#TransformationTuesday: Cozi Zuehlsdorff’s Inspiring Journey

Plus, listen to her awesome new holiday single, “It’s A Wonderful Life”

2018 was a huge year for Cozi Zuehlsdorff: The 20-year-old California native made her DCOM debut in the movie-musical Freaky Friday, signed a publishing deal, appeared on the iconic anthem “Legendary,” and dropped her single, “Beat Drops.”

But it’s been a long journey for the California native. Let’s take a look at Cozi’s incredible path to superstardom.

In 2011, Cozi scored her first major movie role, playing Hazel in “Dolphin Tale.” Look how little she was!

The flick was so popular, it got a sequel, and we got to hear Cozi sing for the first time. She wrote the song, too!

That same year, she released her debut EP, “Originals” and also wrote every single track on it! How impressive is that?

But that didn’t mean she put her acting on hold. You may remember her as Ocean on “Liv and Maddie.”

And as Jordan on “Mighty Med.”

However, Cozi never stopped making music. We’re obsessed with “Handpainted,” a song she wrote after having dinner with a friend who was struggling with her self-esteem:

“To be unhappy with ourselves is to shield our eyes from the glory pumping through our veins,” she explains. “We are created. We are loved. We are just as we should be.”

Cozi’s had an incredible year and she’s capping it off with a single that perfectly describes her gratitude: “It’s a Wonderful Life.” Watch the music vid below!

For more inspo, watch our exclusive interviews with Cozi below!