We recently connected with Felipe Morales and have shared our conversation below.

Alright, Felipe thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. What do you think it takes to be successful?

Honestly, I think success is a really subjective thing—what it looks like can vary a lot from person to person. But no matter the field, I’ve found that confidence and consistency are always key. Confidence gets you to take the first step, even if you’re not 100% ready, and consistency is what actually gets you to the finish line.

Thats exactly how my dance career started, I wasnt sure, but I show up every day, keep learning, and stay committed. It wasn’t perfect at first, but over time, that consistent effort helped me build real momentum—and confidence. And although there is so much more I want to achieve I’ve learned that success isn’t about always having all the answers; it’s about showing up and pushing forward, even when it’s uncomfortable.

Felipe, 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?

I was born in Bogotá, Colombia, and even though I always felt drawn to art, I didn’t decide to pursue dance until I was 18 years old. In the dance world, it’s common—and often expected—to start training at a very young age so your body can develop all the necessary skills early on. For a long time, I felt insecure about starting “late” and worried I wouldn’t be able to reach the same level as dancers who had been training their whole lives. However, I’ve learned that consistency and clarity about your goals matter more. As long as you’re putting in the work and learning consciously from the right people, age becomes irrelevant in your journey.

Another key part of my career has been navigating the challenges of being an artist from a Latin American country, where the arts often aren’t valued or supported. That was a big reason I decided to move to the U.S. to follow my dreams. I came here in 2019 on a student visa to begin building my career. Leaving home and starting over in a new country has been incredibly challenging, but it’s also opened doors to amazing mentors and supportive people who’ve helped me grow along the way.

We’d love to hear a story of resilience from your journey.

Moving to a whole new country is an incredibly challenging experience, and it takes a lot of courage and resilience not to give up. It’s not just about leaving everything and everyone behind—navigating paperwork, visas, and legal processes can be overwhelming, and it’s often the reason many people feel forced to stop pursuing their dreams. There have definitely been dark moments when I’ve questioned whether I wanted to keep going, but during those times, I try to recenter myself and focus on the bigger picture—and on everything I’ve already achieved.

How about pivoting – can you share the story of a time you’ve had to pivot?

I think 2020 was a difficult time for everyone, but the pandemic was especially a pivotal moment in my life. I had to move to another country again and put my dance career on hold because I needed a regular job just to survive. It was incredibly hard to step away from something I had worked so hard to start. Even though I did have to pause for a while, that experience taught me that everything is temporary. What matters most is finding the strength to stay grounded and keep pushing forward, even when life doesn’t go as planned.

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Pictures wew taken by: Geo Mantilla, Dash Kolos, Kendrick Samuel and Cristian Peña