We recently connected with Rashmi and have shared our conversation below.
Rashmi, thank you so much for joining us. You are such a positive person and it’s something we really admire and so we wanted to start by asking you where you think your optimism comes from?
What’s the alternative?
Cynicism, negativity, hopelessness?
It may make you seem non-chalant and perhaps even a little sophisticated, but the toll it takes on your being isn’t worth it. Plus it’s easy, easier to complain and be unhappy; to not take the initiative to feel better or help someone else feel better. Hopelessness lacks creativity and love.
It takes courage and vigilance to maintain hope, optimism, and positivity. It takes mindfulness to not let yourself get down and to remind yourself of the things that are good and the people you appreciate and the creativity you love.
It’s a type of secular spiritual practice.
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 NYC – baseD singer-songwriter, actor-screenwriter. I didn’t plan on being all those things – haha. I started out acting and singing then started writing songs and screenplays with parts that reflected my capacities as an actor. Turned out, I liked how it empowered me and kept on.
It’s all storytelling – music, film and I’m the common instrument. At different times, different things want to be expressed. Sometimes it comes in the form of a song, or a poem, or a screenplay or play.
My new album, MAGIC, is out now streaming on all music platforms.
It is dynamic and diverse album of original pop songs and two covers that range from Americana to EDM, from disco to drum & bass, from tender to fully charged, from Madonna to R.D. Burman.
The songwriting is reflective of all the varied music influences in my life and where I live today in NYC. It’s truly a global indie-pop album: eclectic, nuanced, catchy, and fun.
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?
1) B open to learning.I learned how to play guitar as an adult and took one screenwriting class. Then you just build on those skills. Love to learn and be open to changing and growing. I was a New York Screenwriting Fellow with the Writers Guild East and FilmNation and my new album has 8 original songs which I wrote, sang, and played guitar on,
2) Surround yourself with good, loving, people. This is key. The company you keep will determine your outlook, your ability to persevere, and your relationship with yourself.
3) Listen/Don’t listen. Listen to your self. Keep going. Society will tell you all kinds of tales of shoulda could woulda and it’s too late. Be very discerning about being single-minded and moving forward and being open and receptive to people and synchronicities.
Before we go, any advice you can share with people who are feeling overwhelmed?
A bike ride to the river and then sit and watch the Hudson ripple through the city. It’s a beautiful river in a metropolis and it just does its thing unaffected by the enormity of New York City.
Yoga, journaling, long walk.
Meditation.
SING – make music, write a song or poem.
Call a dear friend and listen to her. I just try to take the focus off what is on my mind. Offering someone else an ear is an excellent way to do that. Your problems aren’t the only ones.
Pain au chocolate:)
Contact Info:
- Website: https://linktr.ee/everythingrashmi
- Instagram: @everythingrashmi.
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/everythingrashmi
- Linkedin: @everythingrashmi
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/everythingrashmi
- Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/everythingrashmi
- Other: new to tiktok:
@everythingrashmi
Image Credits
Jebbel Arce
Leonardo Mascaro
Matt Harris
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