Meet Rello Be

We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Rello Be a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

Hi Rello, appreciate you sitting with us today to share your wisdom with our readers. So, let’s start with resilience – where do you get your resilience from?

I appreciate you for asking such a great question. I’ll say it like this, when you’re in a world that punches…you have to be willing to punch back! I know this world comes with good and bad, so I take them both for what they are, no matter how good and no matter how bad.

Thanks, so before we move on maybe you can share a bit more about yourself?

Absolutely — here’s the revised version of your story with a powerful tribute to your parents:

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Meet Rello Be: Turning Pain into Power, and Music into Movement

My name is Rello Be, and my journey into music — and into my purpose — is rooted in love, struggle, and resilience. I officially became a music artist in 2021 after overcoming trial after trial in my life. Each obstacle tested me, but I kept pushing forward, knowing I had something greater inside me. That year, I stopped waiting and started speaking — through lyrics, truth, and passion.

A major reason I was able to rise through the darkness is because of the foundation my parents gave me. Charles E. Brown and Angelia D. Brown — my mother and father — are two of the strongest, most dedicated people I’ve ever known. Together, they raised 12 children, including me, with love, discipline, and faith. Watching them sacrifice and give their all to keep our family solid taught me about loyalty, leadership, and legacy. Everything I do is a reflection of the values they instilled in me.

Another major force in my journey was my fiancé Monet Jackson. She believed in me at a time when I didn’t fully believe in myself. She constantly encouraged me to share my music with the world. Sadly, she passed away this year — and her loss hit me deeply. She left behind myself and our son Zacari Brown who helps push me now. I carry her voice with me every time I step into the booth. Every lyric, every performance, every moment — she’s there. Her love gave me the courage to become Rello Be.

My mission goes beyond music. I work directly with young adults ages 18–24, helping them get their lives back on track. I teach violence prevention, work readiness, and cognitive behavioral intervention (CBI) training. I know what it’s like to feel lost — to be in environments where survival is the only focus. So I made it my goal to be the light for others trying to find their way out.

And this year, I’m taking it further by starting my own nonprofit. It’ll be a space of real change — giving young people tools to grow, heal, and build better futures.

I’ve also been an actor for as long as I can remember — doing everything from comedy to dramatic roles. I love telling stories that move people, that show different sides of the human experience. Whether it’s a stage or a screen, I’ve always been drawn to the art of connection.

Everything I create — from my music to my mentoring to my acting — comes from the heart. Rello Be isn’t just a stage name. It’s a mission to be everything I was born to be: real, relentless, and rooted in purpose.

I’m looking forward to what I accomplish next!

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. Resilience
Life will throw pain, rejection, loss, and doubt at you—especially in music, acting, or any space where you’re putting your heart out there. There were times I felt like giving up, times I was overlooked, and times I was going through personal storms no one knew about. But resilience kept me going. It’s not about being perfect—it’s about getting back up, again and again.
Advice: Don’t be afraid to feel your emotions, but never let them stop your motion. Build your resilience like a muscle. Push through, even when it’s tough, and you’ll grow stronger every time.
2. Self-Awareness
Knowing who I really am—beyond the lights, the mic, the stage—changed everything. It helped me stay grounded, especially when things got chaotic. Self-awareness helps you understand your triggers, your values, your vision—and it keeps you from losing yourself trying to please the world.
Advice: Take time to reflect. Journal. Meditate. Talk to people who really know you, not just your public persona. The more you know yourself, the more power you have to move with intention.
3. Purpose
Whether I’m performing a song, playing a role, or speaking to a crowd, I remind myself why I’m doing it. I’m here to inspire, to connect, and to uplift. That sense of purpose carried me through the hard days and helped me turn my pain into power.
Advice: Find your “why.” It doesn’t have to be deep or fancy—it just has to be real. Purpose will give you direction when you feel lost and meaning when things don’t go your way.

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To anyone early in their journey: You’re going to go through things. But you’re also going to grow through things. Don’t rush the process. Stay true to your voice, stay committed to your craft, and stay connected to your purpose. You’re stronger than you think—and your story matters.

Keep rising.

All the wisdom you’ve shared today is sincerely appreciated. Before we go, can you tell us about the main challenge you are currently facing?

Right now, the biggest challenge I’m facing is a combination of love loss, mental health struggles, and self-sabotage. It feels like I’ve been standing in my own way—overthinking, second-guessing, and carrying emotional weight that I haven’t fully processed. These issues are deeply connected, and together, they’ve made it hard to move forward with clarity and confidence.

To overcome love loss, I’m allowing myself to feel the pain without letting it define me. I’m learning to grieve in a healthy way, through journaling, expressing gratitude for what was, and slowly shifting focus to self-love and new beginnings.

For my mental health, I’ve started building structure back into my life—setting small goals, maintaining a daily routine, and prioritizing sleep, movement, and mindfulness. I’ve also started talking more openly about how I’m feeling, whether through therapy, support groups, or trusted friends.

As for being in my own way, I’m learning to recognize my patterns—when I procrastinate out of fear, or overthink instead of act. I’ve started replacing self-doubt with self-compassion. I remind myself I’m allowed to make mistakes, learn, and still keep going. Progress is better than perfection.

I’m not all the way there yet, but I’m showing up for myself more each day. The goal is healing, growth, and ultimately, becoming my own biggest supporter instead of my own worst critic.

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