We had the good fortune of connecting with Chad Pulido and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Chad, why did you pursue a creative career?
Since I was young art and creativity have always flowed through me. Whether it was painting, drawing, school projects or anything expressive I found a love for it. It didn’t mean I was a pro but inside I felt happy. I’ve won poetry contests and ever since I was young I’d wake up in the morning and always grab a notebook and a pen and to this day I’m not sure why because some days there was nothing even written in the book but it was just a security or comfor I suppose. Fast forward to the past few years I have created a very successful business where interacting with clients was fun however I could only go so far with the services I offered. I wish I could say that I have found my purpose in life and am making tons of money doing what I love doing but that would be a lie. I decided to leave Los Angeles for a few months to find myself again, I’ll be honest I got caught up in the superficial, and phony image crap which most people try so hard to become or achieve. TAKE IT FROM ME that shit doesn’t matter. It’s very very sad to see the way Los Angeles changes people and how I allowed it to change me. After many unfortunate events it has opened my eyes, definitely humbled me and now I’ve taken a break from the city of Lost angels… but I’ll be back for sure and when I return I’m going to be stronger than ever and I’m going to be authentic and for those who want to be in my life and share the experiences then I’m glad to have them jump on board and for those who are just there to benefit themselves then be prepared because I’m going to put them in their place at first sight. Life is to short and I’m ready to do things differently. I have written a book called awakening the starseed which can be found on Amazon but I’m working on an even more powerful book about being someone in the light and entertaining and being intrigued by the dark. So my creativity is being used and I can’t wait for people to see the real authentic Chad.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
My newest creations are all about finding the light through the dark whether it be spiritually or through situations, I’d like the world to get to the higher vibration as a whole and I’m trying one soul at a time.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
The old me would have said “ I’d take them to soho house or go shopping and get drinks and blah blah blah “ that’s the phony shit. I would take them up to topanga canyon to do a ceremony with a wonderful Shaman from Peru and it would be something they’d always remember and far better than trying to one up people in West Hollywood or Beverly hills

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
I hate to say it but many have disappointed me, Ofcourse my family and friends have encouraged me to stay focused and follow my dream but suprisingly those who I thought would play a bigger roll didn’t play that role. My best friend alex has been supportive and i without him Id be in a not so good place for sure. He has always saved me in situations and I’m forever grateful for that

Website: Thelashlift.com

Instagram: @chadpulido

Facebook: Facebook.com/Chad.pulido

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