Episode 55: Ricardo Emmanuel

“Always know where your two feet are planted.” Bronx, NY, young Ricky didn’t grow up in the best of neighborhoods, but always got what he wanted, while surrounded by his Dominican Republic roots, family, and culture.  As a first generation American, Ricky was brought up by immigrant parents, who both worked incredibly hard to provide a life that him his siblings deserved. His mother was his role model, teaching him discipline, work ethic, and what it means to be yourself. After moving from the Bronx to Orlando, Ricky had trouble adjusting to the new culture, and never truly fit in.  As a self-proclaimed “extroverted introvert”, he soon found his comfort and passion behind the lens of a camera.  Diving deep into shooting, he knew that this was more than just a hobby, and it was time to go for it. After graduating high school, and exploring college in Florida, Ricky was always mentally in Los Angeles.  It’s easy for people to say they want to live in LA, but when you have so say goodbye to your family, home, and community, and drive across the country to brave the unknown, life gets very real very quickly.  And there’s always the crossroads moment of, if you got what you wanted, are you ready for it?  This is a story of not looking back, and betting it all on yourself.  This is about not knowing anyone, but allowing human interaction to guide your path.  This is about swag surfing at the White House, and traveling the world doing exactly what you want.  And for Ricky, this is about making his mom happy.  Ladies and Gentlemen, this Ricardo Emmanuel. #MamaWeMadeIt

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