Story & Lesson Highlights with Beami of South Austin

We recently had the chance to connect with Beami and have shared our conversation below.

Good morning Beami, we’re so happy to have you here with us and we’d love to explore your story and how you think about life and legacy and so much more. So let’s start with a question we often ask: Would YOU hire you? Why or why not?
I would absolutely hire me. There were probably times in years past where I wouldn’t have, but I’m self aware enough to see how I’ve grown and the person I’ve become today. As I navigated through loss and hardship, my work ethic and ability to focus really ebbed and flowed and I struggled with consistency and self belief through the thick of my struggles. Today, I’m aware of my talents, abilities and present shortcomings and I am eager to contribute, learn, understand and execute at higher and higher levels. I’m not only coachable but eager to be coached while still being a natural leader and self starter.

Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I am an actor, writer and musician from Austin, TX. I just moved back to my hometown about a week ago after spending a year acting in NYC. I learned a lot about myself and my talents and what I want for myself out of life and felt it made sense to come back home to work on my debut album and start writing a book about my life. I am currently recording some new singles before beginning work on my album and enjoying settling back in to the place I grew up. I feel completely anew compared to when I was last here. As we close 2025 and enter the new year, you can expect a lot more from me in the form of film, music, podcasts and other collaborations with wonderful, talented people.

Great, so let’s dive into your journey a bit more. Who saw you clearly before you could see yourself?
My father saw me clearly before I could see myself. I believe we saved each other’s lives. He was patient, loving and always understood the grand scheme of things, the larger picture, better than anyone I’ve ever known. I wasn’t kind to him as a young child, but he understood where that was coming from, and that it wasn’t me, and he stayed dedicated to providing me with a safe and loving environment to grow and relax and learn to love myself.

Was there ever a time you almost gave up?
There have been multiple times where I really did give up. However, this begs the question: What is giving up, ultimately? Because I’ve quit music before, I’ve thrown my hands up and got down on my knees and surrendered to beyond myself because I had no clue how to proceed, I’ve turned my back on myself and walked away – but every time I came back around and returned. I gained enough strength to reverse course. To see through a miracle. To receive a blessing. To make a change. To survive to the next moment. To meet a new friend. I suppose I could say that I’ve given up enough times to finally realize that I’m never giving up again and there’s a force beyond my own that is looking out for me and I don’t take that for granted any longer, nor do I deny it or toss it up to random coincidence. Ask and you will receive. Seek and you will find. I’m happy with the answers I’ve received and the peace that I’ve found in them.

Next, maybe we can discuss some of your foundational philosophies and views? Is the public version of you the real you?
Yes, absolutely. I started my YouTube channel and began releasing art when I was at my rock bottom. Coming out of an abusive relationship, struggling with my confidence, creativity and social awareness, sleeping in my car and taking care of my 2 dogs…I knew it would be tough, but I knew I would battle through it no matter how long it took and appreciate having the evidence of my path to being a successful artist from the literal ground up – the good and the bad, the discomfort and the triumphs. Authenticity and transparency and realness has been the number one priority for me through all of this, as I know how relatable these things can be for others and I will use every bit of influence and income I gain to help life beyond myself.

Before we go, we’d love to hear your thoughts on some longer-run, legacy type questions. If you knew you had 10 years left, what would you stop doing immediately?
I don’t really live as if I have more than 10 years left, anyway. Not because I think I won’t be here, but because I don’t think the world will be the same. I’m not building for a retirement when I’m 60, I’m not waiting to tell my loved ones I love them when I’m on a death bed at 90, I’m not concerned about how I’ll feel 50 years from now when 50 years from now is dictated by how I’m choosing to live right here, right now. I make sure that I live with no regrets, that I appreciate every moment and every person I share that moment with and I maximize my time while I’m experiencing it. I wouldn’t change a thing. I feel incredibly blessed and fortunate.

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