In this episode of Access Denied, Jessica Ping interviews Brian Acosta Arya, known as Brian the Motel Guy, who shares his unique journey from growing up in the motel business to becoming a successful content creator on TikTok. Brian discusses the importance of storytelling, the impact of his father's support, and how he uses his platform to bring humanity back to the motel industry. The conversation touches on the challenges of self-belief, the power of community, and the significance of doing things now rather than waiting for the perfect moment. Brian's insights on creativity, resilience, and the importance of sharing real stories resonate throughout the episode.Follow Brian Acosta Arya!TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ltmotel?_t=ZT-8vm8BGY129T&_r=1Linktree - https://beacons.ai/brianacostaaryaMERCH!https://accessdeniedpod.creator-spring.com/Follow Access Denied on social!Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/accessdeniedpod/⁠⁠⁠TikTok - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@accessdeniedpod⁠⁠⁠YouTube - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@AccessDeniedPodFollow host Jessica Jordan on social!Website - ⁠⁠⁠https://therollingexplorer.com/⁠⁠⁠Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therollingexplorer/⁠⁠⁠Music Page - https://www.instagram.com/jessicajordanping/TikTok - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@therollingexplorer⁠⁠⁠YouTube - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@therollingexplorerIntro and Outro Music Production by JP Warner Sound:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jpwarnersound.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jpwarnersound/Podcast Editing by Mary Kate Plattshttps://www.instagram.com/marykatefreelance/?hl=enTakeaways:- Brian grew up in the motel business, which shaped his career.- His father's support was crucial in his journey.- TikTok changed Brian's life by allowing him to showcase his personality.- Storytelling is a powerful tool for connection and understanding.- The motel industry has untold stories that deserve to be shared.- Community support is vital for creators and individuals alike.- Brian emphasizes the importance of self-belief and resilience.- He encourages others to take risks and pursue their passions now.- Open mics provide a space for sharing and uplifting each other.- Humanity in the hospitality industry is often overlooked but essential. Chapters:00:00 - Weather and Small Talk03:25 - Connection at the DNC05:43 - Brian's Background in the Motel Business07:58 - The Journey into Entertainment10:50 - The Impact of TikTok on Brian's Career13:56 - The Importance of Self-Belief16:40 - Creating Content with Purpose19:05 - The Evolution of Brian's Content22:07 - Support from Family and Personal Growth26:33 - The Power of Support and Belief29:06 - Building Connections and Community32:13 - Humanity in the Motel Industry35:07 - The Importance of Basics in Life37:55 - Real Stories in Social Media39:18 - The Journey of Storytelling40:10 - Future Endeavors Beyond Social Media47:37 - Taking Action Now