Wilmer Valderrama: Create Fearless Confidence and Achieve Anything with Lewis Howes

Activism

Wilmer Valderrama uses his art to advocate for social justice and immigrant issues, a journey that began with his role in "Fast Food Nation." He describes how this film, which portrayed the struggles of undocumented workers, inspired him to speak out on political issues, despite initial hesitations. Wilmer recalls being mentored by Richard Linklater and Eric Schlosser, who encouraged him to use his platform for activism, leading him to testify before Congress on immigrant workers' rights in 2005 1.

Politics are human issues. And that's what changed everything for me.

--- Wilmer Valderrama

This experience ignited his passion for activism, resulting in initiatives like "Ready to Lead" and collaborations with President Obama on immigration reform 2.

   

Community

Wilmer emphasizes the importance of connecting with fans and community, viewing each interaction as an opportunity to inspire and uplift. He believes in making every moment count, ensuring fans leave with a positive experience, regardless of his personal circumstances 3. This philosophy extends to his activism, where he leverages his platform to make impactful connections and foster community engagement.

I never have a bad day in front of my fans. My fans come up, they want to say hi, take a deep breath.

--- Wilmer Valderrama

Wilmer's commitment to community is further reflected in his involvement with organizations like Voto Latino and Hardness, which aim to empower and unite people for social change 4.