What does it look like to build a creative career that reflects all of who you are, not just the parts the industry finds convenient?

In Episode 3 of Life & Art Podcast, host Nicole Burgess sits down with actress, model, podcaster, and entrepreneur Yesse Rodriguez for a rich conversation about authenticity, identity, and what it truly means to grow with intention.

Yesse's philosophy is simple but powerful: don't put all your eggs in one basket. She believes every person carries multiple gifts, but discovering them requires action. You don't know what you're capable of until you tap in.

Her journey has been shaped by faith, global perspective, and deep personal intention. From early experiences witnessing poverty in Brazil to navigating motherhood alongside a creative career, every decision Yesse makes is deliberate. She approaches role selection like a chess player — always thinking several moves ahead, always protecting what matters most.

She also speaks candidly about the perception challenges that come with her industry, particularly how appearance can lead to assumptions. Her response is grounded: show up fully, stay disciplined, and let your work speak beyond surface-level judgments.

At its core, this is a conversation about ownership of your identity, your choices, and your voice.

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Life & Art Podcast is a Blackbird Productions Podcast. Directed and Produced by Sunlit Narrative.