245: Plot Twist: How to Align Your Passion and Turn It Into a Million-Dollar Viral Success with Spoken Word Artist, Adam Roa

The Light Watkins Show

In this bite-sized Plot Twist episode of The Light Watkins Show, Light Watkins revisits an inspiring conversation with spoken word poet and artist, Adam Roa. Adam shares a pivotal moment in his life when everything changed and he found his true path, leaving behind a comfortable career in advertising to pursue acting in Los Angeles. However, years of rejection and struggle in the acting world led him to hit rock bottom. This low point became the foundation of his spiritual awakening, ultimately setting him on a new journey as an artist and poet.

Adam describes how a chance encounter at a FRED Talks event in Santa Monica introduced him to spoken word poetry for the first time, sparking a powerful creative shift. Within days of seeing his first spoken word performance, Adam wrote his first poems, one of which would go viral and be viewed over 200 million times, launching his career in an entirely new direction.

Listeners will be inspired by Adam’s story of transformation and the powerful message that following your heart—even when it doesn’t make logical sense—can lead you to places you never imagined. Light and Adam also discuss the importance of taking leaps of faith, stepping away from fear, and embracing the unexpected plot twists that life throws your way.

This episode is perfect for anyone looking for inspiration to follow their passion, embrace change, or navigate through life’s challenges with purpose. Adam's journey is a reminder that sometimes the toughest moments are the ones that lead to the greatest breakthroughs.

And if you want to hear more about how discovering spoken word poetry led to his viral success and career shift, click here.

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