All of us leaders are in the midst of transition right now — and what separates those who do it well is your capacity to stop resisting, to have the hard conversations and to lean into experimentation. That’s why we’re talking with Adrian Nuño, filmmaker, co-host of the Twin Spin podcast, and senior video editor at Motorola. Adrian is a leader that’s been on a journey of growth and self reflection, and my hope is that his story helps unlock more courage in your own life.

Adrian takes us to the moment he knew he wanted to try therapy and how he broke generational patterns around mental health and anti-LGBTQ+ stigma in his family. He shares lessons from his journey of deep reflection that started during COVID and continued during his 2 year break from filmmaking. He reflects on his ERG leadership, including the importance of listening and empathy. We talk about our shared search for belonging being first generation in tech.

You’ll learn practical lessons and insights around:

• How do you prioritize relationships over endless hustle?
• How can you re-engineer your brain to handle failure differently?
• Why is play essential for creativity and success?
• How do you pursue passions both inside and outside your day job?
• What's the difference between focusing on speed versus direction?
• How do you find courage to do things that scare you?

MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:

Twin Spin:

https://open.spotify.com/show/7G7DTDiWqY21Kci0dOHQMN

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/twin-spin/id1524237388

National alliance on mental illness (NAMI): https://www.nami.org/

Final Frame: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32660376/

Learn more about Adrian:

https://www.adriannuno.com/

CONNECT:

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CREDITS:

Theme song: "You Are The One" by ⁠⁠Nick Deutsch⁠⁠

Produced + edited: ⁠⁠Rikki Gunton⁠⁠

00:00:00 Introduction to Adrian and the Importance of Reflection

00:03:44 Deciding to Go to Therapy

00:08:50 How Breaking the Stigma Around Therapy Transformed Adrian’s Family

00:15:40 Making Time to Pause and Reflect

00:20:47 Taking a Terrifying 2-Year Break from Filmmaking

00:22:16 Rediscovering Fun in Life00:28:28 Prioritizing Direction Over Speed

00:29:51 "Final Frame": The Story Behind Adrian’s Latest Film

00:32:59 Valuing the Relationships in Your Life

00:35:20 You Are Bigger Than Your Job

00:37:10 Lessons from Leading an LGBTQ+ ERG: Listening, Empathy and Community

00:42:07 Holding Space for Each Other’s Stories

00:43:40 Re-Engineering Your Brain to Handle Failure

00:46:47 Do More Things That Scare You

00:49:23 The First Time Approaching Someone at a Bar

00:52:39 Making Human Connections

00:54:22 Authenticity and Presence Are Becoming Scarce

00:56:11 First-Gen Latino Experience in Corporate America

01:05:03 It’s Not Just Who You Know But Who Knows You

01:06:18 Be Flexible, Our Career Path’s Aren’t Always Linear

1:07:39 Lightning Round: Courage, Hope, and Self-Appreciation