You'll Never Make It
Joseph DeBenedictis and Ross Hayes Citrullo"You'll Never Make It!" You'll hear these 4 words from people, or most often from yourself. Making it big in the music or video industry is tough. The odds are against you, and knowing that might make you give up or worse, never try.
Hosts Ross Hayes Citrullo and Joseph DeBenedictis have faced these challenges throughout their career, and pretty much every day still. From self-doubt to doubters -- it's hard to keep moving forward. This podcast sheds some light on these struggles, from two people who are mid-career who have massive goals in mind.
Join them as they share candid conversations, personal stories, and insightful interviews with Music, TV, and creative industry professionals who are all united by a common goal: the relentless pursuit of their dreams.
In a world where the allure of a stable job beckons, our guests and hosts reveal the struggles, triumphs, and sacrifices they make to stay true to their passion and avoid the conventional path of giving up on their dreams to settle for a "real job." From late-night auditions to early morning shoots, from rejection to resilience, this podcast explores the unyielding spirit of those who are "just trying not to go home" until they've made it in their competitive industries.
Whether you're an aspiring actor, comedian, musician, filmmaker, or any type of creative navigating the ups and downs of the entertainment world, the show offers inspiration, motivation, and hope in the pursuit of turning dreams into reality.
Ross Hayes Citrullo is an award-winning music, record producer, and lead guitarist of The Commoners, touring across the UK and Canada. Joseph DeBenedictis is an Emmy-winning video creator, producer, and editor, and has now made his mark as a social media video creator and comedian.
Both Joseph and Ross have found success working full time for themselves, actively pursuing their big dreams. Joseph's dream is to have his own TV show (either behind or in-front of camera). Ross’s dream is for his band to make it big. And also to produce for a big band/ have a song he produces make it big.
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