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I’m a Latino dad, storyteller, and digital creator based in Utah—trying to balance 🎥, familia 👨👩👧👧, creativity, and a lifelong hunt for the perfect 🌮. Around here, I share the little chispas that keep me going: creator tips, behind-the-scenes from my projects, lessons from dad-life, and honest thoughts on trying to build cool things without losing myself in the grind. If you’re a creator, a business owner, or just someone who loves learning from another human figuring it out in real time… bienvenido. Grab a taco and hang out.
Throughout the year, I’m often asked the same questions: “I’m thinking about getting a camera—what do you recommend?” or “I need a new laptop—what Mac do you suggest?” I secretly love these questions. It means friends think of me when they need help, and I don’t take that lightly. But my answer usually starts with a paradox. Like many creatives, I often say gear doesn’t matter. Platforms like TikTok and the rise of UGC have proven that a smartphone can generate just as many views—and just as...
Today Supergirl’s trailer was released. Marcel my co-host for Reel Chums and I reacted to it. In it Kara says the line “He(Superman) sees the good in everyone. I see the truth.” I loved hearing this line. In life I’m Superman and Sadie is Kara. I love that I see opportunity, good, and hope in life. But between you and me it’s been very difficult to see the good, and the hope in the world right now. I have to remind myself that there is hope. I can do good to family, friends, coworkers, and to...
Hey, Reader I have a shot one today. As I'm battling some seasonal depression but want to get this out and not miss two days. You don't always win Working in news right out of college taught me a few important things. Writing your script will make your video shorter. Broadcast news is dead, independent journalism and independent teams is the future. You don't always get to tell the story you want to tell. Even though there were stories or things I didn't want to tell I HAD to tell them. This...