Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Bri Suarez. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Bri, thank you so much for taking the time to share your lessons learned with us and we’re sure your wisdom will help many. So, one question that comes up often and that we’re hoping you can shed some light on is keeping creativity alive over long stretches – how do you keep your creativity alive?
When it comes to keeping the creativity alive day-to-day, I’ve found that I have had to open myself up to the higher power of creativity and willingness to fail. Calling it the “higher power of creativity” may seem like a hippie mindset and in some ways it is, but I have learned that creativity is something that exists regardless of my participation in it. Everyone has the ability to be creative, it is all a matter of opening yourself up to grabbing the creative spirit when it is in front of you rather than letting it pass you by because of the doubts and fears we all experience as human beings. And with that, comes the willingness to fail. Choosing to practice creativity as often as possible and allowing yourself to create something you deem as dumb or a failure is exponentially more helpful than just not trying at all. For me this usually comes in the form of writing a song or writing poetry. I have written countless amounts of “bad” songs or “bad” lyrics, but it is the only way to get to the good stuff and if you’re lucky, the great stuff!
Great, so let’s take a few minutes and cover your story. What should folks know about you and what you do?
I am a born and raised Cuban-American from Miami, Florida, currently living and studying in the best city in the world, AKA New York City! I am a singer/songwriter and producer and music has been the love of my life for as long as I can remember. I am extremely lucky to have a family that supports my creative endeavors, they are genuinely my biggest fans. As a songwriter, my music comes from a mix of direct moments plucked from my life in conjunction with some fictionalizations. There is nothing I love more than performing these songs on stage and seeing my art connect with people in the audience, that high is unparalleled and I will be chasing it for the rest of my life. I have released two singles, “slowburns” and “Home” feat. Roy Nathanson, along with a short EP titled “Strings”. I also co-wrote a song with my very talented friend, Angela (artist name Ang…) titled “Fastburn” which is on her EP! I have been developing my unique sound and production style, having written and produced every single song thus far, and am excited for what is to come. My next project, titled “unrequited” will be out by the end of this year and I am over the moon ecstatic about putting this out into the world, some of my most vulnerable tracks will be on this project and I couldn’t be prouder.
Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?
I think one important quality that has been very impactful in my journey has been being a true music fan. I love music with every fiber of my being, it is the gravity holding me to this Earth, as dramatic as that sounds. I love artists and the vulnerability they are able to constantly put out into sonic soundscapes that just make you emote! Another important quality, which kind of goes hand in hand with the latter, is living passionately and emotionally. Being emotional can have a negative connotation but I truly believe that feeling things and loving things to the fullest is what it means to be human. Nonchalance is extremely overrated! Lastly, a quality that has been impactful in my journey is putting yourself out there. Another nice cliche is 100% of shots not taken are missed! You can apply this to so many different aspects of life, but I think all it really boils down to is finding the things that make life worth living and doing them even if they seem scary or out of reach. I think that is my biggest piece of advice to anyone who wants to pursue something creative, all you have to do is try. And continue to try and try and try because if it makes you happy, it is worth doing. Always.
What was the most impactful thing your parents did for you?
I am so unbelievably grateful to have the parents that I have, and I really can’t wrap all of that gratitude up in a few sentences. With that being said, my parents consistently told me something from a very young age and that is “you are not better than anyone, and no one is better than you”. This is so important to me because it not only keeps your ego in check, but it also affirms self-confidence in your individuality and purpose. Their support in me and my character has been one of the best gifts of my life. Music can be an extremely competitive industry but if you care about the art and love it authentically, everyone has something to offer. This is something I constantly think about because it helps keep me grounded, but it also propels me to continue doing what I love.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://linktr.ee/brisuarez
- Instagram: instagram.com/bri_suarez
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianna-suarez/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@brisuarez/featured
- Other: https://www.tiktok.com/@brisuarezz https://open.spotify.com/artist/6YIifNHowmkIvsOwOlrUXq
Image Credits
Deanie Chen
