November 23, 2021

5 Big Questions: Kenny Barnes from "Love is Blind"

Topics we explore:

How does someone put career & life on hold to be part of a reality show for 2 months? (0:59)
Do you have plans to parlay reality show fame into something else? (2:57)
What's the most unusual reality show side effect that has affected your work as a lighting person? (5:20)
In what ways have you been able to capitalize on your reality show fame in your lighting industry work? (7:35)
Does forfeiting privacy and "putting yourself out there" like that ever interfere with your professional life? (9:50)
BONUS QUESTION about Kenny’s engagement (13:10)

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