We’re looking forward to introducing you to Luciana Gómez. Check out our conversation below.
Good morning Luciana , it’s such a great way to kick off the day – I think our readers will love hearing your stories, experiences and about how you think about life and work. Let’s jump right in? What are you being called to do now, that you may have been afraid of before?
I’m being called to be my truthful self. I’m finally starting to understand what people mean when they say, “It’s everybody’s first time living, so be kind.” I need to stop giving so much weight to other people’s opinions and start taking action on the things that truly matter to me. At the end of the day, only I know what I’ve lived through, what I’ve overcome, and the effort I put behind every dream.
It’s intimidating to realize that stepping into my authentic self means letting go of the version of me that was built out of fear, fear of judgment, fear of failure, fear of not being enough. But now, I feel called to trust my path. To take risks. To show up unapologetically. To follow the opportunities that scare me because they’re the ones that will make me grow.
I’m being called to stop shrinking myself just to make other people comfortable. To honor my voice, my story, my culture, and my ambition. And honestly, it feels powerful, almost like reclaiming a part of me I didn’t know I was allowed to own.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I’m Luciana Gómez. A bilingual storyteller shaped by a musical family and community. My mission is to create work that uplifts Latin voices, bridges cultures, and reaches anyone who’s ever felt far from home. I moved out of my country (Peru) to LA when I was 17 and after almost 3 years I will be graduating with a BFA in Musical Theatre in February 2026. My art lives between languages and emotions, always searching for connection. My work is born out of transformation and deep love. The songs I write feel like an unsent letter, a truth I needed to release. I’ve learned that I can’t tell a story with music alone; I need movement, language, and character. That’s why I’m drawn to projects that blend acting and singing, where I can bring every part of myself to the table.
I’m currently developing music and creative projects that reflect my roots while exploring who I’m becoming as an artist. I want my platform to show that art can heal, that it can unite people from different backgrounds, and that being yourself — fully, loudly, imperfectly — is a powerful act.
Okay, so here’s a deep one: What’s a moment that really shaped how you see the world?
I think for me was realizing that I don’t need to speak a language fluently to understand someone’s heart. When I first met my friends in the States, my English was nowhere near what it is now. I couldn’t always explain myself, especially when it came to school or complex things, but it was so easy for me to say “I love you,” even without the right words.
That experience changed me. It taught me that connection is bigger than language, and that love, friendship, and empathy don’t need perfect vocabulary to exist. I feel grateful that my perspective has shifted in so many ways since moving here, but that lesson, that hearts understand each other long before language does, is the one that shaped me the most.
What did suffering teach you that success never could?
Suffering taught me patience, discipline, and the understanding that the world doesn’t end when things don’t go my way. The sun really does rise the next day. I often think about something a mentor once told me: “In this industry, you’ll receive far more no’s than yes’s. That’s just how it is. But those no’s don’t mean you aren’t good enough or talented enough, they’re just opinions. Sometimes you need to get 99 no’s before you reach the one yes’ that was meant for you.” I learned to keep going even when it feels like nothing is moving. I learned to separate my worth from the outcomes I can’t control.
It also taught me something even more important: you have to create your own opportunities. You can’t sit around waiting for doors to open, sometimes you have to build the door yourself. Those lessons didn’t come from achievements or applause; they came from the quiet, painful moments where I had to choose to believe in myself even when nothing external validated me.
Sure, so let’s go deeper into your values and how you think. Is the public version of you the real you?
I’m not a very public person, I don’t share a lot on social media. But when I do, I try to be as truthful as possible. The version of me that people see is the same one my friends get: a kid at heart who asks for candy, asks “obvious questions,” and dresses however I want, even if I sometimes look like a Disney Channel character.
I’m not afraid of showing vulnerability, and I don’t try to create a polished persona. What you see is genuinely who I am — curious, expressive, emotional, and always trying to stay connected to the things that make me feel grounded. If anything, the private version of me is just softer, quieter, and a little sillier. But both versions come from the same place: honesty.
Okay, we’ve made it essentially to the end. One last question before you go. If immortality were real, what would you build?
If immortality were real, I would build a space for connection, a place where people could come together to share stories, music, and art, and truly understand each other’s hearts. A place where vulnerability is celebrated, curiosity is endless, and creativity has no limits. I’d want it to be a home for anyone who has ever felt far from their roots, far from understanding, or far from themselves, a space where people can explore, create, and belong, no matter how long they live.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_lucianagomezp?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/@lucianagomez_music?si=xKtqdyFWfpgjtbes
