My name is Julian Gavilanes. I am an actor, filmmaker and now podcaster in NYC, who has an ever-growing fascination with the artists journey. Furthermore, how they've uniquely managed to stick with it through all the inevitable adversity that seems to be a prerequisite for getting to where they want to go.
Many artistic people will say, "you have to be delusional just to believe you even can." And this show attempts to explore how some of my favorite artists in the world learned to cross over from just believing that they could do this, to actually executing these "impossible" aspirations.
Ideally, through these conversations we will impart some level of valuable insight for all of us who are struggling to keep pushing the rock up the hill. Attempt to find the best skills for prioritizing self-care inside and keeping positivity at the forefront of their hearts. Because at the end of the day, no matter what level you reach--it doesn't get and easier. It just gets different. But the good news is, you're not alone. And you're far from inadequate. So, enjoy the talks and stay inspired!
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My name is Julian Gavilanes. I am an actor, filmmaker and now podcaster in NYC, who has an ever-growing fascination with the artists journey. Furthermore, how they've uniquely managed to stick with it through all the inevitable adversity that seems to be a prerequisite for getting to where they want to go.
Many artistic people will say, "you have to be delusional just to believe you even can." And this show attempts to explore how some of my favorite artists in the world learned to cross over from just believing that they could do this, to actually executing these "impossible" aspirations.
Ideally, through these conversations we will impart some level of valuable insight for all of us who are struggling to keep pushing the rock up the hill. Attempt to find the best skills for prioritizing self-care inside and keeping positivity at the forefront of their hearts. Because at the end of the day, no matter what level you reach--it doesn't get and easier. It just gets different. But the good news is, you're not alone. And you're far from inadequate. So, enjoy the talks and stay inspired!
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Blake Lewis is an American musician, singer and actor who was the runner-up on the sixth season of American Idol in 2007. He sits down with Julian to discuss how he didn't intend to audition for the show because of all the other musical ventures he had going on at the time. Being an underground performer was where his heart was, but when he made it onto the show, everything started to change. Especially after he started becoming a fa favorite. He talks in depth about what the experience was like. How quick he was to become aware of the manipulative nature of the show as a whole. What actually getting famous overnight felt like. And what it was like to leave the show as the runner up behind Jordan Spark--and the rug that got pulled out from underneath him as it all came to an end. He talks openly about the depression he had to navigate over the decade that followed the shows finale, and the road he had to take to become a whole person again. It's a wild ride with lots of exclusive stories that have never been told. And it really gives some powerful insight into the machine that is American Idol. A good reminder to be careful what you wish for. Especially the young people out there that feel like this is their answer. It's not always what it's cut out to be.
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Check out Blake's music here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4H6tLRh1nuIuVxHtXo68ZE?autoplay=true
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