The Faith That Changed My Future... | Read Choi | DSH #2039
7/2/202633 min
What happens when you stop chasing popularity and start becoming yourself? Most people spend years trying to fit in. Trying to impress the right people. Build the right image. Say the right things. But what if the life you're chasing begins the moment you stop trying to be accepted? In this episode of Digital Social Hour, Sean Kelly sits down with Read Choi to discuss social media, content creation, acting, entrepreneurship, faith, identity, personal growth, and the lessons that transformed his life. Read opens up about growing up between two cultures, struggling to fit in, and the defining moment in middle school when he chose to walk away from the "cool kids" and embrace being different. That decision became the foundation for building an authentic life and career. CHAPTERS 0:00 Stay Grounded In Success 2:08 Growing On Social Media 6:40 Choosing The Weird Kids 9:31 Life After High School 12:14 College Or Not? 17:20 Becoming An Actor 20:32 Luck Meets Preparation 22:45 Faith Over Fame 27:22 Why Humility Matters 31:57 What's Next? WHAT YOU'LL LEARN 🎥 How Read built an audience reaching millions 🤝 Why choosing authentic friendships changes your life 🎭 How social media opened doors to acting 🧠 The importance of mentors in personal growth 💡 Why consistency beats chasing trends 🙏 How faith reshaped Read's perspective 🚀 Why personal branding creates new opportunities 📱 The future of creators in the AI era 💰 Read's thoughts on entrepreneurship and investing 🔥 Why staying grounded matters as success grows 🎙️ APPLY OR CONNECT 👉 Interested in being a guest? Apply here: https://www.digitalsocialhour.com/apply 📩 Business Inquiries & Sponsorships sean@digitalsocialhour.com 👤 GUEST Read Choi: https://www.instagram.com/readchoi/ https://readchoi.com/? 🎧 LISTEN TO THE PODCAST 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-social-hour/id1676846015 🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Jn7LXarRlI8Hc0GtTn759 📸 Follow the Host Sean Kelly on Instagram: @seanmikekelly ⚠️ DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed by guests on Digital Social Hour are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, Sean Kelly, or the Digital Social Hour team. The host and producers are not responsible for statements, claims, or opinions shared by guests during the show. This content is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered legal, medical, financial, or professional advice. Listeners are encouraged to do their own research and consult qualified professionals when appropriate. While we aim to share accurate and reliable information, no guarantees are made regarding completeness or accuracy. 🔥 Stay tuned for more conversations with creators, founders, and innovators shaping the digital world. SEO KEYWORDS Digital Social Hour, Sean Kelly, Read Choi, Read Choi podcast, content creator, social media growth, acting, entrepreneurship Visit Our Website at https://digital-social-hour.simplecast.com/ Presented by https://podgo.io/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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First 90 secondsSean Kelly· Host0:00
I think being grounded is very important, especially in our space. You know, it's very easy to develop ego when you see these numbers, yeah, ex- going up and up, keep getting into the millions, tens of millions, hundreds of millions. I've seen it destroy a lot of creators.
Read Choi· Guest0:11
For some reason I was hanging out with the cool kids. All they were doing was like making beats with their pens, listening to music, but nobody was talking and it was so boring. And I look a- across the room and all the weird kids are just like hanging out with one another. They're being rowdy, they're playing Yu-Gi-Oh! They're having a good time and I'd be like, "That looks like a lot more fun. Let me go over there." As soon as I got up and I started walking over to the cool kids, the cool girl of that group like grasped me by the wrist and like, "Where you going?" "Going to the weird kids." And she was like, "Do you wanna be a cool kid or a weird-" And I was like, "I wanna be-" Okay, guys.
Sean Kelly· Host0:46
We got Reid on the show today. Look at this outfit right here. Cowboy hat, shirt, and the boots. I love it.
Read Choi· Guest0:52
That's my go-to.
Sean Kelly· Host0:53
Is this for a movie role or you just wear this casually?
Read Choi· Guest0:55
Yeah, this is casual.
Sean Kelly· Host0:56
Yeah?
Read Choi· Guest0:57
Yeah.
Sean Kelly· Host0:57
I love it, man.
Read Choi· Guest0:58
Yeah.
Sean Kelly· Host0:58
What's new with you? How's the acting going? How's everything been doing?
Read Choi· Guest1:01
Oh, it's going well. Yeah, it's started off the year great. Really blessed to have the opportunities that I have. It's been exciting.
Sean Kelly· Host1:06
That's good, man. Yeah, I know it's crazy times we're in right now with AI taking jobs and your... Especially in your space, right?
Read Choi· Guest1:11
Uh, not with actors, not yet.
Sean Kelly· Host1:15
Yeah.
Read Choi· Guest1:15
But with a lot of the writing. I know a couple of my writer friends are a little worried.
Sean Kelly· Host1:19
Yeah.
Read Choi· Guest1:19
I know.
Sean Kelly· Host1:20
Same with, uh, podcast space right now actually.
Read Choi· Guest1:22
With AI?
Sean Kelly· Host1:23
Yeah.
Read Choi· Guest1:24
Seriously?
Sean Kelly· Host1:24
Yeah. Well, not- So- ... not the actual hosts, but the jo- the editing jobs.
Read Choi· Guest1:28
Ah.
Sean Kelly· Host1:29
Um-

