Today we’d like to introduce you to Joseph Barra

Hi Joseph , we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?

What a great and intricate question. My story involves a lot of faith, perseverance, and truly believing in yourself. I was born and raised in NY and always had this feeling I was destined for more, destined for something bigger than myself. I decided to pursue film and acting after highschool, and that lead me to my first leap of faith, moving to Los Angeles. I was living in LA for 8 years. A lot happened in those 8 years. I gained amazing experience in the film industry, doing short films to VO work, to even staring in a feature film. But that time also brought with it its heartaches. I went through my first breakup, which would be the catalyst that lead me on my path of faith that made me the man I am today. Now I’ve been back in NY for a year now and I’m living in a season of beauty for ashes

We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?

Not at all. Whenever you choose a career path in the arts, you’re bound to have struggles. But how you deal with your struggles shapes the person your meant to be. The bigger your obstacle, the bigger your destiny. I went through a very rough heartbreak that sent me into a spiral of depression. A month after that, one of my closest Aunts died, another month after that, another aunt I really cared about died, at that same time I found out my ex was cheating on me. That season was full of lies, death, financial troubles, it was a season of complete uncertainty

Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?

Right now, I’m an actor and a business owner. Im the north east territory manager of Allmax supplements, one of the greatest supplement companies in the world, and I’m a future New York City Fire Fighter. I’m a big fan of Arnold Schwarzenegger and he had 3 completely different careers, I’m selfish and I want to do it all. Right now, yes I’m happy with acting, but being FDNY would be such a huge honor.

What do you like and dislike about the city?

I love that New York makes or breaks people. It forces you to grow tough skin and to be better to adapt to a very competitive environment. What I hate, is that 99 cent pizza is now $1.50

Contact Info:

• Instagram: Joejbarra
• Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/joe.barra.12/

Image Credits

@deidhra Deidhra Fahey photography

@tony_Baldelli Photography