Lean into the adventure. (Part 2/3) Today, join Bernard Villagomez (@bernardvillagomez) and Sabyu Smooth (@sabyu.smooth) as they discuss the importance of believing in yourself. Manifesting your dreams and turning them into reality. Mentors and how they have helped him with creating music and being a musician. Dealing with imposter syndrome.  Handling the self-doubt and pressure you place on yourself to perform and represent the CNMI. How Sabyu handles the pre-performance jitters. Next, we discuss the principles and rules that he follows for his craft. Pondering the idea of quitting music. Getting perspective and reflecting to make the best decision for your future. Things that Sabyu wants to improve on in 2023. Health is wealth, avoiding social media addictions, and being mindful of his actions daily. Sabyu's favorite part of being a musician and producer. And the least favorite part of being a musician. The experience of being on a large platform and the over-exposure that you experience. Changes Sabyu would make if he could travel back in time. How he books appointments and clients for performances. Lastly, we discuss how he discovered the American Song Contest.

How to find Sabyu Smooth:
Instagram (@sabyu.smooth)
Website (sabyu.com)

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