Itโs an honor to speak with you today. Why donโt you give us some details about you and your story. How did you get to where you are today?
It feels good to be able to speak to the audience that enjoy this magazine. For the ones who donโt know me, my name is Imari Reynolds. I am a working Actor, Musician, & YouTuber. Before I tell more about that, I want to share a little background about myself.
Iโm sure your success has not come easily. What challenges have you had to overcome along the way?
Iโve had to face many challenges as Iโm sure we all have our different scenarios. Iโve fought on all types of angles to keep striving for the goal. For starters, most people I know isnโt entirely comfortable with moving from loved ones or comfortable areas. I wanted to be in Hollywood, so I drove in my car that had 200k Miles on it. Post Pandemic is still fluky for some people and Iโm was one of those. I barely had funds for some of the projects I dropped. I was homeless, living in my car, taking showers at public spots, much moreโฆ.(Iโm good now). Struggles is more a test thing if you ask me. In those moments, I had to ask myself how bad do I really want this & itโs my heart. You as viewer, whatever adversity comes you way, you blocked the negativity and focus on what matters most. Youโll be proud looking back on the results.
Letโs talk about the work you do. What do you specialize in and why should someone work with you over the competition?
I was the kid with a โDreamโ back in my hometown, Detroit, MI. My years there, I discover new talents such as art, music, and playing community sports. Although, I was great at many skills. I wanted to try being an actor since Iโve grew up watching superstars like Will Smith, Leonardo DiCaprio, Martin Lawrence, and so many more. Overtime, I got active in local classes to enhance my skills. That open doors for me to work with directors and producers. With the help of many, Iโve gained some credibility (IMDb, etc.). As Iโve grown to love and increase my desire to make entertainment a career, I eventually moved to Los Angeles. To this day, Iโve been featured in over 40 TV/Film projects, over 250+ YouTube videos, Music Videos, Singles and EPs released on music platforms, Awards/Certificates, and still got more room for. In others words, the journey canโt stop.
The work I currently do right now is music, acting and Youtube videos. On my off time, Iโve been working on my editing skills. I successfully manage to release them with a few music videos (YouTube: Imari Reynolds Music) thatโs out now, โLoose Cannonโ or โOn My Vibe.โ
Although, Iโve accomplished a lot on my own. I still not meeting the criteria. As of Winter 2023, Iโm looking to explains and build a team. (Message on Instagram for inquiries) With a team for fresh and bright creators, weโll be on the map for sure. Stay tuned on that announcement when time.
Whatโs your best piece of advice for readers who desire to find success in their life?
The best advice I can give is do not give up on yourself. I know it sounds so clichรฉ but itโs the truth. No one will get it done or will care as much as you should. I spent my early years trying to make decisions to please others. It didnโt make me happy. I chose to be happy and thatโs being a content creator. Whatever you love to do, enjoy it and be confident about it.
Speaking of success, what does the word mean to you?
Success doesnโt mean just money. Success simply means achievement. You can achieve by graduating school, a promotion at work, anything that comes with a challenge to overcome. Itโs usually the best feeling in the world to know that youโve conquered. Success is something we should all want to be.
Whatโs next for you?
Whatโs next for me is staying locked in on all the plans I have for next year and beyond. I have desire of getting more music out, maybe even a debut album. With this dynamic, future team, I expect us to start on a project or two soon. As far as YouTube, I simply need to deal with more collaborative people. Iโve been mostly doing videos lately but need a touch up.
To keep up with me, you can follow me on all my social media.
Linktree.com/imarireynoldsmusic
Instagram:ย @imarireynolds
Facebook: Imari Reynolds (verified)
YouTube: Day in the life of Imari Reynolds
