#922. Jess Val Ortiz knows what it means to hear “no.” From brutal Broadway auditions to building a massive online following, she opens up about rejection, resilience, and creating your own path when nothing goes as planned.

Jess also shares where she’s really at emotionally following her recent breakup, the clarity that came with it, and why she believes heartbreak can lead you closer to yourself.

She reflects on the pressure she faced at a young age surrounding her appearance, how it shaped her confidence, and why this season of her life is all about choosing herself.

Plus, wild audition stories, behind-the-scenes Broadway culture, and an unforgettable self-tape moment that did not go as planned!

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EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 

• (1:58) Jess takes us inside the brutal reality of Broadway auditions.
• (18:28) Jess opens up about her recent breakup and where she’s honestly at emotionally right now.
• (39:40) Jess shares how growing up her mom pushed her toward plastic surgery and how that experience affected her relationship with herself.
• (53:53) A hilarious self-tape story that proves anything can happen when you least expect it.

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