Inner Artist Podcast — Hosted by JR TrujilloEpisode featuring: Blue BlancoIn this episode, JR connects with rising musician Blue Blanco for a real and honest conversation about creativity, discipline, and the grind behind building a career in the arts.Blue & JR open up about his love for music, how he found his way into the industry, and what it really takes to become a tattoo artist today — from the realities of tattoo apprenticeships to the work ethic required to stay consistent.They dive into what inspires them, how they balance multiple creative lanes, and the personal mindset that keeps them pushing forward when things get difficult.If you're an artist, musician, tattoo apprentice, or anyone on a creative path, this episode delivers insight, motivation, and the truth behind chasing your craft every day.

Amy Sanchez | Poetry, Making Music, Parenthood & Writing Her Life StoryIn this episode, JR sits down with poet, musician, and storyteller Amy Sanchez to explore the creative forces that shape her work. From her early musical inspirations to the raw emotions behind her poetry, Amy opens up about her creative process, her journey into book publishing, and the personal battles that helped her grow.Together, they dive into the beauty and pain of parenthood, the struggle with procrastination, and how she channels life’s darkest moments into art that heals, inspires, and empowers.Whether you’re a writer, musician, creative, or simply someone navigating your own story, this conversation is full of honest insight, emotional depth, and the kind of realness that stays with you.