We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Cindy Kennedy-Gomez a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

Hi Cindy, thanks for joining us today. We’d love to hear the backstory behind a risk you’ve taken – whether big or small, walk us through what it was like and how it ultimately turned out.

In this industry, most of the women are somewhat younger than me. A part of me felt that I had to keep up with them physically to continue and it was exhausting mentally! I put a lot of pressure on myself. I suffer from anxiety and panic attacks so this would make it even worse. In the middle of the night I would get panic attacks and rush to the hospital thinking I was going to die because I felt like I couldn’t breath. On my way to a carpet I would have to pull over because I felt that I was getting a heart attack just thinking to myself, what if I messed up? What if they don’t like me? Sometimes when I felt that I didn’t do a good job, I would cry on my way home. Although they say its mental issue but when its that severe you feel it physically as well. I thank god and my family who encourage me everyday. I see life from a different perspective and try not to let certain things get to me. At the end of the day, I am thankful for what I’ve learned and the people I know and have met along the way. There’s a quote that I live by that I’d love to share with you. It’s helped me so much. I read it every time I feel threatened, worried or uneasy. “Be thankful for closed doors, detours and roadblocks; they protect you from paths and places not meant for you.”

Cindy, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?

The entertainment business was always something I wanted to do. At age 9 I did some research and quickly found an acting school/talent agency. My parents made an appointment for me to audition. I took photos and played a couple of roles in both Spanish and English. I was so happy when they said I was exactly what they were looking for. I was in! It was the best day of my life. Unfortunately, shortly after I started the school closed permanently. As a kid, I felt like my world was over but I knew deep down inside that one day I would again try.

Second time around went as a young adult (late teens to early 20’s), I started researching again and I was back in the scene. This time I was modeling, doing runway fashion shows, and co-hosted my first show. While in the process, I got pregnant and had my first born son. It became very challenging for me to be a full-time mother especially because I wasn’t ready to be a mom. So between my child, a full-time job and doing my modeling/hosting on the side I broke down and put myself aside because it wasn’t about me anymore. Once again, I told myself as soon as my son gets a bit older, I will find by way back.

Fast forward and 2 kids later… I felt my biological clock was ticking and my hopes of one day making a name for myself didn’t feel realistic to me. My life was amazing but not complete as an individual. I sunk into a great depression. I knew I wasn’t that young, single girl anymore. I needed to do something that would fit into my lifestyle. I looked for an alternative. I sat down and wrote what I love about the industry and jobs that I’ve done. Hosting kept coming up so once again, I did some research and started school at the Academy. A couple of months into school I learned so much. I had fun and I knew I this time was going to be different. Here is where I started to met people that helped kick start my career. It all happened so fast.I graduated from school with behind-the-scenes experience and gained more knowledge of real life hosting for the big networks that I dream of working for. I am a reporter, journalist, producer, news and media personality/correspondent. I also model and act every now and then.

I feel what sets me apart from others is my physical appearance because of my half-sleeved arm tattoo and my voice. My tattoo at first was a big disadvantage and would cause me to lose certain jobs but I quickly learned that it helped me get other ones. A lot of people know me as the girl with the cool tattoo. My voice is raspy. It sounds like I’m someone who smokes cigarettes when in fact, I’ve never smoked a cigarette in my life. But when people hear my voice they know it’s me without even looking, Its kinda cool! I have a distinctive voice and I’m learning to like it more and more! Also, I wear prescription glasses so it helps me look smarter! haha!

What’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative in your experience?

The most rewarding aspect is listening. I love hearing authentic stories from people I meet. The struggles they went through, how they over come them and where they are now. There’s always a lesson to learn and help the next person or even, myself.

It really makes me happy when I hear positive feedback from people that I’ve shared a story about and helped them prosper in life. I get phone calls or emails that say.. they got more business and can now make ends meet. Those are the most rewarding to hear.

I really love how it’s not career is always a surprise. You never know what story, event or carpet you’re going to cover. Seeing and meeting new faces is something I look forward to everyday.

What do you think is the goal or mission that drives your creative journey?

I want to be a successful women in this industry. I’ve been doing this for while and I’m trying my best to climb to the top as authentically as possible. My family is what really drives / pushes me to get to that next level. I love seeing the “my mom projects” and reading how proud they are of me and my milestones. Each year that passes it’s a new goal that I accomplished and it makes me happy. I want them to love what they do and have a purpose that drives them to do it.

My end goal is to help make a change in people’s lives as they do in mine. I want to create/write/tell a story that will really make a difference. I hope one day I can get on a larger platform that I can use to help be the voice for people that will help make a change in someones life.     

Contact Info:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cindy_kennedy_gomez/
• Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/cyn.dee.1800
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/cindy_kennedyg
• Other: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm12502572/

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