In this episode of the Finding Purpose Podcast, Adam sits down with Justin Sanchez—actor, creative, and one of the executive producers behind the podcast—for a conversation about taking risks early, trusting your path, and learning that purpose often finds you before you fully understand it.

Raised in White Plains, New York and the Town of Greenburgh, Justin grew up in a close-knit community shaped by resilience, family, and the example of a single mother who never gave up. Watching his mother raise four children while overcoming her own challenges taught him what discipline, sacrifice, and perseverance truly look like. Her belief in him would ultimately help shape the boldest decision of his life.

At a pivotal moment, Justin made the decision to leave traditional school behind and pursue acting full time—taking a leap of faith that led him to land a lead role in the Apple TV+ series Ghostwriter. What looked like overnight success was actually years of auditions, rejection, persistence, and trusting that the work would eventually pay off.

This conversation dives into family, fatherhood, identity, rejection, discipline, sacrifice, and what it means to keep going even when the path doesn't look traditional.

It's a reminder that sometimes the biggest risk is not betting on yourself.

• Growing up in White Plains and the Town of Greenburgh
• Being raised by a single mother and how it shaped his mindset
• His father's journey, absence, and rebuilding their relationship
• The lessons Justin learned from watching both of his parents overcome adversity
• Why community and family played such a major role in his development
• Discovering acting through youth programs and local theater
• Landing the lead role in Apple TV+'s Ghostwriter
• Years of auditions, rejection, and staying committed to the craft
• Why success often looks like patience before it looks like results
• Leaving traditional school and transitioning to online education
• Missing out on "normal" teenage experiences to chase a bigger vision
• Learning to trust nontraditional paths
• Behind the scenes of filming in Canada and working on a major production
• Falling in love with storytelling both in front of and behind the camera
• Working with Claudio and becoming part of Cayivisions
• Why purpose sometimes finds you before you're ready for it
• Taking calculated risks and betting on yourself early

Justin Sanchez is an actor, creative producer, and storyteller from White Plains, New York.

At a young age, Justin made the decision to pursue acting professionally, eventually landing a lead role in the Apple TV+ series Ghostwriter, a breakthrough opportunity that validated years of auditions, discipline, and persistence.

Beyond acting, Justin has developed a passion for storytelling behind the camera as well, working closely with Claudio and the team at Cayivisions while helping produce the Finding Purpose Podcast and other creative projects.

His journey reflects resilience, faith, and the belief that purpose often reveals itself when you're willing to take the leap.

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https://www.instagram.com/justinsanchezofficial/

This episode was produced by Claudio and the team at Cayivisions.

If you're looking to launch a podcast, create high-impact content, or elevate your brand through storytelling:

https://www.cayivisions.com/

Website
https://www.adamvohra.com

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Adam works privately as a Recovery and Purpose Development Coach, helping individuals break old patterns, build resilience, and realign their lives with their true identity and purpose.

In this episode of the Finding Purpose Podcast, Adam sits down with Isis-Rae Goulbourne, a strategy leader and founder of City Events CT, for a powerful conversation on execution, leadership, and building systems that actually work in the real world.

With nearly two decades of experience, Isis has operated at the intersection of growth, visibility, and execution—helping organizations move beyond ideas and into sustainable, scalable impact. Her work spans marketing leadership, economic development, and building platforms that bring people, businesses, and communities together.

This conversation centers on a critical truth: ideas alone are not enough.

Isis breaks down what it really takes to translate vision into structure, align teams and partnerships, and create systems that hold under pressure. From navigating complexity to scaling initiatives across sectors, she shares the mindset and discipline required to build something that doesn't just gain momentum—but lasts.

This episode is for anyone who has a vision—but knows deep down that execution is where everything is won or lost.

• The difference between having an idea and actually executing it
• Why visibility without structure leads to burnout and inconsistency
• Translating vision into systems, operations, and real outcomes
• Building initiatives that can sustain and scale over time
• The importance of alignment across teams, partners, and stakeholders
• Leadership in complex, high-stakes environments
• How to navigate growth without losing clarity or direction
• The difference between momentum and durability in business
• Why execution is the true differentiator in any field
• Creating platforms that serve communities and drive real impact
• Decision-making under pressure and leading through uncertainty
• The role of trust, communication, and structure in leadership
• Why many ideas fail—and how to build ones that last
• Understanding that scale requires both discipline and adaptability
• How purpose evolves through action, not just intention

Isis-Rae Goulbourne is a strategy leader with nearly two decades of experience designing and leading complex initiatives at the intersection of growth, visibility, and execution.

She is the founder of City Events CT, where she has developed large-scale platforms that activate cities, strengthen local economies, and reimagine how people connect to where they live and work.

Known for bringing clarity to complexity, Isis specializes in aligning strategy, operations, and partnerships—helping organizations move from momentum to long-term sustainability.

Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/ice_is_rae/

City Events CT
https://www.instagram.com/cityeventsct/

This episode was produced by Claudio and the team at Cayivisions.

If you're looking to launch a podcast, create high-impact content, or elevate your brand through storytelling:

https://www.cayivisions.com/

Website
https://www.adamvohra.com

Instagram (Adam)
https://www.instagram.com/adamvohra_/

Instagram (Finding Purpose Podcast)
https://www.instagram.com/findingpurposepod/

Adam works privately as a Recovery and Purpose Development Coach, helping individuals break old patterns, build resilience, and realign their lives with their true identity and purpose.