PRIME MEMBER EXCLUSIVE | 3 Months Free Trial

Auto-renews at INR 199/mo after 3 months. Cancel anytime. Offer ends 15 July, 2026.
Rita Red's Leap of Faith cover art

Rita Red's Leap of Faith

Rita Red's Leap of Faith

Listen for free

View show details
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 Portland04:04 – Early Piano Lessons and Childhood Memories05:15 – From Piano to Singing: Finding Her Voice06:40 – Family Support and Chasing a Music Career09:33 – Growing Up in Russia: Views of America11:23 – First Impressions of the United States12:24 – The Music Scene in St. Petersburg17:38 – Russia's Cultural Capital and Its Creative Spirit20:17 – The Decision to Move to Portland... Then Los Angeles22:30 – Arriving in Portland23:17 – Finding Home: Portland vs. Los Angeles25:28 – The Leap to Los Angeles30:02 – Writing Your Name and Settling into L.A.31:54 – The Story Behind Tequila50:30 – Discovering the Ukulele and Expanding Her Sound53:23 – Dreaming of Becoming a Vocal Coach60:40 – From a Russian Port City to Iconic Los Angeles Stages65:09 – Introducing Tequila70:23 – 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
adbl_web_anon_alc_button_suppression_t1
No reviews yet