From the Skies to the Spa - Brandon Ross On Betting On Himself To Get Into Flow

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CHARACTER with Anne Benveniste

Anne Benveniste

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New York City is full of characters: unapologetically authentic people who create the vibe that make this city great. People who have thrown out the rulebook and become the artist of their life. Join Anne Benveniste as she dives into the messy, unpredictable journey towards fulfillment and authentic self-expression. These are honest, intimate conversations, where we explore taking risks, trusting your intuition, career twists, creative awakenings, and the role this intense and powerful city played in shaping their path.

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From the Skies to the Spa - Brandon Ross On Betting On Himself To Get Into Flow

CHARACTER with Anne Benveniste

37 minutes 26 seconds

2 months ago

From the Skies to the Spa - Brandon Ross On Betting On Himself To Get Into Flow

What does it take to leave behind security and familiarity and start over in pursuit of purpose?

Brandon Ross, a former flight attendant turned massage therapist and founder of Romie Massage in New York City joins me for a story of reinvention, courage, and self-acceptance.

From a delayed blooming growing up gay in a conservative Christian household, to an angry rebellion as he built his first career as a flight attendant, and then switching it all up to create an entrepreneurial career around what energized him, Brandon’s story is one that anyone who dreams of more can learn from!

On this episode of Character, Brandon joins me to talk about:

Navigating his love for dance and choreography while growing up in a strict religious household that didn’t embrace this self-expression
The freedom and adventure he found as a flight attendant — and why it ultimately left him searching for more
How he discovered massage therapy through years of travel, curiosity, and noticing the artistry of touch
The leap of faith it took to leave corporate stability and build his own practice
Lessons on identity, devotion over discipline, and the importance of surrounding yourself with people who believe in your vision

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 – Meeting Brandon at a Buffalo party

01:15 – Wanting to be a choreographer

04:50 – Growing up in a strict household

08:10 – Flight attendant years & freedom in travel

14:30 – Discovering massage therapy

19:20 – Taking the leap into entrepreneurship

22:30 – Staying committed through challenges

26:20 – Devotion vs discipline

27:50 – Flow and alignment through massage

28:50 – Tools for reconnecting with self

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