From a young age, Mario Canon had a passion for music and dreamed of becoming an entertainer. However, his dreams were shattered after getting into serious trouble with the law, and turned to the streets when he felt he had nothing left. Losing his siblings to violence was a wake-up call for him to turn his life around - and despite the challenges he faced, Mario rose above it and managed to land big roles on stage and in TV. Accumulating multiple businesses and living the life he always dreamed of and is now a successful entrepreneur and entertainer.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Mario's definition of perseverance
- Overcoming teasing for self-expression
- Being different in your culture and making others uncomfortable
- Being yourself and shining
- Going from living in a car to living your dream
- Process of creating and writing music
- Making a breakthrough in music
- Staying positive in a negative world
- Deciphering constructive criticism and its source
Connect with Mario:
Instagram @Thisiscanon
Twitter @Thisiscanon
Facebook Mario Canon
YouTube MarioCanon (CanonTH1)
Spotify Mario Canon
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