Jessica Friednash shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.
Good morning Jessica , 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: What is something outside of work that is bringing you joy lately?
Working out, songwriting and hanging out with friends. Without these things I would feel lost! This is key to keep me level-headed.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
First and foremost I am a singer and songwriter before anything else. I’ve been singing since I was 2 and it has shaped my entire life. The first song I recorded was when I was 11. I learned piano by ear and just started writing and playing naturally. I recorded it professionally and never gave up. I haven’t had an easy life and this became a way to express my words through my craft. I was classically trained so I sang theatre music, opera, jazz and just about every other genre. I am working on my first EP as well as visuals to accompany my new music.
I am also a licensed cosmetologist for my day job. I am a hairstylist and makeup-artist for weddings and events. My passion is transforming women’s confidence with my art.
Appreciate your sharing that. Let’s talk about your life, growing up and some of topics and learnings around that. What breaks the bonds between people—and what restores them?
There are a lot of ways bonds can be broken between people, but I think ultimately it’s how you treat others. Nobody is perfect by any means, but I’ve learned it’s important to treat others how you want to be treated and always put yourself in other people’s shoes before making decisions. Love restores broken bonds. Having a good heart and having awareness matters. Everyone is battling something you know nothing about, so it’s important to be kind and respectful. Forgive others and forgive yourself for your mistakes, but make sure you learn from them.
If you could say one kind thing to your younger self, what would it be?
We will always have that inner child in us it never really disappears. The kind thing I would say to myself is that, “there will be so many people in life that will try to knock you down no matter what happens. The way people treat you doesn’t define your worth or your value. You are talented, kind and powerful. Never let anyone else dictate who you are.”
I think our readers would appreciate hearing more about your values and what you think matters in life and career, etc. So our next question is along those lines. What are the biggest lies your industry tells itself?
The music industry can be so toxic. I think nowadays people have to create an image for themselves online which can be completely different from who they are behind close doors. I think it creates a fake narrative and shows a false reality of how glamorous the music industry is, when it can be very toxic. You have to be strong and level-headed. It’s not easy and you have to have thick skin.
Okay, so let’s keep going with one more question that means a lot to us: What light inside you have you been dimming?
My power and my voice. I have often shrunk myself to make other people feel comfortable.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: @hanasaramusic
- Twitter: @hanasaramusic
- Facebook: Jessica Friednash/Hana Sara
Image Credits
@p1nnell on instagram
