Dream Stages and Real Struggles - Ranella Ferrer Gets Honest

Sometimes the path to our purpose isn’t clear or easy. It twists through doubt, reinvention, unexpected detours, and, all the while, your resilience continues to grow. Pursuing a passion, especially as a minority, in the face of industry pressures and personal struggles requires more than talent. In these moments, it’s of utmost importance that you stay rooted in who you are, even when everything around you is trying to change you. 

In today's episode, I sit down with Ranella Ferrer, a soulful powerhouse, vocal coach, and artist who shares how music became both her anchor and her launching pad. We  talk about everything from her dream stage (spoiler, it’s on top of a mountain), what it’s like to date while in the spotlight, negative self-doubt in a competitive, judgemental industry, and the discipline it  takes to live a life that honors your calling. Ranella opens up about the pain of being separated from her mother for years, the lessons she learned from being on Khloe Kardashian’s Revenge Body, and the unshakeable faith that’s carried her through it all.  

Tune in and listen to the twenty-fifth episode of I Can Do This, Show Me How! to hear how Ranella continues to defy expectations, not by chasing perfection, but by staying connected to her truth, purpose, and the music that’s always led the way. 

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The moment Ranella realized music was her calling (2:51)
• What Ranella learned about identity and representation as a Filipino-American in the music industry (11:32)
• The emotional shift behind Ranella’s success story on Revenge Body (26:01)
• Why Ranella has tried to walk away from the business many times and what has brought her back (33:39)
• What Ranella hopes other young women of color can take from her story (44:16)
• About some of the moments she experienced that shaped who she is today (47:58)

Resources

The Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell

The Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell and Bill Moyers

Freedom’s Teacher by Katherine Mellen Charron

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