People love to learn about the challenges that successful individuals overcame during their lifetimes. These stories provide the strength and confidence others need to fightobstacles in their own lives. The story of spoken word artist Eddie Pinero is one such example that inspires millions globally to chase their dreams. Eddie ventured through years of struggle and hardship to emerge as a leading voice in personal development, combining his powerful cinematic music and a unique spoken word style to create uplifting, inspirational works of art. Eddie also creates motivational videos and is recognized around the world as being on the forefront of mental health and mindset.
As a D1 athlete, Eddie learned quickly that one’s reality is a direct reflection of their thoughts. This understanding translated from collegiate athletics to the world of music and self-expression where, at 26, Eddie played hundreds of acoustic shows around Boston. About a year in, with a handful of songs and an empty bank account, he began to feel the difficulty and the pressure of trying to make it as an artist. While Eddie claims it to be one of the most challenging chapters of his life, he never stopped believing that he had something special to contribute to the world and was determined to push through.
During this time, Eddie continued to relentlessly work on his craft, songwriting and producing for other local artists. It wasn’t until summer 2014 that he stumbled upon the musical formula that would change his life. He began composing cinematic scores that would become the background tracks for his spoken word stories and insights. Upon uploading them to YouTube and other music streaming platforms, Eddie began to see quickly that he had reached the intersection of what added value to the world and what he loved to do. He was creating music that was inspiring others to not only think differently about their day to day lives, but to put those thoughts into action.
Today, Eddie is a renowned spoken word artist on YouTube, rolling out track after track as well as consistent viral videosfrom his home studio. He has his team of musicians and sound editors working diligently to make every stream better than the last. The importance of mindset and mental health is the dominant theme in all his work. In fact, Eddie has become a globally renowned motivational speaker on mental health, helping the youth overcome their real-life struggles. Eddie’s speeches along with his music are published as podcasts on his platform Your World Within and have so far garnered over 200 million streams worldwide.
Eddie plans to continue using his platform to inspire others to chase their dreams and delve into their creativity, always reminding us that we are one decision away from a totally different life.