We recently had the chance to connect with Erick Bohorquez and have shared our conversation below.
Erick, really appreciate you sharing your stories and insights with us. The world would have so much more understanding and empathy if we all were a bit more open about our stories and how they have helped shaped our journey and worldview. Let’s jump in with a fun one: What are you being called to do now, that you may have been afraid of before?
Creating anything from scratch is usually a little daunting, but right now I’m feeling called to create a children’s TV show — something I never imagined I’d be embarking on, but here we are. Do I know exactly what I’m doing?… not really. But I trust that I’ll figure it out along the way. The love I have for my three sons is what inspires and motivates me to push through the uncertainty and make it happen. Starting something new is always a little scary, but that’s where the growth happens.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I’ve been chasing after and living in musical moments of magic. As of late, I have been working producing a children’s TV show called Dizeey — a bilingual adventure for little learners! With fun songs, interactive lessons, and whimsical exploration, Dizeey shares early learning concepts like colors, numbers, kindness, and basic Spanish vocabulary — all through the power of music.
Dizeey has a sidekick named Mr. Mitten’s, a silly, stuffed puppet with googly eyes made out of a kitchen mitt who hops in and out of scenes with over-the-top reactions, silly jokes, and just the right amount of harmless trouble to keep us all laughing.
In between shooting, I’ve been working in the studio on two albums — a new children’s album and a Latin album. And when I’m away from the studio, I’m at work as an A&R Consultant with Good Time Inc. — a Nashville-based music company pitching artists for record deals.
Okay, so here’s a deep one: Who saw you clearly before you could see yourself?
My father saw me before I could see myself. He had such an affirming impact on me. He always encouraged my music. I remember him sitting by my bed and me playing him a new song I had learned. He would encourage me with words, listen to me intently, and would even write me notes saying how proud he was of me. He was there the day I purchased my first guitar at a small music store in Houston called Texas Music Emporium – the day my life was forever changed. His words, love, and belief in me still come through everyday even though he’s no longer with us. I owe so much of who I am today to him.
What did suffering teach you that success never could?
Suffering has taught me that I am stronger than I could have ever imagined. It has forced me to face parts of myself I would probably never have seen if I was comfortable. It has also given me a new way to be grateful for life — to feel like there’s meaning in the small things. Success can sometimes make you a little lazy. It can feel safe and easy and fun, but not really transformative. Growth comes in the struggle, when you’re scared and uncomfortable and don’t know what to do next. Suffering has reminded me that growth and strength come from stepping into the unknown and walking through it.
Next, maybe we can discuss some of your foundational philosophies and views? What’s a cultural value you protect at all costs?
A cultural value I protect at all costs is family, respect, and community that is at the core of Colombian culture. I was raised in a home filled with warmth, hospitality, and love of life – the music my parents listened to, the way we danced, and how we celebrated everything in vibrant color. That closeness and resilience is a part of who I am. I will always defend Colombia against the countless stereotypes I’ve faced here in the U.S. where people only think of drugs. Colombia is so much more than that – it is a country filled with beauty, strength, and happiness, and I will always honor and speak to that.
Before we go, we’d love to hear your thoughts on some longer-run, legacy type questions. Are you doing what you were born to do—or what you were told to do?
I think I have been doing what I was born to do all along — make music and to be fully immersed in the ecosystem of the music business. It’s not just as a performer and producer, but also in a professional capacity on the business side of things.
Long ago, someone told me that I needed to just go out and get a “safe” corporate job. But the thought of sitting behind a desk all day long in a starched shirt and slacks, making copies and spilling coffee on my white shirt quite honestly depressed me. That just isn’t me.
I have always known that I was called to create — and while it is not the most practical of career choices, it is rewarding in a special way. For me, the challenge is part of the beauty and the reward is in knowing that I am being true to who I am.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.abouterickb.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erickbizzle/
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erickbohorquez/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dizeey
Image Credits
Nikki Thompson
