Rita Red's Leap of Faith

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.   Contact Rita Red   On Instagram On Spotify And on YouTube   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   POP CULTURE, MUSIC ICONS, & FOOD GODS - Listen More & Evolve   Catch Up With Past Shows and Your Favorite Guests - TJS MEDIA LIBRARY   Partner with The Jeremiah Show  BRAND PARTNER DECK   The Jeremiah Show is brought to you by Evolve Entertainment Network  www.thejeremiahshow.com https://radio-evolve.rocks   Host | Executive Producer - Jeremiah D. Higgins Senior Sound Engineer | Producer - Graham Palmer | Surprise Studio   THE JEREMIAH SHOW PROUDLY FEATURES    Cuzen Matcha Worldwide - Get $30 Off at Checkout “JEREMIAH30” Music Connection Magazine  MusiCares  Omad Records Nicole Sofia Voracious Records Greens First - Get 30% Off at Checkout “JEREMIAH30”   The Jeremiah Show Radio Broadcast is heard in London, Somerset, U.K., New York City, Philadelphia, Boston, Los Angeles, Ontario, Canada, and Santa Barbara on Radio Candy Media. We are broadcast in London on Belter Radio and in Paris on My Indie Radio.   SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS   Jeremiah D. Higgins   Graham Palmer, Surprise Studio   Did you like the music in this episode?  The Jeremiah Show Original Music Soundtracks     The Jeremiah Show Theme Song “The Ocean and the Butterfly” by The Dave Matthews Band   NEW SHOWS - Every Friday Classic TJS Shows Drop Every Wednesday