Corrado Amenta shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.
Good morning Corrado, 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 most proud of building — that nobody sees?
Honestly, the thing I’m most proud of building that nobody really sees is the kind of life I’ve been intentional about crafting behind the scenes. A strong marriage. A peaceful home. A rhythm of life that gives me time freedom, creative margin, and space to be present with my wife and daughters.
It’s not flashy. It doesn’t show up on a LinkedIn highlight reel. But the fact that I can structure my days around what matters most to me… my faith, my family, a handful of meaningful projects. That’s something I don’t take for granted.
I’ve also built systems and structures in my personal life, business, and even spiritual walk that keep me grounded and aligned. They’re invisible to most people, but they’re what allow everything else to function.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
My name is Corrado, and I’ve spent the last 20+ years working in the photography, videography, and consumer tech space. I recently relocated from Miami to Middle Tennessee with my wife and two daughters as part of a broader shift toward a slower, more intentional life rooted in faith, family, and community.
As part of that transition, I launched a podcast called 615 Unplugged to explore the people and stories shaping Middle Tennessee. It’s a way for me to connect with the area, meet interesting people, and highlight what makes this region special.
These days, I split my time between continuously building the businesses I am involved in, creative projects, mentoring others through business and financial coaching, and being fully present at home. We homeschool our girls and are in a season of building deep roots. For me, it’s not about chasing more. It’s about building better.
Great, so let’s dive into your journey a bit more. Who saw you clearly before you could see yourself?
Doug Burris, my high school teacher, saw something in me long before I ever saw it in myself. He led the Rock Ensemble program at my school and was fully paralyzed from the neck down due to multiple sclerosis, but he never used that as an excuse. He was sharp, driven, and poured into his students with everything he had.
There’s one moment that marked me. I had skipped a performance because I wasn’t feeling great, and the next day he pulled me aside and said, “You’re one of the smartest kids I’ve ever taught, but if you don’t show up in life, you’re never going to amount to anything. Being smart doesn’t count for much if you don’t put it to work.” That hit me hard.
He believed in my potential, but more than that, he challenged me to live up to it. That conversation still echoes in my mind today.
What have been the defining wounds of your life—and how have you healed them?
One of the deepest wounds was growing up without my dad. He left when I was a baby, and for years I believed my parents didn’t love each other. After he died, I realized my mom had loved him all along. That moment showed me how much pain can come from pride and unresolved hurt.
Another was watching my brother step up and carry the weight of being the man of the house at a very young age. He worked nonstop to provide for us when we had nothing. That shaped me in powerful ways and gave me a deep sense of responsibility.
Healing came through my faith. Learning who God is as a Father helped me forgive, let go of old baggage, and lead my own family with love and purpose.
I think our readers would appreciate hearing more about your values and what you think matters in life and career, etc. So our next question is along those lines. What would your closest friends say really matters to you?
They’d probably say faith, family, and freedom. They know I take my role as a husband and father seriously, and that I’m intentional about building a life where I can be present and lead well at home.
They’d also say I care about doing things with purpose. I don’t chase trends or stay busy just to feel productive. I want my time and energy to go toward things that actually matter.
And they’d definitely say I value honesty. I don’t sugarcoat much. I’d rather have a hard truth than a comfortable lie, and I try to live that way in every area of life.
Before we go, we’d love to hear your thoughts on some longer-run, legacy type questions. What is the story you hope people tell about you when you’re gone?
I hope people say I was a man who loved God, loved his wife, and showed up for his family. That I lived with integrity, kept my word, and never chased success at the expense of what mattered most.
I hope my daughters remember that I was present. That I taught them how to think, how to stand firm in their faith, and how to live with wisdom and courage.
And I hope people say that I left things better than I found them. Whether it was a person, a project, or a season of life. That I lived with purpose, on purpose.
Contact Info:
- Other: 615 Unplugged Podcast: www.615unplugged.com
Photo/Video Work: www.onkei.com
