EPISODE · Mar 30, 2026 · 1H 8M
#005 - Anthony Fajarillo
from Bonsaigers' Conversations · host lorisdiotti
In this episode of Bonsaigers’ Conversations, I sit down with Anthony Fajarillo, an American bonsai artist who joined Bonsaigers’ X 2025 with a striking Engelmann spruce in kabudachi style.We talk about the story behind his tree, its structure, presence, and the artistic decisions that brought it to life on the virtual stage. But beyond the design, this conversation moves into something deeper and more personal.Anthony opens up about building his own path, sharing the reality of running a landscaping business and the courage it takes to step away from a stable job to fully pursue your passion. We explore the uncertainty, the risks, and the rewards of choosing a life that aligns with who you truly are.This episode is about commitment, identity, and the leap into the unknown, about what it means to trust yourself, and to grow not just as an artist, but as a person.
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In this episode of Bonsaigers’ Conversations, I sit down with Anthony Fajarillo, an American bonsai artist who joined Bonsaigers’ X 2025 with a striking Engelmann spruce in kabudachi style.We talk about the story behind his tree, its structure, presence, and the artistic decisions that brought it to life on the virtual stage. But beyond the design, this conversation moves into something deeper and more personal.Anthony opens up about building his own path, sharing the reality of running a landscaping business and the courage it takes to step away from a stable job to fully pursue your passion. We explore the uncertainty, the risks, and the rewards of choosing a life that aligns with who you truly are.This episode is about commitment, identity, and the leap into the unknown, about what it means to trust yourself, and to grow not just as an artist, but as a person.
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#005 - Anthony Fajarillo
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