People With A Passion w/ Blake Sterger

Burnout is a real problem that most people do not think about. Then when it's too late, you are completely fed up with what you once loved. That is why taking breaks can help find balance in a time where everyone wants to be the best.

" I grew up in the suburbs of Ohio and have always loved making things and being creative. I played Lacrosse for most of my life and during that time sports naturally became my priority. I only had a few friends that were into art and stuff so I always just pushed that back a bit, but since I was young I always was inspired by YouTubers and content creation in general. I made COD and Minecraft commentaries, and made some videos showing off my lax stringings. Fast forward to college and videography was starting to feel like more than a hobby and something I could be happy doing with my life, so I quit Lax after a serious injury and just started working to figure out that grind. I detoured with photography, hype edits, sports stuff etc. but my one love has always been youtube vlogs, skits and comedy and I'm finally coming back around full circle after learning the skills and working professionally in the content industry."

On this week's episode of SHADOW TALK, I will be talking about 5 tips that have helped me out with facing my fears and pushing past them. Fear can hold us back from who we are meant to be, so we need to understand it to be able to conquer it.

Kate has been performing since the moment she popped into this world. Being raised in an environment that encouraged her to perform and do what she wanted to do, she has thrived into becoming the independent artist she is today. Over years and years of learning and teaching herself the art of music, Kate now does everything from singing, performing, songwriting, and even producing all of her music.

Failure is a word most people see as a negative. I see it as a positive. Their are so many lessons to be learned within failure and during this episode, I will share some of my experiences with failure and how I have overcome it, becoming stronger in the process. I am no expert, but the least I can do is share my experience.Like & Subscribe for more contentComment one thing you took away from this episode!follow the other socials for all updates Instagram: @peoplewithapassionlink tree: https://linktr.ee/peoplewithapassion

This episode features Antonio Madariaga, a professional downhill skater. Antonio grew up in Sunny San Diego and has always had a taste for danger. He always skated, but truly found his passion in 5th grade when a family friend introduced him to downhill skating. Ever since then, he has been challenging himself more and more. Some accomplishments he has achieved have been getting professionally sponsored at the age of 11, finding his group of friends that push him, and finding his way through the industry over the years.

MX is an electronic musician based out of Orange County, CA. He was born in Iran, then moved to the states when he was 9. Growing up, he loved music but it wasn't until he went to his first electronic music festival that he knew he wanted to pursue music further. He started to sneak into festivals and places to be able to listen and play music, which led him to start doing his own shows with @puremusica . Now he is playing shows all across Southern California, growing and learning day by day.

Zachary Weintraub has grown up around the entertainment industry so it's only fitting for him to pursue it. He has dabbled in almost every position you can think of, but found his passion in editing. He has worked on films such as The Dark and the Wicked, 12 Deadly Days, Hacked and many more. If you are interested in pursuing the entertainment industry, join in to hear some very helpful tips and tricks that will help you navigate more efficiently. 

Darryl Burton spent 24 years of his life in the Missouri maximum security prison as an innocent man. Framed for murder back when he was 22, Darryl was wrongly convicted but didn't let that lose hope in proving his innocence. He fought his way back to society and is now on the journey of helping other innocent men and women do the same. Join us for an emotional passionate discussion!

Laci Mercede is a 23 year old singer that has been in the game for about 13 years. After about 10 years of singing, she finally decided to start releasing her own music and has been grinding ever since! Join us to hear about some great tips on how to live a balanced passionate life 

Alex Tavs is a jack of all traits. When I asked him what his passion was, he said "I don't just have one. I'm weird in that just one niche can't please me. I rolled with a guy and he goes “you're a fuckin chameleon” and I found that that suits me best. I am one person but with different outfits that I wear in everyday life." I think that is a great way to look at life and passions because so many people try to find one, but sometimes that just can't work. Join us this week to hear about Alex Tav's journey with his many passions

Damian Brunton is an 18 year old photographer currently based out in Los Angeles. He started his photography journey about 4 years ago but started really taking it seriously October of 2020. join us as we discuss his booms of success, how he uses his platforms to his advantage, and some advice to other photographers looking to follow in this field.

Luke Berg is a 17 year old videographer based out of Salt Lake City, Utah. He started his film journey in 2019 and has started amazing work, all by teaching himself from youtube. during the podcast, we talk about how he started, how he keeps improving, some lessons he's learned in the process, and some tips if you would like to start making films yourself.

Miguel Gutierrez is an young, self made entrepreneur that has been grinding for a very long time to get to where he is today. He started of by flipping cars in high school which led him to where he is today, the founder of a successful marketing agency. Not only that, but he also has a couple projects in the works that are aiming for success.

Over the past several months, I have been releasing podcasts of others pursuing their passions with no background on my passions. It's about time that changes. This week I will be sharing why I started People With A Passion, how the idea came to be, and everything that led me to this point.

Tiberius Bright is a British-American actor that started his career in his late 30's. He started his life off as an athlete, leading his way to play professional basketball all around Europe. When he decided to drop that and pursue acting, he had to endure hardship after hardship. From ruining friendships to getting 3 cars repossessed to living in a storage unit, Tiberius always knew he would succeed if he just stayed persistent. Through all the years of hardships, he kept going and is now starting to see the fruits of his labor flourish. Join us this week to see what true persistence looks like.

Please welcome to the stage, TOSH THE DRUMMER! Tosh is a 20 year old drummer that is taking the music scene by storm. Starting at the age of 2, Tosh's only goal has been to be the best drummer there is! He has been knocking goals off the list again and again, being able to work with artists like MGK, JXDN, Young Thug, and many many more. Join us for the journey with one of the top drummers in the world.

Bryan Crane originated in New Orleans, LA. He grew up with 10 other sibling and was always very passionate about anything art. He attended the Art Institute of Houston which led him to get a job as the display artist for Urban Outfitters. After 6 years, he decided to venture out on his own, starting Cranes in Los Angeles.

Daniel Gundert is a life long gymnast that started at a very young age, compete through high school, became a coach, and now owns his own gym. Follow his journey as Daniel talks about how he has pursued his passion almost his entire life.

We the Commas is a band of 3 brothers that have been performing together pretty much their entire lives. They have learned how to work together to create music that not only they love, but their fans do as well. Growing up in San Diego with a very supportive family, they have always been encouraged to pursue their passions. Join us this week to hear We the Commas journey with their music career.

Jerry Almaraz is a singer/songwriter/musician based out of Uvalde, Texas. He grew up playing all the sports you can think of but focused on football and baseball. He went all the way to college with both sports then decided that he wanted to start pursuing music instead. He picked up his guitar, grabbed a pen, and started going. 3 years later, he is still on that grind, performing more and more while also writing his next album.

Parker Ray is a life long golfer who has had a very unique experience growing up in a small resort town   located in Concan, Texas. Being raised by golfers, Parker had a lot of great mentors, but with that comes a lot of pressure. Those pressures and life challenges have played a big role in the person he is today, but it took some time for him to realize his true potential.

David Willie is the lead guitarist for the band Austin Meade. David has always played an instrument but started playing guitar in high school and fell in love. He dropped out of college, followed his dreams to be the lead guitarist of a rock band, and he has achieved that. Through many years of practice and dedication, he is now a part of a booming rock band.

Prestige is a music video director and founder of the brand Friends of Friends. He started his journey in San Diego, California and in 2014, moved to Philadelphia with his family. Right when he moved, he noticed that everyone was making music. He quickly made friends with people that made music and ever since then, he has been following his dreams. He has already achieved some amazing goals, but he's not stopping there. He is constantly trying to grow and eventually, wants to run his own production company and brand.

Alan Karuku is  a photographer that was born in Kenya then moved to the states in 2010. He found his passion for photography in high school when he started doing shoots with his friends for fun. It ended up sticking and he decided to take his craft to the next level. being from Kenya, he wanted to integrate his roots and photography and has created a style of his own. During the podcast, we talk about his journey, the process he takes with photography, and some of the steps he took to get to the point where he is today.

Alyssa Santos is a lifelong dancer who has been climbing the ladder of success and is knocking down her goals one by one. Ever since she was 3 years old, she wanted to be a dancer and nothing has gotten in her way of doing that. Through hard work and dedication, Alyssa has achieved some amazing feats including being the lead dancer on a Wiz Khalifa music video. This is only the start for her to becoming one of the best dancers there is.  We discuss her mindset pertaining to the dedication of her craft, how she navigates such a tricky industry, and the routine she keeps pursuing such a tedious passion. 

OLYMPUS MARS is one of those artists that can tell a story that so many of us can relate to. He started his music journey at the beginning of high school and fell in love with the process. What started out as something he loved to do, it has constantly been evolving into the incredible artist he is today. He opens up his heart to vulerability to be able to create his fire songs that just keep growing in popularity. Join us for an amazing conversation about his experience as an artist and where he sees the world going with music and technology.

Grant Harrell is an endurance athlete and world traveler. He has always been an athlete and since a very young age he has had the passion to travel. With both of these passions combined, he has been able to follow his dreams for most of his life. He has travelled to all 7 continents, done marathons all over the world including Antartica and North Korea, has competed in the toughest Iron Man's on the planet, and has always had a smile on his face while doing it. during the podcast we talk about the struggles he has endured in his life, some of his fondest memories while following his dreams, and his mindset while competing in some of the worlds toughest athletic challenges. 

Zade Noman is the founder of MYND Clothing. He started getting into fashion at a young age and decided to start making his own clothes for fun. At the end of high school he decided to take it to the next level and started his first clothing company called MYND. He's faced many challenges during the process but always goes about it with a positive mindset. During the podcast we talk about those challenges, the steps he's taken to start his brand, and the process of how he makes his clothes. Join us this week for another very interesting podcast.

Erik Martín started his journey in San Diego where he grew up surfing. In his college years, he went through some big struggles that led him to travel the world, exploring different cultures. On his journey's he met a lot of different people and experienced some great adventures. At one point, he decides to come home and start teaching. This is where he found his passion of helping students find themselves mentally and dive deeper into themselves. During his interview, he is willing to be vulnerable and sensitive. Hope to have you join Erik and I for an amazing interview

Tara Davidson is the founder of All Better Bodies & the author of Truth Fully Heals. She is someone who lives passionately with any adventure she takes, whether it's traveling all of Australia, racing camels, sailing the ocean, or writing her book, Truth fully Heals. In this episode, we talk about the adventures she's endured and how she dives into the deep end with everything she does. Listen to the end to hear some tips on how you can dive into the deep end with your passions.

Luke Manos is a collegiate football player and Founder of Shoe Boyz. He was "the Man" in high school and had to get knocked to the ground to realize his true potential. Come join us to see how his journey is unfolding.