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

    19H AGO

    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. Chapters:0:35 Meet JC: Small Town to Silicon Valley9:28 “Everyone Is Creative” (Even in STEM)14:16 Shy Kid → Networking Through Curiosity17:44 Teaching Himself 3D Printing19:29 The Craziest Thing He’s Printed20:57 3D Printed Houses, AI & The Future of Tech29:52 Self-Taught Engineer vs Traditional School36:06 Imposter Syndrome in Tech37:38 Failing Forward & Learning Fast40:22 Moving to Silicon Valley46:07 Let Me Put You On46:37 Bullet Journaling & The “Second Brain”52:07 Nomorobo57:32 Satin Beanies1:00:36 What Doesn’t Scare JC Anymore1:01:10 Something/Someone That Changed His Life For the Better1:02:22 Advice to His Younger Self1:03:43 Outro--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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. We're Back...Again | Evolution, Rebuilding, Longevity | Be Somebody Ep. 46

    JAN 7

    We're Back...Again | Evolution, Rebuilding, Longevity | Be Somebody Ep. 46

    Be Somebody is relaunching with an expanded purpose and global mission. After more than a year away, some big changes, and honest reflection, this is the new Be Somebody. In this episode, we talk about: • Why we stopped and why we came back • Rebuilding better after creative burnout and inconsistency • The true meaning of "Be Somebody" • Ambition, persistence, rejection, and staying in the game • Friendship, community, and showing up This new chapter isn't just about podcasting. We're going beyond that. If you’ve ever started something, stopped, questioned everything, and felt inspired to try again... this episode is for you. -- 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.

    44 min
  7. (4.9.2024) Ep. 45 - "The Purpose Tour"

    JAN 4

    (4.9.2024) Ep. 45 - "The Purpose Tour"

    *REUPLOAD* This episode is about creative persistence, delusion, and staying focused when the results aren't yet there. We unpack what happens when the breakthrough is right in front of you, then disappears. From an exhausting short-film shoot to a major acting callback that went nowhere, we talk about rejection, doubt, and why quitting still isn’t an option. - - Be Somebody is a positive movement. Our purpose is to celebrate creativity, ingenuity, individualism, self-expression, self-care, self-confidence, and personal achievement, especially in young people. Our Mission is to stimulate and support the self-discovery of the individual, promote a network of enthusiasm, and impact the lives of those in our communities and of those we hold close. - - Intro + Outro by Ethan Duff

    58 min
  8. Ep. 44 - "Hector Cortez, Composer"

    02/27/2024

    Ep. 44 - "Hector Cortez, Composer"

    Join us in welcoming our friend and the first guest of 2024, Hector Cortez. Hector is a musician, composer, and audio engineer. We talk about life, school, moving to Los Angeles, and more. Thanks for taking the time to tune in! - - Be Somebody is a positive movement. Our purpose is to celebrate creativity, ingenuity, individualism, self-expression, self-care, self-confidence, and personal achievement, especially in young people. Our Mission is to stimulate and support the self-discovery of the individual, promote a network of enthusiasm, and impact the lives of those in our communities and of those we hold close. - - Intro + Outro by Ethan Duff a.k.a. Aisle Seat: spotify.com/artist/752JL0IAOQyVNrc22f9YkB?si=LmAfzbSbSXKe0B2n-R3E6g

    1h 57m
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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
    52
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Hosted by Enrique Cruz and Amadeo Hughes
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