I’ve been different my entire life so I needed a “different” name that was fun and represented the Adventurous Kid in me. So we put it all together and the rest is history! What mostly inspired me was being High Functioning on the Spectrum and my parents refusing to limit me or my capabilities. I honestly feel like the more I put myself in the public eye, the more confident I become. I want to be a role model for others who are differently abled to show that we are able to accomplish anything we put our minds to.
2. Your acting career has a strong foundation in the horror genre, with roles in films like Watch Over Me, The Legend of Elumndor, and the upcoming The Dead Place. What draws you to horror, and how do you prepare for such intense roles?
It just happened that way. Although I am taking some comedy acting classes, I have always thrived in more serious or theatrical acting. I am a natural goofball and always joking or playing around so being able to escape that normal part of me and dive into something darker and somewhat mysterious. I sit alone before I start filming and sync to my character. I have really good memorization skills so nailing the script is thankfully easy for me. Funny story, my parents used to be so impressed with me in Kindergarten when I would come home and read my class books to them. It was close to 2rd grade when they finally figured out I had been memorizing them during class when the teacher read them to us! Lol
3. You’ve partnered with iconic brands like Legoland, Meow Wolf, and The Nines Hotel. How do you approach these collaborations to keep them authentic and exciting for your audience?
Great question! We do our research on the brand we are partnering with to understand their goal in what they expect from me to show my audience. We pull up location maps, key areas to visit and get some content on and try to be as authentic as possible. I will admit, I do have to try a little harder to be cool as I am a natural Sci-Fi nerd and self proclaimed knowledge nerd! I try to keep my content exciting by showing myself enjoying the location or product rather than just showing it. I want to engage as much as possible which works perfect for me since I’m not one to stay still for long!
4. As a macro-influencer on the Autism Spectrum, how do you balance your busy career while staying true to your identity and advocating for neurodiversity in the entertainment industry?
I am homeschooled so that helps me balance school and work since I have a flexible schedule through my school program. I am an accelerated learner as well so my mom actually has to slow me down rather than try to get me to finish so I can start on a script or audition. I like to keep busy so the more things that take up my time, keeps me happy. The way I advocate for those that are not neurotypical is to continue showing that I am able to be successful despite being different from regular society. Interviews like this which recognize diversity also helps get the word out. I am not afraid to show who I am and carve out a place for myself in this industry. I am not competitive and believe there is room for everyone to succeed. Just smile, be kind and HAVE FUN!
5. Giving back is clearly important to you, with your involvement in organizations like St. Jude, The Make-a-Wish Foundation, and Autism Speaks. Can you share more about your charitable work and what these causes mean to you?
Unfortunately I have been extremely busy this last year so have not been able to be as involved as I would like however I hope to volunteer much more for 2025. I do attend charitable events as much as possible and donate to multiple charities on a regular basis which also includes Smaller non profit animal rescues and feeding the underprivileged children in low poverty countries around the world. We are also a little sanctuary here at home for small senior and disabled dogs and cats and my family has been doing this for many years. We do not adopt our rescues out, they become a pack and live the rest of their lives with us. I have my own set of responsibilities in caring for them here at home. Mainly, “The Poop Guy”!!!
6. Outside of acting and influencing, you have a love for building Legos and professional BMX racing. How do these hobbies fit into your life, and do they influence your creativity or career in any way?
The BMX has slowed and now I love PaintBalling and Axe Throwing. Anything adventurous and mentally stimulating is right up my alley. I get a little bored with the “norm” and like to learn new challenges. These also influence my career as additional skills for my resume. I have recently started making custom Left Hats to fit the theme of many Red Carpet events or Premieres I attend. They are always a big hit on the carpet and fun to make!
7. With 394K Instagram followers, your fans are clearly captivated by your content. What do you think resonates most with them, and how do you keep your adventures fresh and engaging?
I am NOT one who follow trends, I don’t dance well either so definitely need to keep that content fresh! I think the fact that I am different just on my own is already captivating. I think people try to figure me out. I am like an onion, lots of layers to peel back. I have many different parts of me to share and I think that helps keep them engaging. As for fresh adventures, I try to show a mix of fun family friendly travel to cool teen hangout places to educational locations. I plan to visit The Kennedy Space Station in Florida this coming year along with other educational yet fun experiences.
8. Looking ahead, what are your dream projects or collaborations in both acting and influencing, and what exciting things can your fans expect from you next?
In 2025, we are looking to restart my YouTube page which will include more of my family and focus more on Family Travel along with some of my wacky ideas for fun pranks, adrenaline filled adventures and more! I will continue acting and hope to start diving into more of the comedy genre in 2025!
Thank you for the great interview. Engaging questions!
“Adventure Awaits”!!
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