Tom Schwartz Reveals the “Creative” and Unexpected Career Path He Wants to Pursue

   

The Vanderpump Rules alum also shared more details about his now-defunct bar/lounge, Schwartz & Sandy's.

Tom Schwartz Reveals Surprising Career Pivot With Schwartz and Sandy's  Closing

From bartender and model to restaurateur and podcaster, Tom Schwartz has held many distinct job titles over the past 12 years. And while it’s clear he isn’t afraid to make an unexpected career pivot, the Vanderpump Rules alum recently revealed the "creative" occupation he’s always wanted to try but has yet to fully pursue.

“Well, I’ve kind of tried it, I dabble,” he said during the May 19 episode of Michelle Saniei’s Pursuit of Sassiness podcast. “There’s part of me — I don’t know if I’ve ever said this publicly — that wants to be an artist. Will I ever pursue painting as a career? Do I have any talent? Not really. But you know what the definition of an artist is? ‘Hey, I could do that.’ ‘Yeah, but you didn’t.’ It’s just you’ve got to start. And I love painting… We should’ve done a sip and paint for this episode.”

Tom Schwartz looks back at his time as "a bedroom DJ"

Michelle said she could relate to Tom’s artistic interests and shared her years-long desire to become a classical pianist just like her mother. The Valley cast member said she tried learning the instrument during the pandemic but was too preoccupied with her now-5-year-old daughter, Isabella.

After expressing admiration for trained musicians, Tom looked back at his short stint as an amateur DJ.

“I’m not musically inclined, but I did, during the pandemic, I became a DJ — a bedroom DJ,” he said. “And I love DJing… I’m OK. I was getting to the point where I was confident enough to DJ at TomTom.”

The Minnesota native said his DJ name was “DJ I’m Sorry,” because he was always apologizing for clumsy transitions.

 

“I mean, I still like it. I have, like, three decks, but I don’t know,” he said about his DJ equipment. “I see my boys out there and they’re crushing it, and they make a lot of money, but you guys are gone every weekend… up all night. A lot of times, your set doesn’t start till 1 or 2 a.m. I think I would be a great daytime pool DJ.”

Tom Schwartz reflects on the now-shuttered Schwartz & Sandy's

Tom Schwartz and Tom Sandoval standing at Schwartz & Sandy's bar