Meet Fefe Mae | The Artist

We had the good fortune of connecting with Fefe Mae and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Fefe, what led you to pursuing a creative path professionally?
I believe it’s because it was always calling me. Since I was young I was always creative. I just never realized how creative I could really be. With my song writing it was like I would escape into this other deminision and I felt free. It was always a form of therapy for me. When I write I am telling parts of my life story, just in a creative way. When I realized it’s what I wanted to do as a career It changed my mindset in a way. Now I make it a mission to pursue my creative career. It’s not easy, but it’s been worth it so far.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
I’m a Singer Songwriter. I’ve been doing music since I was 7 and writing since I was 12. I never took voice lessons or writing lessons. I pretty much just practice everything on my own. I didn’t realize it at the time but I loved telling a story through music, I also did theatre, was in choir but never really liked it because I felt I had to sing or perform a certain way. I’m very proud of the fact that I always believed in my creative side. I was told a lot that I wasn’t good enough, or just that I need to stop doing what I loved. I believed my music was good yet I still struggle with who I was. So I wrote a lot and tried to always create this Singer Songwriter that made her dreams come true. Being from Minnesota and growing up in Wyoming I did just that. I managed to move to California and pursue my dreams when not many believed in me. I faced many challenges. It was never easy. I didn’t know much but I was determined to figure things out. I believed in my music, yet I need to believe in myself as well. I’ve learned that by making music isn’t all about the fame and fortune. I don’t really want that anymore like I use to. I just want people to here my message and help them in some way. My story hasn’t really been told to to many, most people don’t know what I’ve been through. Through my writing and music I want people to know that they can overcome anything that’s meant to destroy them. They just need to believe in themselves as well. My brand is about providing people hope when they feel lost and alone. I feel that way most days but I do my best to always choose to fight and continue to move forward. It’s not easy ever, even when you have someone to talk too. But the loneliness, the pain is only temporary.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
If a friend would come to visit I’d first ask them where they’d want to go and check out. But honestly I’d make sure I’d take them to some amazing restaurants in Oceanside, then of course to downtown San Diego gas lamp area. I’d have to make a trip up to Hollywood area, but let’s not forget la Jolla shores. Im still learning and discovering new places too. Especially around San Diego area. I’m also into nature so I’d find hikes to go on as well. Of course Carlsbad is one of my favorite places to check out. I love the night life and dancing. I’d take them to go dance away the night.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
There’s many people that have encouraged me along my journey. It’s been hard to say who’s really always stood by me or supported me every step of the way. I have to be honest though, I believe God has always been on my side and given me the strength to continue forward even when I didn’t want to believe it or just question it. Most people have come and gone from my life. Growing up was hard, but becoming a adult was hard too. I trusted many who only disappointed me. I had mentors who I confided in that tried to help but never really understood me I believe plus I never really understood myself until now. I’ve made many mistakes and trusted so many people that I tend to forget to trust myself and God. Yet I’m grateful for those who have come and gone to try and support and guide me. No one really knows what I’ve been through and it’s hard for people to really understand that. They can relate, give advice at times but at the end of the day God has always been the one the really supports me.

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