Be Somebody

Hosted by Enrique Cruz and Amadeo Hughes
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Be Somebody is a global community of people chasing their full potential and supporting each other through it all. We explore how to live with purpose and courage while building a life you're proud of. Two words to change your life.

  1. She Was Too Scared to Talk to Strangers. Now She Writes Books for the World. | Ani Castillo | Ep. 54

    3D AGO

    She Was Too Scared to Talk to Strangers. Now She Writes Books for the World. | Ani Castillo | Ep. 54

    Ani Castillo is a Mexican-born, Toronto-based author, illustrator, and cartoonist whose picture books — Ping, Spark, and People Are My Favorite Places — are found in homes around the world. But before any of that, she was a shy kid with a big imagination who could barely talk to strangers. In this conversation, Ani takes us through her journey from childhood obsession to newspaper cartoonist, from social anxiety to writer-in-residence at Queen's University. We get into the philosophy behind Ping, the pie chart of responsibility, why social media is stealing a lot more than just your attention, commitment phobia in modern dating, and what it means to be a Latina trailblazer in an industry that wasn't built for you. -- Be Somebody is a global community of people like you who are chasing their dreams and supporting each other along the way. We celebrate self-discovery, self-growth, and self-realization while exploring how to live a purposeful life you're proud of. Be Somebody. Two words to change your life. -- Music by Aisle Seat (https://open.spotify.com/artist/0LXQjYZv0XAT5934qgLGOH?si=CZ26on5QT6m4DWbbsevmvQ) -- This podcast is presented solely for educational and entertainment purposes. We are your friends, not licensed therapists. This podcast is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional.

    1h 34m
  2. My Dream Job or Their Dream City? | Expiring Relationship, Gym Anxiety & 2016 Nostalgia | Ep. 53

    FEB 26

    My Dream Job or Their Dream City? | Expiring Relationship, Gym Anxiety & 2016 Nostalgia | Ep. 53

    This week's real-life stories: A theater teacher deciding whether or not to leave her dream job and follow her boyfriend to Spain or Greece. A med school couple built a relationship with an expiration date, and now she wants to change the terms. A guy too intimidated to set foot in a gym. A student told by his own friends not to run for president. And why is everyone suddenly nostalgic for 2016?We get into all of it, plus updates from previous community stories. This is Be Somebody. -- Be Somebody is a global community of people chasing their full potential and supporting each other through it all. We explore how to live with purpose and courage while building a life you're proud of. Two words to change your life. -- Music by Aisle Seat (https://open.spotify.com/artist/0LXQjYZv0XAT5934qgLGOH?si=CZ26on5QT6m4DWbbsevmvQ) -- This podcast is presented solely for educational and entertainment purposes. We are your friends, not licensed therapists. This podcast is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional.

    1h 8m
  3. Giving 90%, Getting 10% | When to Let Go, Old Friends & The Let Them Theory | Be Somebody Ep. 52

    FEB 18

    Giving 90%, Getting 10% | When to Let Go, Old Friends & The Let Them Theory | Be Somebody Ep. 52

    When are you giving too much, and getting too little back? Amadeo and Enrique break down the hard question nobody wants to ask: When do you let go? From one-sided friendships to accountability partners who ghost you, we introduce the Be Somebody Checklist for navigating it all. Plus: The War of Art by Steven Pressfield, Substack news, and a plantain chip taste test. Enjoy! -- Be Somebody is a global community of people chasing their full potential and supporting each other through it all. We explore how to live with purpose and courage while building a life you're proud of. Two words to change your life. -- Music by Aisle Seat (https://open.spotify.com/artist/0LXQj...) -- This podcast is presented solely for educational and entertainment purposes. We are your friends, not licensed therapists. This podcast is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional.

    58 min
  4. From Small Town to Silicon Valley | Self-Taught Engineer, 3D Printing, Imposter Syndrome | JC | Be Somebody Ep. 51

    FEB 12

    From Small Town to Silicon Valley | Self-Taught Engineer, 3D Printing, Imposter Syndrome | JC | Be Somebody Ep. 51

    JC grew up in a small town in New Mexico. No roadmap. No master plan. Just curiosity. In this episode, we sit down with someone we find incredibly inspiring, JC, a multi-hyphenate creative who went from media arts to STEM, taught himself engineering skills, worked in 3D printing labs, and is now moving to Silicon Valley to work at a major tech company. We talk about: • Being “shy” but still building powerful networks • Why everyone is creative (even engineers) • Teaching yourself high-income skills • Failing forward in tech • 3D printing jet parts, prosthetics, and even houses • Imposter syndrome and surviving sink-or-swim moments • The habit that changed his life: Bullet Journaling If you’ve ever felt behind, unqualified, or unsure what you’re “supposed” to do with your life, this one’s for you. -- Be Somebody is a global community of people chasing their full potential and supporting each other through it all. We explore how to live with purpose and courage while building a life you're proud of. Two words to change your life. -- Music by Aisle Seat (https://open.spotify.com/artist/0LXQjYZv0XAT5934qgLGOH?si=CZ26on5QT6m4DWbbsevmvQ) -- This podcast is presented solely for educational and entertainment purposes. We are your friends, not licensed therapists. This podcast is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional.

    1h 5m
  5. Insecure Boyfriends, Exes Reappearing, & Catching Feelings at Work | Be Somebody Ep. 50

    FEB 4

    Insecure Boyfriends, Exes Reappearing, & Catching Feelings at Work | Be Somebody Ep. 50

    It's that time of year 💘 Love is in the air, and so is insecurity, blurred boundaries, and complicated feelings.In this Community Episode, we break down real-life stories and relationship dilemmas: feeling insecure about a partner's past, exes coming back in your life after 10 years, controlling parents, changing friendships, and catching feelings for your co-workers.We talk self-worth, communication, maturity, and how to navigate relationships without losing yourself. Enjoy. -- Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5rHqkV8M5MIQeWs3j2aXc2?si=fa2acec8ad184a47Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/be-somebody/id1477727209 -- Be Somebody is a global community of people chasing their full potential and supporting each other through it all. We explore how to live with purpose and courage while building a life you're proud of. Two words to change your life. -- Music by Aisle Seat (https://open.spotify.com/artist/0LXQjYZv0XAT5934qgLGOH?si=CZ26on5QT6m4DWbbsevmvQ) -- This podcast is presented solely for educational and entertainment purposes. We are your friends, not licensed therapists. This podcast is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional.

    59 min
  6. The Future is Bad for You | AI, Mental Health, Community | Be Somebody Ep. 49

    JAN 28

    The Future is Bad for You | AI, Mental Health, Community | Be Somebody Ep. 49

    It's a big moment we're all living in. As AI spreads everywhere, work feels unstable, mental health is collapsing, and more people are disconnected than ever—despite technology promising the opposite.Amadeo & Enrique discuss anxiety, identity, and why staying human is your most valuable skill. With all that's going on, there are no easy answers, but community just might be the key to it all... -- Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5rHqkV8M5MIQeWs3j2aXc2?si=fa2acec8ad184a47Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/be-somebody/id1477727209 -- Be Somebody is a global community of people chasing their full potential and supporting each other through it all. We explore how to live with purpose and courage while building a life you're proud of. Two words to change your life. -- Music by Aisle Seat (https://open.spotify.com/artist/0LXQjYZv0XAT5934qgLGOH?si=CZ26on5QT6m4DWbbsevmvQ) -- This podcast is presented solely for educational and entertainment purposes. We are your friends, not licensed therapists. This podcast is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional.

    59 min
  7. Joseline Mendoza | She Escaped, Lost Everything, and Bet On Herself | Be Somebody Ep. 48

    JAN 21

    Joseline Mendoza | She Escaped, Lost Everything, and Bet On Herself | Be Somebody Ep. 48

    In this Guest Episode, Joseline Mendoza sits down with us to talk ambition and sacrifice, starting over, finding your voice, and choosing yourself, even when the road ahead is uncertain. Joseline graciously shares her experience with grief, pressure, and breaking free from unhealthy spaces to pursue a creative life on her own terms. -- Be Somebody is a global community of people chasing their full potential and supporting each other through it all. We explore how to live with purpose and courage while building a life you're proud of. Two words to change your life. -- Music by Aisle Seat (https://open.spotify.com/artist/0LXQjYZv0XAT5934qgLGOH?si=CZ26on5QT6m4DWbbsevmvQ) -- This podcast is presented solely for educational and entertainment purposes. We are your friends, not licensed therapists. This podcast is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional.

    1h 9m
  8. Reading Real-Life Stories | Cheap Friends, Heartbreak, Rotting in Bed | Be Somebody Ep. 47

    JAN 14

    Reading Real-Life Stories | Cheap Friends, Heartbreak, Rotting in Bed | Be Somebody Ep. 47

    Feeling behind in your 20s, stuck in bed, or shattered after a breakup? In Be Somebody's first-ever Community Episode, Amadeo and Enrique go "beyond the couch" to talk real stories about loneliness, feeling purposeless, inconsiderate friends, and the kind of heartbreak that makes you cry to Frank Ocean. We break down how to rebuild your life when you feel like you’ve wasted years, how to confront a friend who's always taking and never giving, and how to survive an “amicable” breakup that still leaves you devastated. If you’ve ever felt stuck, invisible, or heartbroken, this is an honest conversation about habits, support systems, community, and choosing growth. -- Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5rHqkV8M5MIQeWs3j2aXc2?si=fa2acec8ad184a47 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/be-somebody/id1477727209 -- Be Somebody is a global community of people chasing their full potential and supporting each other through it all. We explore how to live with purpose and courage while building a life you're proud of. Two words to change your life. -- Music by Aisle Seat (https://open.spotify.com/artist/0LXQjYZv0XAT5934qgLGOH?si=CZ26on5QT6m4DWbbsevmvQ) -- This podcast is presented solely for educational and entertainment purposes. We are your friends, not licensed therapists. This podcast is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional. -- This podcast is presented solely for educational and entertainment purposes. We are your friends, not licensed therapists. This podcast is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional.

    54 min
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Be Somebody is a global community of people chasing their full potential and supporting each other through it all. We explore how to live with purpose and courage while building a life you're proud of. Two words to change your life.

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  • Creator
    Hosted by Enrique Cruz and Amadeo Hughes
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    55
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Hosted by Enrique Cruz and Amadeo Hughes
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