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In 2017, I was working for Charlie Rose.
From the outside, it looked like I had my dream job. I was 25 years old, working at CBS News, and thought I was exactly where I was supposed to be.
The reality was much more complicated.
Almost three years ago, I started making a documentary called BLOWBACK. At first, I think I was searching for answers. I wanted to understand what had happened to me after speaking up — the strange, messy aftermath nobody really talks about.
But somewhere along the way, it became something much bigger.
I found a community I didn’t know existed. I sat with people who understood parts of my life I had never been able to explain. I talked with Thomas Drake about identity, purpose, and what happens when one decision changes the entire trajectory of your life. I met people whose courage and complexity changed the way I see the world.
And somehow, the thing that cost me so much also gave me some of the greatest gifts of my life: purpose, connection, friendship, and the chance to build a company with my best friend.
Blowing the whistle was the hardest thing I’ve ever done. Making this film has been one of the greatest joys.
Now comes the fun part: trying to finish an independent documentary in an industry where docs are expensive, Hollywood is broken, and apparently six companies owning everything is considered totally normal and chill.
If you’d like to help us bring BLOWBACK to life, you can make a tax-deductible donation at the link in my bio.
Thank you to everyone who has supported this journey. And especially Vanessa and Sam — there is no version of this where I get here without you ❤️ by @___starryv___

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