Hustle won't make you. Humanity will.

In this conversation, Rocky and clothing designer Crespatrick de los Reyes explore the tension between creativity, obedience, and the pressure to “make it” on someone else’s timeline. This episode digs into the lies creatives believe about success and the fear of losing themselves in the pursuit of profit. If you've ever wondered whether you can honor your craft without sacrificing your humanity, this one will hit home.

Episode Highlights
. Why timelines aren’t the real enemy—our stories about them are.
. The difference between protecting your creativity and propelling your creativity.
. How comparison and rushing quietly sabotage the creative process.
. The human thing vs. the hard thing: a new way to navigate responsibility.
. Why obedience, peace, and purpose may be the gateway to true profitability.
. The lie most creatives believe when facing financial pressure.
. What changes when you stop selling yourself short and start telling the truth.

Get To Know Our Guest
Crespatrick de los Reyes is a Filipino American clothing designer specializing in upcycling denim fabrics to create collections for his brand Crescente Patricio. Having graduated from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in Los Angeles, Crespatrick's journey has taken him through various parts of the fashion industry to eventually lead him to designing for a denim start up which paved the way for starting his brand in 2017. By way of Los Angeles, Crespatrick and his brand are now based out of Dallas, TX where the brand has really found its roots. Crespatrick draws inspiration from his Filipino American heritage to tell stories through his pieces that are designed to feel Different yet Familiar.