Break the Barrier
Hailing from traditional South Asian roots, I took on a nontraditional path with my passion project missioned to increase representation in mainstream media. Throughout my modeling journey, I've been blessed to be part of modeling campaigns for brands such as Express Fashion and Maison Margiela to walking the runway for New York Fashion Week and covering it as Press.
As I grew my platform, I realized so many of us are hesitant in taking that leap of faith because we don’t have visibility to the mentors or guides that we can look up to, ask questions to, or be our support system. As a result, many of us default to the traditional careers that our parents consider successful - but we may be left feeling unfulfilled. I want to take this mission to the next level and introduce successful and happy powerhouse voices in our community who are breaking barriers by pursuing full-time careers outside of what’s traditionally considered successful.
For our younger, current, and older generations: it is never too late to start again or dream a new dream. My mission is to show in a fun, lighthearted way that you can absolutely find happiness in a path less taken. This is my baby: Break the Barrier
Break the Barrier
Let's Talk Songwriting with Rianjali: Singer, Songwriter, and Producer
I’m so excited to be speaking today with Rianjali, a South Asian American singer, songwriter, and now producer hailing from Queens, NY. While in school, she was trained in Western vocals during her acceptance to the prestigious LaGuardia High School for the Performing Arts. While speaking with Rianjali off the mic, I learned she was a former domestic violence case worker in hopes of becoming a mental health therapist. As someone who initially saw music as a passion project, her passion turned into a full-blown career as opportunities came knocking on her doorstep. And we’re not talking about small opportunities - we’re talking about opportunities to personally train with world-renowned AR Rahman in India, which had her think twice about her initial career aspirations, and she chose to take that flight and follow her dreams.
In this episode, we will highlight Rianjali’s music journey, how she learned to monetize in this space and create a career with multiple streams of income, any guidance she’s willing to share, and what’s in store for her future. Welcome, Rianjali!!
To connect with Rianjali for mentorship and her services:
Instagram: @rianjalimusic
Website: www.rianjali.com
E-mail: mgmt@rianjali.com
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