Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Byron Eliazim. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Hi Byron, thanks for joining us today. I’m sure there have been days where the challenges of being an artist or creative forces you to think about what it would be like to just have a regular job. When’s the last time you felt that way? Did you have any insights from the experience?
Being an artist and having a creative mind can come with a cost. Those costs do not necessarily have to be in monetary value (although sometimes it does) but can sometimes be out of your control. I have wondered what it would be like to have a regular job; the universe made it possible. What was once a thought, nowhere near reality, became just that. Talk about unwanted mind manifestation!
This year has been rough for many artists, creatives, and everyone in between, both in front and behind the lens. As many know, our industry halted due to disagreements between studio executives, writers, and actors. These disagreements set a lot of us back. Those who once had a career quickly realized that it was no longer a thing, temporarily, of course. Many of us had to redirect to regular jobs.
I was lucky to find enjoyable employment that paid well but required too much time. I quickly noticed that I was no longer focusing on remedying the situation. Responsibilities started to find their way into my agenda that I did not want nor asked for in the first place. It can be devastating for anyone, especially if you have planned your whole career out with the utmost intent on it becoming a reality with nowhere in that plan did you write “new career” due to a potential strike. Yes, I am happy being a creative artist. It makes me happy knowing that I make people laugh or that people can relate to my content, and just knowing that I have helped others with problems they would not talk to anyone else about is the greatest gift anyone could give someone with a platform.
Byron, we love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?
Hello, my name is Byron Eliazim. I am a Puerto Rican Content Creator and Actor residing in Los Angeles, CA. When I moved from Puerto Rico in 2006, my family and I didn’t go directly to California. I’m the only one here at the moment. My family resides on the East Coast, in the city we moved to many years ago. I got here a few years later, determined to get doors (opportunities) opened. Knowing what I wanted and how to achieve it was a huge part because I had a plan that needed execution.
My main focus is using Visual Storytelling and media to entertain and motivate my audience on different social media platforms. I primarily focus on creating content that revolves around Puerto Rican culture in a light and comedic way. Including content such as teaching Puerto Rican phrases, cultural differences, story times, memes, challenges, and vlogs, all while looking for new ways to branch out and try new things.
I can’t pick one thing I am most proud of. I am proud of so many things and so many people. I am proud of myself for how far I’ve gotten. I’m proud of my friends, family, and audience because they’re all driven to do their best. They get up every morning, thankful for the blessings they have received, hopeful for a great day even when they’re down, and that motivates me to do and be my best for them. At the end of the day, what I do is for them, and without them, I am nothing. So thank you, from mi corazoncito. I want you all to know that my community welcomes everyone. I hope to see you all soon on a live stream, in the comment section, or even in person one day.
In your view, what can society do to best support artists, creatives and a thriving creative ecosystem?
I believe the best thing society can do to support artists, whether local or not, would be to follow them and engage in their content. If you enjoyed the video, give it a thumbs up, and comment on the video to let them know they have made your day. Maybe you disagree and want to voice your opinion, do it! It is imperative to help these artists by starting a conversation with them. Creators need those comments to converse with their viewers because the content is for them. Maybe you’ll find someone else’s opinion that might catch your attention. The two of you are now communicating and engaging in the content, which is what any content creator wants.
For you, what’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative?
The most rewarding aspect of being an artist is learning how much I have helped my audience cope with their problems. I create different content to resonate with as many people as possible, and when it does, it makes me feel like I am at the top of the world. All I want is for someone to relate to and understand me from my creative perspective. It is a feeling so pure and true to my craft because I spend time thinking of creative content that my audience will connect with, and I am positive that many other creators feel the same way.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://solo.to/byroneliazim
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/byroneliazim
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/byroneliazim
- Other: TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@byroneliazim
Image Credits
Joyride red carpet premiere photo by Frazer Harrison. Dungeons & Dragons red carpet premiere photo by Anna Webber.