Episode 284 features Jeromy Marcano-González of TropiBites. We’re talking about how Jeromy turned his love for hospitality into content creation. Listen now!
Jeromy Marcano-González is a proud Puerto Rican who has called Atlanta “home” since 2017. He’s passionate about all things food and beverage and has worked in the hospitality industry for 8 years.
His passion came from growing up with a grandmother who loved to cook and understood the power of food and gathering as a family. Seeing and helping her cook for these gatherings with so much love ignited a flame within him that he stills carries to this day.
Jeromy knew his entire life that he wanted to create something that was his — a restaurant, coffee shop, food truck, etc. It wasn’t until 2023 that he finally let all fear behind him and created TropiBites, an outlet to showcase the beauty of Puerto Rican and other Latin cuisines.
He now hopes to continue showing his love for food and gathering amongst loved ones, just like his abuela did, with each bite and sip.
In this episode, Jeromy shares his journey of pursuing his passion for food and beverage while working in the hospitality industry. He talks about his upbringing in Puerto Rico, his initial career path in engineering, and his decision to follow his true passion for hospitality. Jeromy discusses the challenges of balancing work, school, and content creation, as well as the importance of authenticity and consistency in building a following. He shares his highlights and collaborations as a content creator and his plans for the future, including expanding into YouTube and hosting pop-up events.
Episode 284 Takeaways:
- Balancing work and pursuing your passion can be challenging, but it’s important to make time for what you love.
- Authenticity and consistency are key in building a following as a content creator.
- Don’t compare yourself to more successful creators; focus on your own journey and progress.
- Taking risks and making changes can lead to personal and professional growth.
- Collaborations and networking can open doors and create opportunities for growth.
- Having a clear vision and setting goals can help guide your path as a content creator.
- Investing in equipment and learning new skills can improve the quality of your content.
- Being true to your culture and embracing your identity can resonate with your audience.
- Patience and perseverance are essential in the journey of building a successful content creation career.
Chapters:
- 00:00 – Introduction and Background
- 03:11 – Balancing Work and Passion
- 06:07 – Following True Passion: From Engineering to Hospitality
- 08:59 – Authenticity and Consistency in Content Creation
- 12:13 – Taking Risks and Making Changes
- 15:08 – Collaborations and Networking
- 17:56 – Setting Goals and Investing in Growth
- 20:48 – Embracing Culture and Identity
- 24:04 – Patience and Perseverance in Content Creation
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