25 lessons for my birthday.

Just 25 observations I’ve collected through failure, growth, relationships, risk taking, leaving home, chasing goals, and trying to understand what it actually means to be human.

I explored the lessons I've learned about identity, purpose, success, failure, friendship, love, overthinking, ambition, and the trade-offs that come with building the life you want.

Topics covered:
• Why your environment matters, but your decisions matter more
• The hidden benefits of leaving your hometown
• Why people fear success more than failure
• Finding purpose through action
• The importance of hobbies, books, and creativity
• Love, friendship, and emotional vulnerability
• Why we suffer more in our minds than in reality
• The battle between certainty and uncertainty
• The cost of ambition and chasing your dreams

If you’re feeling stuck, questioning your direction, or simply trying to make sense of life, this video is for you.

What is social media really doing to our mental health? In this episode of After asking my Instagram audience if they wanted an episode here it is.

I talk about positive and negative effects of social media, how platforms are designed to affect attention and dopamine, the comparison culture it creates, and the difference between online perception vs real life reality. I also talk about practical ways to build a healthier relationship with social media and protect your mental health in social media world.

Topics covered in this episode:

The positive side of social media
The negative effects of social media on mental health
Dopamine, attention spans, and the science behind social media
Comparison culture and self-worth
The fake image social media can create
Social media vs reality
Ways to improve your relationship with social media
Mental health awareness in the digital age

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In this episode, I’m joined by Oscar Montes, also known as O.M. Photography on Instagram. We dive into his journey of starting out as a photographer with no clear roadmap, and how he eventually found his own style through trial, mistakes, and consistency.

Oscar opens up about the early struggles, the things he got wrong, and what he would do completely differently if he had to start from scratch today. We also get into the real conversations most creatives avoid. the business side of photography, building relationships, and what it actually takes to grow beyond just taking good photos.

Sony vs Canon debate, talk about modeling as a photographer, and how being in front of the camera can change the way you shoot behind it.

This is a raw, honest conversation about creativity, growth, and figuring things out as you go.

If you’re a photographer, content creator, or just someone trying to build something from nothing this one’s for you.