We recently had the chance to connect with Exotic Talk and have shared our conversation below.
Hi Exotic, thank you so much for joining us today. We’re thrilled to learn more about your journey, values and what you are currently working on. Let’s start with an ice breaker: What are you chasing, and what would happen if you stopped?
For a long time, we believed life followed a straight line, one clear path toward fulfillment. Over time, that belief unraveled. Fulfillment looks different for everyone, and today, what we are truly chasing is connection, paired with inspiration. Whether through media, conversation, or lived experience, we want to understand what fulfillment means to the people we encounter. Growth, both internal and external, is essential. If we stopped, we would have to ask ourselves whether we were moving toward purpose or simply running from comfort. Connection is something we will never stop seeking. We are given limited time, and we want to experience life as fully as possible, even when that means seeing it through someone else’s lens.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Exotic Talk was founded as a platform where we aimed to create a space for individuals within our age group to connect and relate through conversations about topics that affect our daily lives, ranging from relationships and pop culture to sports and more. Today, we have a different approach. While we still want to provide a space for conversation, our focus has shifted toward connection. Through media and events, we aim to connect our audience to stories and experiences from communities around the world, allowing them to view life through a more grounded perspective.
Amazing, so let’s take a moment to go back in time. What’s a moment that really shaped how you see the world?
As a collective, life has molded each of us through our own experiences. What those moments taught both of us is that most people do not take the path they truly want. Instead, they take the path taught to them, shaped by the resources and perspectives available to them at the time. Our identity is our most valuable investment, yet it is a journey many never fully explore. Staying curious and open to grow is essential and that has changed our entire outlook on life.
What did suffering teach you that success never could?
Suffering taught us self-awareness and patience. Effort does not always equal outcome, and timing plays a larger role in life than we often want to admit. In moments that felt like loss, we learned that there is no such thing. You learn as you go. Success can be external, but purpose is formed internally. No level of achievement can eliminate the mental battles we refuse to face. Suffering reveals what we lack, and without that understanding, we cannot grow into who we are meant to become or live up to our full potential.
So a lot of these questions go deep, but if you are open to it, we’ve got a few more questions that we’d love to get your take on. What’s a belief you used to hold tightly but now think was naive or wrong?
We used to believe that growth looked the same for everyone. Now, we move with more grace. The finish line is the same for all, but everyone’s story is different. Each person has their own definition of growth and success. We have also come to understand that we are not living life solely for ourselves. We live for our soul and our legacy. The people who come after us matter more than anything we accumulate. What we pass on is what lasts.
Okay, so let’s keep going with one more question that means a lot to us: What do you understand deeply that most people don’t?
Everyone deserves to be heard, regardless of their story. Much of the conflict we experience comes from a lack of outlets and a lack of community. People need spaces where they feel empowered to speak honestly and be understood. We also understand that without God at the center, it is easy to lose direction. Many people search for purpose in status, success, or validation, but real clarity comes from surrender and faith. God shapes us through discomfort, patience, and seasons of waiting, not just moments of victory. In the end, the surface level things do not matter. What matters is alignment with God’s will, the impact we leave, the people we inspire, and how we help others reconnect with purpose, faith, and truth beyond themselves.
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