# @john_mamola on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DaUyj56JZZE
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/67463253-john-mamola-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/edde92d72b.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-07-03T09:14:28.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** John Mamola (@JohnMamola) — https://gondola.cc/JohnMamola

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I’ve been in the media industry since September of 2002 starting as an intern at the thescorechicago. It’s now almost 24 years later and yet I’m still navigating a way to be a part of an industry I’ve grown to love. 

It wasn’t my first choice. I kind of fell into the business by opportunity presented, support and hard work. There’s no doubt there’s a lot of luck also included. I’ve always tried to represent myself as how I’d like to be treated. Kind. Fun. Celebrate the wins. Comfort and grow in the losses. But be myself with no guardrails. I am me because that’s all I know how to be. 

The quiet moments are the best times I find to reflect. An empty airport with a cup of joe is always a winner in my book. I’ve lived a blessed life. I’ve seen more places and met people I never thought I’d have the opportunity to get close to. I’ve tried to provide opportunity for others to grow. I’ve also tried to support when times are tough. 

As I sit here staring at this sign, it dawned on me. I’m going home to a place I never thought I’d call home. I’m blessed to have an amazing family that loves me despite my failings. I have an amazing woman to call mine who supports me and challenges me to experience life more everyday. All because everything I’ve given has gotten me to this time in my life. 

I am blessed. Despite the struggles of life, which there are many, we don’t take time to reflect on where we are and how we got there.  I choose to stop, reflect, and share. Because I am me. That’s all I know. 

Find the blessings in your life. Cherish them for as long as you have them. Tomorrow is never guaranteed. Approach everyday as a new beginning. Live your life. The one you choose to lead. And bring everyone you can along for the ride. But also…. Find time to empty yourself and let the world around you be the refill. 

Enjoy the weekend -John

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## Credits

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| John Mamola | @JohnMamola | https://gondola.cc/JohnMamola | Programmer |

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