Identity, Migration, and Finding Your Confident Place with Antonio Michael Downing
From The Self Esteem and Confidence Mindset by The Self Esteem and Confidence Mindset Ltd
May 11, 2026 · 35 min
About this episode
Antonio Michael Downing discusses his journey of identity and confidence through migration and creative expression.
You can find Michael's book here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Black-Cherokee/Antonio-Michael-Downing/9781668066102 How do you build confidence and find your authentic self when your identity spans cultures, countries, and creative worlds? In this captivating episode of The Self Esteem and Confidence Mindset, we sit down with Antonio Michael Downing—author, musician (John Orpheus), and host of CBC Radio's top national show "The Next Chapter"—to explore his journey from migrating from Venezuela to Canada as a kid to becoming a multi-faceted creative who talks about identity, belonging, and finding your place in a way that just sticks with you. Antonio is a brilliant storyteller whose new novel, grew directly from his own journey of navigating multiple identities, cultures, and the search for belonging and self-worth. He shares how migration, creative expression, and the courage to embrace all parts of yourself builds authentic confidence and unshakeable self-esteem—even when the world tries to put you in a box. You can find Michael's book here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Black-Cherokee/Antonio-Michael-Downing/9781668066102
People in this episode
Host: The Self Esteem and Confidence Mindset Ltd
Guest: Antonio Michael Downing
Topics covered
- identity
- migration
- confidence
- belonging
- self-worth
- creative expression
Keywords
- confidence
- identity
- migration
- self-esteem
- belonging
- creative expression
- cultural identity
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: CBC Radio
Products: Black Cherokee
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