Ricky shares his plans to leave Denver and head to San Diego with just $20 in his pocket, determined to build a clothing brand called Kiss Cal. The name reflects a mix of ambition, affection for California, and a desire to start fresh while holding onto his creativity. He reflects on his past—particularly the reasons he avoided California for years, including unresolved family issues—and how Denver gave him space to figure himself out. He talks candidly about his ADHD, his distaste for traditional 9-to-5 jobs, and his belief that structure can be suffocating for creative people.
Despite having no money, no solid housing plan, and only loose connections in San Diego, he’s excited to go “somewhere where nobody knows him” and trust that things will work out. The tone is raw but hopeful. He isn’t delusional—he knows what he’s up against—but he believes in himself, and that belief seems to be the point.
