We had the good fortune of connecting with Kevin Silva and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Kevin, career-wise, where do you want to be in the end?
The end goal is to win an Oscar. Bluntly, as many as I can. I grew up watching sports so taking that competitiveness into the thing I love which is telling stories and creating emotions. I know I won’t be satisfied when I win one. But I also know to take it one step at a time.

Can you give our readers an introduction to your business? Maybe you can share a bit about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
Well I got here from the love of storytelling and hearing the ooos and ahs in theaters. I don’t think anything is easy if you really want to be great at your craft or really anything. I overcame the challenges by sticking to it and just trying again after every failure because I know I’ll get there eventually. The lessons I’ve learned along the way, is to learn to love the everyday work and not destination. I want the world to know that if you work hard and focus on the things you love you can do whatever you want in life.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
I would say anywhere near Center of Arlington. Hurtados, Tipsy Oak, Twisted Root. Probably head to cidercade or go to the stadiums or something near there. The highlands are a good shopping spot too.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
I have multiple but Family first, of course my Mom and Dad for their support. But the ones who really push me every single day are my Brother and Sister. I see them as the bar and I have to get to that bar and jump as high as I can from that bar to put it lightly. I know they have my back any time I fail so I can’t quit.

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