Jarron Knight shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.
Hi Jarron, thank you for taking the time to reflect back on your journey with us. I think our readers are in for a real treat. There is so much we can all learn from each other and so thank you again for opening up with us. Let’s get into it: Who are you learning from right now?
The person I am learning from at the moment is myself. I’m learning to listen to my body whether it’s telling me to rest or when to get up. I’m learning so much information from myself that I thought someone else needed to tell me. If i have decisions to make I’ve learned to trust that no one will have better judgement than myself. Learning from myself has taught me to listen to my intuition when something isn’t right, what foods to eat and what foods to stay away from. Taking notes from my younger self on what mistakes not to make again. It’s so many things you search for in the outside world when a lot of the answers can be found from searching within.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I am Jarron Knight, a 28 year old African American artist born and raised in Miami Florida. I have spent my whole life with one goal and that’s to be amongst the world’s greatest entertainers. I’ve always loved being able to express myself through the arts something that’s bigger than me. As a child I knew it was the only thing I ever seen myself doing. I can play 3 instruments. I’m trained professionally in Ballet, Modern, Jazz, and Contemporary dance. I also sing and act. Those are my main priorities at the moment. If it has something to do with art or entertainment I’m more than likely going to find a way to be involved. My whole life I’ve dealt with depression and anxiety, I fight everyday to keep going and I want to be that voice for people who may not see the light at the end of the tunnel. I want to be the example that it is healing on the other side of that hurt because I too have been there. I just released my first R&B record tilted “reason will” this year and currently in the studio getting ready to release my 4th ever record.
Appreciate your sharing that. Let’s talk about your life, growing up and some of topics and learnings around that. What part of you has served its purpose and must now be released?
The part of me that was scared to be seen and heard can now be banished. I knew I had what it takes to do whatever I put my mind to but I didn’t want to be judged or made fun of so I wouldn’t put myself out there to avoid any type of attention. Not knowing I’m doing my self a disservice by not using my gifts. That part of me that had to dim my light because I didn’t want to make others uncomfortable is now gone because I know the right people will find me. I can now live out loud, boldly and authentically.
If you could say one kind thing to your younger self, what would it be?
If I could say one kind thing to my younger self it would be “Love yourself more.” I say this because growing up I never felt the love I thought I deserved from family or friends. It caused me to search for it in places I had no business looking. Not knowing the love i’m looking for comes from within.
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. Is the public version of you the real you?
The public version of me is definitely the real me. I’m very shy and reserved and a bit socially awkward that’s me all the way. I try to be very polite and treat others the way I would like to be treated. I only know how to be myself so I’m always the same version of me, if it’s public or private.
Okay, so before we go, let’s tackle one more area. When do you feel most at peace?
I always feel at peace when I’m alone in nature disconnected from normal day to day life. It’s like I’m in my own reality creating my own universe. It’s just something about connecting to earth that makes you feel comfortable and recharged I feel so at peace just watching the ants in the grass, the waves pushing back and fourth, the sky changing colors as the day go on. it’s a reminder that everything designed was by something bigger than me.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jarronknight?igsh=MWczaXNucTQ4ZWc0eA==
- Youtube: https://youtu.be/_QUMqCaK3Bg?si=37TC1rM9OfrLJ9cS
