Path Found

Side Quests & Second Chances - David Camarena on Redefining Success

Monica Season 1 Episode 1

David Camarena’s career path has been anything but straight. After nearly ten years as a therapist, he hit burnout and made the bold decision to step away — not toward another office job, but into the uncertain world of content creation and music. 

Today, he’s a thriving YouTuber @TodayIGrewUp, podcaster, and musician with millions of views and a loyal community. 

In this episode of Path Found, David opens up about:

  • Why he walked away from a “safe” career in mental health.   
  • How side passions like music and toy collecting became his new full-time path.     
  • The difference between chasing money and chasing meaning.   
  • What it really takes to responsibly take risks on your dreams.

This is a story of reinvention, resilience, and redefining what success means.





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