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The Jeremiah Show: Pop Culture, Music Icons Food Gods

Rita Red's Leap of Faith

July 3 · 1 hr 12 min · Season 22 · Episode 2 · 174.7 MB
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Could you leave everything behind for your dream?

Sometimes the biggest dreams require the biggest leap.

On The Jeremiah Show: Pop Culture, Music Icons, Food Gods, independent recording artist Rita Red shares the remarkable story of leaving Russia behind to pursue her lifelong dream of becoming a singer in Los Angeles.

It wasn't simply a move across the world—it was a leap of faith.

Rita opens up about arriving in Los Angeles with determination, embracing uncertainty, and receiving an opportunity that would validate her decision almost immediately. On her very first day, she landed her first paid singing gig, performing Taylor Swift and Harry Styles songs at a birthday party—a moment that reminded her she was exactly where she was meant to be.

Beyond her inspiring journey, Rita reflects on conquering her fears, following her instincts, building a music career from the ground up, and why believing in yourself often comes long before anyone else does.

Whether you're chasing a dream, starting over, or wondering if it's too late to take the next step, Rita's story is a reminder that extraordinary things can happen when you have the courage to begin.

Sometimes one leap of faith is all it takes.

 

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  • 00:00 – Opening Question: Have You Ever Taken a Leap of Faith?
  • 03:24 – Growing Up with Music in Portland
  • 04:04 – Early Piano Lessons and Childhood Memories
  • 05:15 – From Piano to Singing: Finding Her Voice
  • 06:40 – Family Support and Chasing a Music Career
  • 09:33 – Growing Up in Russia: Views of America
  • 11:23 – First Impressions of the United States
  • 12:24 – The Music Scene in St. Petersburg
  • 17:38 – Russia's Cultural Capital and Its Creative Spirit
  • 20:17 – The Decision to Move to Portland... Then Los Angeles
  • 22:30 – Arriving in Portland
  • 23:17 – Finding Home: Portland vs. Los Angeles
  • 25:28 – The Leap to Los Angeles
  • 30:02 – Writing Your Name and Settling into L.A.
  • 31:54 – The Story Behind Tequila
  • 50:30 – Discovering the Ukulele and Expanding Her Sound
  • 53:23 – Dreaming of Becoming a Vocal Coach
  • 60:40 – From a Russian Port City to Iconic Los Angeles Stages
  • 65:09 – Introducing Tequila
  • 70:23 – Supporting Independent Artists & What's Next

 

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