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TENGO TALENTO MUCHO TALENTO CULTURE

It’s easy to forget what it’s like to throw
caution to the wind and take a chance
once we find comfort in our daily routines.
If we took a risk and stopped relying on
who we know and just laid it all on the
line and relied on our faith on what we
know we may just get a chance to
become something greater than we ever
imagined. I wish all the contestants the
best of luck in this competition and that
all of you reading might gain the courage
to throw caution to the wind and pursue
your dreams.

Press Play to Watch the

Tengo Talento 2018 Auditions

BBU Chenelle (left), Crystal (center), and Sweet Tooth Host Gino (right)

I had the pleasure of interviewing several talents after
(Most of the interviews are in Spanish)
their riveting performances. I learned quickly that even
though many shared a long journey that led them to this
moment, their stories could not be more diverse. I met a
young woman who came from Guatemala who came to
study music with aspirations of becoming a world-class
icon like her idol Freddie Mercury.Another young man
wanted to use his talents to overcome a past riddled with
mistakes in hopes of reuniting with his children.

At the end of the day, I was granted a wonderful
opportunity to see some great performances. Then, on
top of the proverbial ice cream sundae with a cherry, I got
to see what motivated them. Each story, regardless of the
history or motivation behind it, made you want to root for
each performer.

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