Turning Dreams into Reality: One Carlos, Martial Artist, and Grant Rosado, Filmmaker, Share Their Journey (Hello, Self… Episode 62)
In this episode of Hello Self, host Patricia Leonard interviewed two inspiring young filmmakers, One Carlos (1C) and Grant Rosado. One Carlos, a Filipino immigrant with a background in martial arts and kinesiology, and Grant Rosado, a Cuban Bosnian filmmaker raised across North America, shared their journeys in the film industry.
From creating a movie during the pandemic to working on their latest project, 8RX, they discussed the challenges they overcame, the creative processes they followed, and the importance of perseverance and honesty in pursuing one’s dreams.
Their conversation with Patricia offered insightful advice for aspiring filmmakers and dreamers alike.
Hello, Self… is presented by Patricia Leonard & Associates and produced by Arlia Hoffman in association with the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX®.
A video version of this conversation is available on Patricia’s YouTube Channel here.
One Carlos, Martial Artist and Filmmaker
One Carlos, also known as “1C,” is a Filipino immigrant, martial artist, stunt performer, and aspiring filmmaker. Trained in Filipino martial arts from a young age, he transitioned into fight choreography and stunt work after moving to the United States three years ago. A published author at just 13 years old, One Carlos continues to expand his expertise by studying kinesiology and health sciences to enhance his understanding of movement and performance. His dedication to blending physical artistry with cinematic storytelling has led him to collaborate on independent film projects, including his upcoming action film, 8RX, where he showcases his talent in fight choreography and performance.
Grant Rosado, Filmmaker
Grant Rosado is a Cuban-Bosnian filmmaker and storyteller with a background in film production and marketing from Emerson College. Raised across North America, his dynamic experiences have shaped his approach to filmmaking. As one half of the creative duo The Rowe Brothers, Grant has led companies, charities, and multiple independent film projects.
His first feature film, Toys the Night, was picked up by Vertical Entertainment and featured on Tubi, earning him industry recognition. His follow-up film, Puffin Iron, premiered at the Miami Film Festival and secured distribution. Now based in Los Angeles, Grant is directing and producing 8RX, an action film that highlights innovative fight choreography and compelling storytelling.
About Hello, Self…
Hello, Self… is a biweekly podcast focused on inspiring stories of turning dreams into reality. Join coach and author Patricia Leonard and her guests as they share life-changing Hello, Self… moments.
Hello, Self… is brought to you by Patricia Leonard & Associates and is based on the new book by Patricia Leonard, Hello, Self.., available here.
The show is produced by Arlia Hoffman in association with Business RadioX®. You can find this show on all the major podcast apps. The complete show archive is here.
Patricia Leonard, Host of Hello, Self…
Patricia Leonard is President of RUNWAY TO SUCCESS, a division of Patricia Leonard & Associates located in Nashville, TN. She is a MESSAGE ARTIST speaker, career & business coach, author and magazine columnist. Patricia consults with clients on leadership, empowerment, career management, entrepreneurship and the power of language. Her work is focused on helping clients find their runway to success!
She has a professional background in management, human resources, corporate training, business consulting and talent development. Patricia has worked with companies in the service, music, banking, manufacturing, publishing, warehousing, healthcare, academic, retail and financial industries, and has taught management classes as an adjunct professor.
Patricia has a degree in Human Resource Management, is certified as a Career Coach and Consulting Hypnotist and is MBTI qualified.
Her volunteer energies are focused on Women in Film and Television-Nashville, where she is a Board Vice President; Dress for Success as the Advisory Board President; and International Coaching Federation-Nashville where she held Board roles for several years.
Patricia is the author of Wearing High Heels in a Flip Flop World, BECOMING WOMAN…a journal of personal discovery, THE NOW, HOW & WOW of Success, Happenings, a full year calendar of inspirational messages and a spoken word album titled, I AM…
She enjoys songwriting, creating poetry and has written a one-woman show and artistic speech she performs titled Hello, Self…, about a woman in midlife reinventing herself, which led to her new book by the same name, available here.
On the personal side, Patricia, describes herself as a woman, lover of life, mother, grandmother, career professional and message artist; AND in that order! Her goal is to continue inspiring others, of any age, to START NOW creating and expanding their Runway to Success.
She believes that life is a gift, the way we wrap it is our choice.
