The hardest part of chasing a dream isn't the work. It's taking the leap.
For Rita Red, that meant leaving her home in St. Petersburg, Russia, and starting over nearly 6,000 miles away in the United States. The Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter recently joined The Jeremiah Show to share the remarkable journey that turned uncertainty into opportunity.
Music found Rita early. She fell in love with the piano at age four and discovered her voice as a teenager. Although she built a successful music career performing in Russia, life unexpectedly led her to Portland, Oregon, where she spent years searching for a place that truly felt like home. That search ultimately brought her to Los Angeles. It was there that her life truly began.
Rita reflected on trusting her instincts, embracing reinvention, and believing that life's biggest opportunities often begin with a single leap of faith. In one of the interview's most memorable moments, she recalled arriving in Los Angeles and landing her first paid singing gig on her very first day in town. She took it as a sign that she was exactly where she was meant to be.
Rita also discussed the cultural differences between Russia and America, how songwriting helped her learn English, and why Los Angeles finally gave her the sense of belonging she had been searching for all her life. Listeners will also hear the stories behind her original songs, including "Your Name" and "Tequila," both inspired by the city she now proudly calls home.
Rita Red's story reminds us that our calling isn't always clear—but it's always worth pursuing.
Listen to the interview here: THE JEREMIAH SHOW
Photographer Credit: Olga Pankova
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