Meet Joseanett Schuetz | Award-Winning Journalist & Publicist

We had the good fortune of connecting with Joseanett Schuetz and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Joseanett, what led you to pursuing a creative path professionally?
I have always been very creative. I started in the media world when I was a kid. I began recording radio commercials, which introduced me to the world of voice acting. I fell in love with the different ways you could create a story of many characters with just one person. From there, I began learning about producing and all aspects of storytelling. In high school, I enrolled in a video production class where I got to play around with making music videos, still image movies, and so much more. That’s when my passion for making videos and storytelling truly took off. By the time I started college, social media was beginning to turn into a career for many people. I began slowly but surely immersing myself in that world as I was also evolving as a reporter for Telemundo. The TV station executives kept pushing for us to be more creative and use social media as an outlet to connect with our audience beyond their televisions. At that point, I was able to use the skills I had developed as a reporter and then anchor to dedicate more time to social media. Today, I can proudly say that social media has become my way of designing an outlet for all those people who have unique personalities, skills, and hobbies, among other passions. Making videos for my own channels and helping others do the same is also my way of showing the rest of the world all the amazing places I get to visit often, with Arizona being one of my favorites to showcase.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
I believe that what sets me apart in my career is my honesty, resilience and positive attitude. It has not been an easy road to be where I am today, but I wouldn’t change a thing. I started my career at a very young age, so a few people were sometimes resentful of the opportunities that were given to me instead of them. I had to deal with ageism as a young reporter, which took me a while to understand. I couldn’t process why some people would sabotage an opportunity using “she’s too young” as their argument regardless of having the skills required for the task. Along the way, I have also learned to be open to feedback. I am a firm believer that you can always learn from people of all ages, but it took me a bit to get there. I am always excited to have a conversation with people just beginning their careers or veterans in the industry.

Every challenge has required a different strategy to overcome it. The one thing that remains the same to this day is trusting that everything will work out for the best, which I know is easier said that done. I thank my story of having to come to the U.S. as an asylee for turning me into someone that is always ready to take on a new challenge. Don’t get me wrong, there are times when I feel like giving up and I stop to feel my feelings, but I always get back up even if it means coming up with a new action plan.

I want the world to know that we all have a story that will serve as inspiration for someone else, even though you may not know that person just yet. Don’t ever be afraid to stay true to your beliefs, your dreams and the uniqueness that you have to offer. I was teased for not speaking English fluently when I started high school in the U.S., but I never let that stop me from perfecting my pronunciation and even learning other languages. I also didn’t get angry at those people who used to laugh at me because I started laughing with them. I want that to serve as a reminder that we can only control how we react but not how others do, and that’s okay.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
I love downtown Phoenix. It has a mix of city live with innovation. Whenever I am in town, I like to have sushi or Mexican food. I refuse to eat any other kind of food. I would recommend staying in downtown because you can walk to restaurants, stores, bars, etc. I love road trips, so I would definitely plan taking a road trip to Sedona and spending 2 days there because the weather is amazing at night and you don’t wanna miss the sunset and sunrise. Plus, the hiking may leave you wanting to chill before heading back to Phoenix. When in Phoenix, you have to go to the Musical Instrument Museum, which I believe has the most unique collection from different countries. I did grow up playing the violin, so I may be biased. The Desert Botanical Garden is also really cool, but I am also a huge fan of the different cacti that you can see there. The last thing I would recommend is going to one of the wineries in the area. The views are amazing, and it’s a nice way to end the day or spend the whole day, I am not judging!

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
There are so many things, places and people that have been crucial in my success. The main three I would say are my family, my husband and “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coehlo.

My mom has believed in my dreams since I was a kid. She took me to every audition and to every radio and TV show. She always reminded me that I can accomplish anything that I truly believe in and work for. I grew up understanding that in order to succeed I needed to persist. From a very early age, I understood that it is okay to fail as long as I never stopped getting back up and trying again.

“The Alchemist” was a book that my grandma used to tell me about growing up. As a teenager, I was able to read and understand the meaning behind the book. I think this is why I never think a dream is too big. I mean, I was born in a small city named Cumaná in Venezuela (South America), however, I always knew it in my heart that I was going to be on national television and would win at least one Emmy. Some people used to tell me that I was aiming too high becasue I wasn’t even living in the U.S. as a kid. I think that having read this book so many times at different stages of my life served me as a reminder that we can never stop dreaming and manifesting. As we say in Spanish, “whatever is meant to be, it is just meant to be.”

My husband, who was born in Mesa, Arizona, has been the most amazing life partner and cheerleader. We met when I was just making a name for myself in the local TV market. In the 6 years we have been together, he has pushed me to pursue every single one of my dreams and hopes, even when it meant having to sleep on the floor because we couldn’t afford a mattress or a bed frame. He was there for me when I almost quit college because I couldn’t afford it at the time. He knew that I loved ASU and the knowledge I had acquired there. He also knew how much it meant for me to graduate from my dream college. He kept supporting me to eventually get to the finish line. Graduating from ASU and giving him the stole of gratitude has been one the most simple yet meaningful moments of my life because it represents all the effort and love I put into my academic career.

In general, I can say my accomplishments are the result of the support and lessons from every person and situation I have experienced in my life.

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