Who's Yovy D?

How I landed into Podcasting from Broadcasting?

The way I landed and find my way into podcasting was a result of my adaptability in the face of industry changes. After years in the US Hispanic Spanish-speaking industry, I found myself in a tough spot in my forties, being laid off three times in just five years. This period coincided with the surge of social media and digital marketing, and I found myself right in the thick of it. I quickly realized the need to adapt and seize any opportunity that came my way, ensuring my skills remained current in an industry where advertisers were shifting their budgets from traditional media to digital platforms.

Yet, there’s a truth I've often shied away from: the pervasive influence of race, the constant scrutiny of my intelligence based on my appearance and accent. My success in Miami was largely due to the strong connections I fostered with my college friends, which opened doors to valuable internships and opportunities. I firmly believed that 'my network truly determined my net worth.' My relocation to LA was also a testament to the power of long-standing friendships and collaborations with colleagues I had worked with for over a decade. However, when those ties began to loosen, many of us found ourselves in a scramble, realizing we had become overly reliant on a single source of income for our survival.