Ep. 107 - Justin Sanchez on Betting on Yourself Early and Trusting the Process

In this episode of the Finding Purpose Podcast, Adam sits down with Justin Sanchez—actor, creative, and one of the executive producers behind the podcast—for a conversation about taking risks early, trusting your path, and learning that purpose often finds you before you fully understand it.

Raised in White Plains, New York and the Town of Greenburgh, Justin grew up in a close-knit community shaped by resilience, family, and the example of a single mother who never gave up. Watching his mother raise four children while overcoming her own challenges taught him what discipline, sacrifice, and perseverance truly look like. Her belief in him would ultimately help shape the boldest decision of his life.

At a pivotal moment, Justin made the decision to leave traditional school behind and pursue acting full time—taking a leap of faith that led him to land a lead role in the Apple TV+ series Ghostwriter. What looked like overnight success was actually years of auditions, rejection, persistence, and trusting that the work would eventually pay off.

This conversation dives into family, fatherhood, identity, rejection, discipline, sacrifice, and what it means to keep going even when the path doesn't look traditional.

It's a reminder that sometimes the biggest risk is not betting on yourself.

What We Discuss

• Growing up in White Plains and the Town of Greenburgh
• Being raised by a single mother and how it shaped his mindset
• His father's journey, absence, and rebuilding their relationship
• The lessons Justin learned from watching both of his parents overcome adversity
• Why community and family played such a major role in his development
• Discovering acting through youth programs and local theater
• Landing the lead role in Apple TV+'s Ghostwriter
• Years of auditions, rejection, and staying committed to the craft
• Why success often looks like patience before it looks like results
• Leaving traditional school and transitioning to online education
• Missing out on "normal" teenage experiences to chase a bigger vision
• Learning to trust nontraditional paths
• Behind the scenes of filming in Canada and working on a major production
• Falling in love with storytelling both in front of and behind the camera
• Working with Claudio and becoming part of Cayivisions
• Why purpose sometimes finds you before you're ready for it
• Taking calculated risks and betting on yourself early

About Justin Sanchez

Justin Sanchez is an actor, creative producer, and storyteller from White Plains, New York.

At a young age, Justin made the decision to pursue acting professionally, eventually landing a lead role in the Apple TV+ series Ghostwriter, a breakthrough opportunity that validated years of auditions, discipline, and persistence.

Beyond acting, Justin has developed a passion for storytelling behind the camera as well, working closely with Claudio and the team at Cayivisions while helping produce the Finding Purpose Podcast and other creative projects.

His journey reflects resilience, faith, and the belief that purpose often reveals itself when you're willing to take the leap.

Connect with Justin

Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/justinsanchezofficial/

Production Partner

This episode was produced by Claudio and the team at Cayivisions.

If you're looking to launch a podcast, create high-impact content, or elevate your brand through storytelling:

https://www.cayivisions.com/

Connect with Adam

Website
https://www.adamvohra.com

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Adam works privately as a Recovery and Purpose Development Coach, helping individuals break old patterns, build resilience, and realign their lives with their true identity and purpose.