What if the secret to an extraordinary life isn’t about playing it safe—but about betting everything you have on your passion, even if it means sleeping on the floor with a smile?
In this electrifying episode of The Vitality Lounge, host Micol Bok sits down with the unstoppable Wizzmer—a Venezuelan-born, Miami-based Latin Grammy nominee whose life and music break every mold. From growing up in a family of 14 siblings and a chaotic, creative legacy, to traveling the world with nothing but a Venezuelan cuatro in hand, Wizzmer shares how he turned music from a family inheritance into a non-negotiable calling.
Tune in to discover:
- How sleeping on the floor became a source of joy on the road to his dreams
- Why rejecting the “victim mentality” led Wizzmer from street performances to the Latin Grammys
- The power (and necessity) of healthy selfishness when it comes to happiness and relationships
- Hard truths about handling setbacks, from stolen instruments to failed performances
- How Wizzmer and his wife made a pact: They’d tie the knot only if he got a Latin Grammy nomination—and what happened next
- What vitality means when life pushes you to choose action over fear, and to never take anything personally
Wizzmer’s candid wisdom, infectious optimism, and inspiring stories will challenge you to rethink what’s possible when you refuse to play small and make your passion your only option.
Episode Overview
- [00:00:22] Meet Wizzmer: From Venezuela to Miami, fueled by music and passion
- [00:02:04] Family, chaos, and the first taste of music
- [00:05:07] Traveling the world with a cuatro—tradition meets innovation
- [00:09:29] Making passion the only option: From street gigs to business
- [00:17:26] The domino effect: Life as a game, owning your cards
- [00:21:03] Hardships, gratitude, and mental resilience
- [00:24:48] Selfishness vs. happiness? Choosing fulfillment first
- [00:28:00] Love, boundaries, and marrying for a Grammy
- [00:34:01] Lightning round: Favorite jams, panic moments, and life mottos
Ready to unlock the keys to your own vitality? Hit play and join the conversation!
