Full name?: Franki Love
Position / Job title?: Singer/Songwriter/Pianist
1. When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
I had NO IDEA. All I knew is that I wanted to do something that would be fun and meaningful and that would inspire others.
2. Fastforward several years/decades. How did you land (or create) your current position?
It was serendipitous events that brought me to making music, my career.
3. Did you have to take on internships to get there? How important in general, do you think, are internships?
No, I never took on internships for music. Because I’m a songwriter, the focus I’ve always had was to sit at the piano and write and write and write. It’s a daily thing I do, like going to the gym. But I do think that internships are important for people who are looking for specific jobs at specific companies. It’s a great opportunity to learn about the industry that interests you and see if it’s really what you want.
4. Tell us what a typical work day looks like for you. What is your job REALLY like, both the glamorous and not so glamorous parts?
I do all things music related. Whether it’s being in the studio all day making music and writing songs, producing artists, having my songs produced, singing on commercials, playing live gigs, doing songwriting collaborations. The most not so glamorous moment I ever had was making a music video. It was from 8am-12am and was really intense. I thought it would be glamorous but it wasn’t. I also don’t like to see myself on camera and will rarely watch a music video of myself after it’s made. The most glamorous parts is being invited to red carpet parties and meeting artists that I really admire, etc.
5. What is the biggest career mistake you’ve ever made?
Listening to my ego and believing that was the truth. I really think being an artist should be synonymous with being humble at all times. The biggest mistakes I’ve made in life are when I’ve listened to my ego more than my heart.
6. What is the single most important piece of advice you would give to other career minded women? To not put too much pressure on yourself. Follow your heart at all times. Don’t be desperate. All the right people will come into your life at the right time. All the wrong people will leave your life. When you’re in sync spiritually, your career and life will be in sync.
7. Let’s talk about work/life balance. What does that mean to you? Is it important?
I feel like I work 24/7… but my work is music and music gives me balance. I believe “balance” comes when you’re doing things that make you happy. To me, the most important thing in life is to be happy. When you find your purpose, you find happiness then you have balance. Balance to me also means to trust your intuition and listen to your own voice.
8. On that note, do you think women can have it all? Both the baller career, and the happy family?
I believe women can have it all. If you can imagine it, you can have it.
9. If you could look into a crystal ball and see 20 years into your future, what would you want to see?
Um… I hope I’m still alive?…..just kidding. . haha…. In a perfect world, I’d like to be sitting at my grand piano in my home that has an ocean view, with a couple Grammy’s in eyes view for “best song”. . . for songs that have helped and inspired people. . . also would like to have two children who I’ve taught how to play the piano and who are making the world a better place. . … 20 years from now I’d like to know I’ve given a great amount of love to people and have received much love from others. . . to be surrounded by the most loving, genuine and uplifting people.
10. Do you have any career role models? Who are they? Well, the first person that comes to mind is the person who was my mentor, his name is Phil Ramone. He passed away in March 2012. He taught me many things about life
and music and I decided to write my new album because of his guidance. He was one of the most legendary music producers that ever lived, producing such artists as Billy Joel. But besides him being a legendary producer, he was also a legendary person with a heart of gold.
11. What is the best piece of advice that you have ever received – career related or otherwise?
My parents taught me to rely on myself and to get things accomplished on my own. That was the best advice because it means creating your own success and believing that you can achieve that.
12. Parents love to say, “just wait ’til you have to face the real world…” When you were in college or high school, what did you think the “real world” looked like? What is the difference between what you thought and reality?
When I was in high school I thought the real world would be a playground with limitless possibilities. When I got into reality, I found that the real world is truly amazing. But the difficulties I’ve faced in the “real world” are watching my Mom have cancer and her passing away and my Dad unexpectedly passing away. No one really prepares you for those types of devastating things. That type of “real world” stuff is something I didn’t think would happen. But I was able to heal thru playing the piano and writing songs.
13. Should you work for the money, or do what you love?
I think the whole point of life is love. Money comes, money goes. LOVE is eternal. Do what you love. I see many people who work for the money and they never seem happy. Time is precious and priceless. You never know how much time you have in life.
14. How important is money to you when considering a job?
I think it depends on the job and offer. Over the past few weeks I’ve received 2 contract offers where one company wanted to retain 75% of what we earned from my songs and the other company wanted to GIVE me 75% of what we earned. So naturally, I’d want to work with the company who gives me a better offer.
15. What is the single most important factor of a job?
I never had a real job because music is what I do and I’ve always worked for myself. I think the most important factor I’d tell people is “your job shouldn’t feel like a job”.
16. If you married a millionaire husband and didn’t have to work, would you? (Be honest.)
Music is my work and I love it. So of course I’d continue making music and working! Plus, I don’t need to marry a millionaire husband because I’m gonna be a millionaire 🙂
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