We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Brandon Richie. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Brandon below.
Brandon, so great to have you with us and we want to jump right into a really important question. In recent years, it’s become so clear that we’re living through a time where so many folks are lacking self-confidence and self-esteem. So, we’d love to hear about your journey and how you developed your self-confidence and self-esteem.
Speaking as a young guy, I feel as if other young men struggle with their confidence and have a hard time presenting confidence. I think the truth of the matter is, that we are all scared little idiots trying to move through the world with as little adversity as possible. I used to struggle with my confidence when I was younger. I don’t think this ever goes away. I know I do pretty well for myself and that I am relatively good looking. I just can not seem to get over the thoughts of, “These people think I’m and idiot”, “Do I look fat”, “Don’t talk to her you are a creep”. This puts you in a bad way and makes you want to curl up and withdraw. One day this all changed for me. I learned how to present confidence. One day my dad and I were driving down to Florida on my way to college. I was talking to him about my shortcomings with girls i liked, people I wanted to hang with, and on stage. I was perplexed with how some people (like my dad) make it seem so easy to just talk to people and get your ideas across without caring. I wish I had a good answer for what he told me. But I don’t. He said, “Brandon, we all are scared and all feel like that. Sometimes you just have to puff out your chest and make a move.” This really stuck with me. Confidence is all about just doing it because no one just has it.
Thanks, so before we move on maybe you can share a bit more about yourself?
Making music has always been a part of me and my friends. We would like to keep the vibes immaculate and party on. Our art is an extension of us. And that extensions is trying to get your rock with us and have the best time possible to forget about your sh*tty work week.
If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?
I am the biggest attention whore on the planet. Maybe not the biggest, but pretty close. That gives me all the drive I need to become the vision I see. College was a big help. That took me from being an punk who just thrashed around on a guitar to being a music producer who understands how to run a studio, write songs, and deal with a live setting. I’d also say that without my closest friends and family I would not be able to make music and play shows. My band is so important to me and the people who help me achieve these goals deserve everything.
Before we go, maybe you can tell us a bit about your parents and what you feel was the most impactful thing they did for you?
Well first off my mom is an absolute saint for raising two animals such as my brother and I. And my dad is also a straight up G. To be honest, there are too many things to count. I think them helping with part of my schooling was hands down the thing that catapulted me into a new way of thinking. They always let me be creative and let me explore when I was younger. I would have been “able” to go to school without their help but they helped me make that experience less crushing. I could never thank them enough. NEVER BE MEAN TO YOUR MOM CAUSE THATS SUPER WEIRD!
Contact Info:
- Website: https://linktr.ee/brandonrichie
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandonrichiepa/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTYpp-iHT3PEwq6FkB29clg?sub_confirmation=1
- Other: https://www.tiktok.com/@brandonrichiepa
Image Credits
Kaddy McAuliffe
