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Bastiano Ferrari’s journey is one of resilience and perseverance against all odds. At just 11 years old, he faced financial hardship when his father lost everything. Despite his family’s disapproval, he pursued his passion for acting, even when it meant sleeping on beanbags and struggling to eat. But with his mother to care for, Bastiano had to pause acting to launch a tech company that ultimately gave him the financial freedom to return to Hollywood, where he earned an Emmy nomination. In this episode, Bastiano joins Ilana to share how resilience and bold decisions shaped his success in both Hollywood and tech, bridging two seemingly different worlds.
Bastiano Ferrari is an Emmy-nominated producer, actor, and entrepreneur. Despite setbacks, Bastiano leveraged his experiences to create a unique portfolio career that spans film, tech, and entrepreneurship.
In this episode, Ilana and Bastiano will discuss:
(00:00) Introduction
(01:20) From Wealth to Hardship as a Child
(05:11) Pursuing Acting Despite Family Opposition
(06:36) Launching and Selling His Startup
(07:38) Balancing a Career in Tech and Film
(10:37) Overcoming Challenges Through Resilience
(15:28) The Key to Thriving in Adversity
(17:43) How to Build Valuable Connections
(21:14) Thriving in Multiple Careers Without Burning Out
(23:39) Hollywood vs. Tech: The Illusion of Success
(28:20) The Power of Big, Scary Dreams
(31:29) Why He Has No Regrets About Failure
(33:30) New Film Project and AI Innovations
Bastiano Ferrari is an Emmy-nominated producer, actor, and entrepreneur. After facing significant financial hardship, he took a break from acting and co-founded a tech startup that was acquired in 2013. Returning to Hollywood, he worked with major stars like Will Smith, earning Emmy nominations along the way. Despite setbacks, Bastiano leveraged his experiences to create a unique portfolio career that spans film, tech, and entrepreneurship.
Connect with Bastiano:
Bastiano’s Instagram: instagram.com/bastianoferrari
Resources Mentioned:
Bad Boys for Life: imdb.com/title/tt1502397
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Bastiano Ferrari’s journey is one of resilience and perseverance against all odds. At just 11 years old, he faced financial hardship when his father lost everything. Despite his family’s disapproval, he pursued his passion for acting, even when it meant sleeping on beanbags and struggling to eat. But with his mother to care for, Bastiano had to pause acting to launch a tech company that ultimately gave him the financial freedom to return to Hollywood, where he earned an Emmy nomination. In this episode, Bastiano joins Ilana to share how resilience and bold decisions shaped his success in both Hollywood and tech, bridging two seemingly different worlds.
Bastiano Ferrari is an Emmy-nominated producer, actor, and entrepreneur. Despite setbacks, Bastiano leveraged his experiences to create a unique portfolio career that spans film, tech, and entrepreneurship.
In this episode, Ilana and Bastiano will discuss:
(00:00) Introduction
(01:20) From Wealth to Hardship as a Child
(05:11) Pursuing Acting Despite Family Opposition
(06:36) Launching and Selling His Startup
(07:38) Balancing a Career in Tech and Film
(10:37) Overcoming Challenges Through Resilience
(15:28) The Key to Thriving in Adversity
(17:43) How to Build Valuable Connections
(21:14) Thriving in Multiple Careers Without Burning Out
(23:39) Hollywood vs. Tech: The Illusion of Success
(28:20) The Power of Big, Scary Dreams
(31:29) Why He Has No Regrets About Failure
(33:30) New Film Project and AI Innovations
Bastiano Ferrari is an Emmy-nominated producer, actor, and entrepreneur. After facing significant financial hardship, he took a break from acting and co-founded a tech startup that was acquired in 2013. Returning to Hollywood, he worked with major stars like Will Smith, earning Emmy nominations along the way. Despite setbacks, Bastiano leveraged his experiences to create a unique portfolio career that spans film, tech, and entrepreneurship.
Connect with Bastiano:
Bastiano’s Instagram: instagram.com/bastianoferrari
Resources Mentioned:
Bad Boys for Life: imdb.com/title/tt1502397
Leap Academy:
Ready to make the LEAP in your career? There is a NEW way for professionals to Advance Their Careers & Make 5-6 figures of EXTRA INCOME in Record Time.
Check out our free training today at leapacademy.com/training

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