Conversations with Rachele Royale

Today we’d like to introduce you to Rachele Royale.

Rachele, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin? 
I grew up in the Bay Area. My mother ran 3 dance studios in Mt. View, CA. I trained and competed in national dance competitions from 3 to 17 years old. Though I am so grateful for those beautiful years in the dance studio, this story takes a dark turn. I lost my mother to suicide in 2009. Feeling the guilt of having to carry my mother’s torch, I came to LA to be a singer/performer. Being a female singer in LA with no money, no family, etc., is quite a treacherous road to take. My first album was produced by Mutt Lange, and I was signed to Q Prime. I had a second deal with TV director TJ Scott. I had a third project with Swedish producer Tony Nilsson. All 3 ‘deals’ were completely heartbreaking, but I wouldn’t be the woman I am today without the darkness. I am blessed to have been able to work with so many producers, writers, and artists. Today, I am focused on my podcast, “HAUS OF ROYALE.” The goal is to bring women together and take our power back. We can engineer and produce. We can show people how to treat artists with respect, communicate, and succeed with dignity and heart. I want LA to be a safe place where we can create without heartbreak. 

Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall, and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Show biz is a dark, tumultuous world. My personal experience resonates with most of the documentaries we see on Netflix now. Being a young woman completely on my own in LA was the perfect recipe for disaster. Though I had many successes, the truth is that it was extremely traumatic. Powerful men, producers, managers, etc. Losing my mother to suicide before I moved to LA was a part of the reason I was ill-equipped to handle dangerous situations. I had also been r*ped twice before moving to LA. The climate of how women were being treated at that time (2009-2015) was still completely sexist. I was signing up for a fight that I’d never be able to win. However, all of that darkness has led me to this new, beautiful chapter. The world is changing, and I absolutely feel like I have taken my power back through my show “Haus of Royale.” Seeing artists tell their stories and knowing that I can provide a safe space for them is a huge part of my healing journey. 

Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
My podcast “HAUS OF ROYALE” is my new baby. She is the project of my dreams, and I am so grateful to see it come to fruition. Being a female singer in LA has been extremely traumatic. I’ve always wanted to experience show business in a positive way. In order to make that dream come true I realized I had to build that “positive” world myself. Bringing artists onto my show to tell their stories has completely changed how I experience being an artist myself. It has given me hope, joy, and determination to be an advocate for change. As I grow the show, I am also healing from my past. As far as music goes, I want to be in the studio with women. Female engineers and producers is the focus for me. My future in music will absolutely be collaborations with women. I want to feel safe, have fun, and not have to worry about the issues from the past. I am manifesting a live podcast tour that infuses live musical performances. 🔥!!!🎉 

So, before we go, how can our readers or others connect or collaborate with you? How can they support you?
*To be a guest on the “Haus of Royale” podcast, please email: [email protected] 

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*To book Rachele for live music shows, please email: [email protected] 

Contact Info:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/racheleroyalemusic/?hl=en
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/racheleroyale?lang=en
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/RacheleRoyaleMusic
• Other: https://www.patreon.com/HAUSOFROYALE

Image Credits
Haldane Morris
Gelareh Designs
Namilia
Kiki Riki
Rachele Royale