Ego, Anger, and Redemption: Lessons from Rock Bottom with Emeroy Bernardo

About our Guest: Emeroy Bernardo is the founder of a digital marketing agency called Vision Paradox and a professional dancer Los Angeles. He has been dancing since the age of 8 and has been teaching since 2004. He's danced and toured with international companies such as Culture Shock, Antics, and Movin' On Up Productions, performed for the Los Angeles Rose Parade, LA Sparks, LA Clippers, the opening of Super Nintendo Land, and is a two-time City of Alhambra B-Boy Champion, 2017 Prelude Las Vegas Champion, and 2021 MaxOut All Styles Winner. I knew that reconnecting with Emeroy for this podcast episode was going to be interesting as soon as he started off with "I got arrested and went to jail." Emeroy and I go way back to our days dancing with Antics in 2016, and his personal journey as a dancer, a parent, entrepreneur and as a human being overall has been nothing short of transformative. Follow along our conversation about hard lessons learned, adventures in entrepreneurship, and personal growth. Key Moments [01:43] Emeroy opens up about his arrest in 2013 and the subsequent challenges, including his time in jail and the impact on his personal life. [06:51] Discussing the intense personal development journey that followed his arrest, including anger management and therapy. [10:11] Emeroy shares the emotional struggles of dealing with Child Protective Services and the fight to maintain a relationship with his son. [16:08] Valerie and Emeroy discuss the role of ego in personal conflicts and the importance of empathy in relationships. [23:02] The transformative power of movement and dance in Emeroy's personal growth. [39:15] The challenges of entrepreneurship, including dealing with loneliness and financial instability. [48:08] Emeroy's reflections on the importance of patience and long-term thinking in both personal and professional life.   Connect with Emeroy Bernardo Vision Paradox Temper Tantrum Dance Company Instagram: @emeroyb   More about Valerie Beck & From the Ashes: Intrepid Wellness Club Phoenix From the Ashes - full episode list and transcripts Thanks for tuning in! If you would like to leave feedback, please e-mail me at [email protected]