Sophia Gray meets Johnny Montero—a model, dancer, translator, and creative chameleon who’s travelled through 17 countries on a journey of self-discovery and artistic exploration. From his roots in the Canary Islands and Venezuela to life in London, Johnny shares what it means to build your identity through movement, language, and bold creative risks.

🎤 In This Episode, We Discuss:

• Reinvention through travel – How Johnny’s global experiences shaped his creative expression.
• The creative power of movement – Dancing, rollerskating, and the physical side of inspiration.
• From outsider to influencer – Navigating new cultures and finding belonging through the arts.
• Creating your own story – Johnny’s journey to authorship, music production, and DJing.
• The importance of boldness – Advice on risk-taking and pushing past self-doubt in creative work.
• Identity and language – How translation, acting, and modelling helped Johnny blend cultures and voices.
• The joy of the unexpected – Why the “in-between” moments can be the most creative.

💡 Key Takeaways:

• Creativity thrives on change and movement—embrace life’s disruptions.
• Take bold risks, especially if you don’t have responsibilities beyond yourself.
• Your personal history, language, and quirks are your greatest creative assets.
• The arts are about finding your community as much as expressing yourself.

🎙️ About Our Guest:
Johnny Montero is a model, dancer, actor, translator, and all-round creative. His Instagram captures his unique style and global adventures.
Find Johnny online:

• Instagram: @thesunskater

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🎧 Creative Conversations is recorded at Granary Studios and produced by Granary Digital.