone’s “restart” is different—emigration, losing a job, losing support. And today, in this unpredictable world, believing in yourself is much harder than it was a few years ago.

I created the “Gatsyownia” project first and foremost as my own manifesto: no matter where you are, your stage is always nearby, wherever you may be. And it moves with you.

Realizing this is my personal victory: I moved to a new country twice—first losing everything in 2020, then a second time in 2024. I quit my stable job and, over the past two years, built my own project from scratch; I organize concerts and tours—I’ve created what sounds like a dream come true. And I want to show through my example that anything is possible if you really want it.

That’s why “Gatsyownya” isn’t a spontaneous project. From my own experience, I know the pitfalls a person faces when they lose their inner anchor and have to regroup. You can do this on your own, but when you’re surrounded by people who share your views and aspirations, it becomes a powerful force where everyone draws energy from one another. And through this collective experience, I want to help people feel that they can do anything.

— What stable job did you leave?

— Before emigrating, I had a successful career: I worked as a director at a travel company, and my husband and I moved into our apartment in Novaya Borovaya. But in 2020, I lost everything and moved to Vilnius from scratch to start a new career—working on international projects at an IT corporation. As soon as I’d built my career and felt some stability, I realized that a regular job was no longer enough for me. My heart yearned for self-fulfillment—that’s the mark we leave behind.

I decided it was time to create something of my own, and I dared to start all over again—but this time, I did it by choice. The first restart was forced, but the second, in 2024, with my move to Warsaw, is a more complex challenge—it’s my conscious choice.

In addition to being the organizer, producer, creative force, and host of the “Hatsyowni” program, I’m developing my skills as a director—I’ve been interested in directing since childhood, I’m studying it, and as a director, I look for ways to convey my ideas to the audience through the evening’s themes.

I’m also very interested in helping people and companies create their own unique stage—acting as a director. I have extensive experience: I’ve organized stand-up comedy shows, book presentations, music shows, ceremonies, musicals, corporate events, classical music concerts, tours, helped launch an online course, and much more across various European countries. I can create any kind of stage for people, and I believe we live in an era where everyone should have their own stage. I enjoy helping people find exactly the right format that will allow an individual or a business to reach their full potential.

My project, “Gatsyownia,” is the quintessence of what I know how to do, what I’m good at, and what I love to do.

“My mother, who lost her voice after surgery two years ago, took the stage.”

— What format does “Gatsyownya” take?

— In its early days, “Gatsyownya” was an immersive musical evening where I invited professional artists. A safe, cozy atmosphere is created for guests and artists in the living room of a real home: I bake sourdough bread myself, get to know people, and take care of everyone, just like any hostess. And in this space, we begin to live.

Each evening is built around its own theme, tied to the overall concept of “Gatsyownya.” The program is structured as follows: performers, stories, and interactive content—so that guests can truly immerse themselves in the atmosphere of the evening.

The first evening was titled “Finding Your Voice”—about how to find your voice in two stages: “Self-Discovery” and “Finding Inner Support.” That evening, in addition to the guest performers, my mother, Svetlana, took the stage. She had performed her entire life but lost her voice two years ago due to surgery. For her, this was a true return to the stage for the first time since a difficult surgery in 2024, and the audience witnessed a truly joyful moment of her returning to her true self.

The theme of the second evening was “(Not) Starting from Scratch”: about self-renewal, successes and failures, and the courage to act in new circumstances with faith in one’s own path. After the event, people spoke with admiration and gratitude, saying that the evening had inspired them to express themselves, take action, pay attention to what is happening right now, and that love manifests itself precisely in such moments— in people, in music, in what we create, and in what we share with one another.

The third evening will take place on November 5 and will be dedicated to dreams. We often hear things like “don’t have your head in the clouds,” “be serious,” or “now is not the time for that.” I believe that now is exactly the time to talk about dreams and give them a leading role in our lives. The program and performers have already been announced on social media.

For now, these are all intimate gatherings, but in the future, “Gatsyownya” will become a multi-format event, combining both cozy, intimate gatherings and larger, more open events.

— Do the audience members interact in any way with the performers on stage?

— I create a space where everyone interacts with one another: I interact with the guests and the artists, and the artists interact with each other and with the guests. Here, everyone is a participant.
That’s precisely why the format is intimate and intimate—so you feel as though the songs and stories are being performed just for you. It’s all so that people will believe that nothing is impossible.

— Who do you invite to perform?

— Professional artists take the stage—of course, they’re more familiar with the theme of the performance. I invite those whose life stories resonate with the very idea of “Gatsyowni.” They’ve hit roadblocks in life time and again, but they never stopped looking for opportunities and taking action. Through their original music, they emotionally reinforce this idea—not with words, but with their stories and their presence on stage: if I was able to get back out there, so can you.

That’s why it’s important for me to get to know the artists better, listen to their music, and ask questions as I prepare for the evening. This helps me better understand how their stories and music will best reveal both the artists themselves and the theme of the evening.

I recently received feedback from one of the guests: after the event, she felt inspired to express herself. For me, this is a sign that selecting artists based on how well they resonate with the project’s vision isn’t random—it truly helps achieve the project’s goal: to help people who have experienced a reset and transformation, who have lost external support and are seeking inner strength, to understand that everyone carries their own stage with them, no matter where they move or what circumstances they live in.

Yes, right now the main protagonists of the stage are the artists. But in the future, I plan to open the stage not only to professionals in the music industry. I want to create other formats so that everyone can take the stage—those who have started their own businesses, those looking to take the first step toward their project or dream.

Who is this project intended for?

— These are people who are looking for a way to believe in themselves. Some have lost that belief due to emigration or other upheavals, while others have been searching for that feeling their whole lives. These are the people looking for proof that anyone can create their own path, regardless of their circumstances. This creates a shared space where there’s a common vision, and people who feel the same way realize they’ve gathered here because the topic is close to their hearts, and they support one another.

— How often do you plan to hold meetings?

— Currently, meetings are held once every two months and only in Warsaw, since I’m working on this project alone and resources are limited.

My goal is to gradually expand the formats and hold meetings more often. So I’d be happy if my idea sparks interest among people or companies, so that by joining forces, we can create more opportunities like this for people not only in Warsaw but also in other cities.

For this musical performance, I chose a house as the venue. It has the same kind of living room we had as children—a place where we felt safe. It’s where both adults and children used to gather to chat, play games, listen to music and stories, and take a break from their worries. This creates a genuine atmosphere of home and peace—a place where you can be yourself, where you want to be heard and seen.

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