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Ozark’s Kevin L. Johnson on The Creative Path Jan 18, 2021

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What has been the thing that was “always there” for you? Singing? Dancing? Taking pictures on your grandpa’s old camera? Have you ever considered taking a more creative or unconventional path but didn’t know if it was something you could TRULY do with your life?

Today we connected with actor Kevin L. Johnson, most known for his role as “Sam” on the Netflix hit Ozark, about his creative journey and what it really takes to make a life doing what you love. We hear about his decision to leave the beaten path to pursue the unknown, how to deal with rejection as a creative, and how he has been able to stay the course through the ups and downs of acting. Make sure you connect with Kevin on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thekevinljohnson/

WHO IS KEVIN?

Kevin L. Johnson is an actor currently recurring on the Netflix hit Ozark. Johnson began his acting career at Clemson through a winding road of computer science and as an English major which led to what grew to be his passion, Performing Arts.

Kevin graduated with a degree in English and a minor in Advertising. He has since gone on to book roles in the feature films American Made with Tom Cruise, the independent heist film American Animals, and upcoming thrillers Jacob’s Ladder and Don’t Look There. On the TV front in addition to his recurring role on Ozark Kevin can be seen in The Resident and classics like One Tree Hill and the reruns of Finding Carter and Reckless.

TOPICS:

Staying course through rejection and disappointment
Discovering what you love and signs you are on the right path
Embodiment of a character and taking advantage of every opportunity you are given
Presence and finding the truth in the moment

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Pursuing Multiple Ventures as a Creative (Robert Williams) Jan 13, 2021

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Do you have multiple creative interests and do not know which one to pursue? Are you curious about using your talents in a variety of different ways but worry that you “have to pick one lane”? Our guest this week Robert Williams has spent his entire life creating and hasn’t limited himself on how.

He said that his love for creativity started when he was a little boy writing songs walking down the road with his brother. Robert says, “One thing led to another” and through a bunch of pivots in his creative journey, he says he is “now having the time of his life” creating skits on TikTok. Today we talk about what it looks like to be true to YOU and free in your creativity. Connect with Robert: https://www.instagram.com/robertwilliamsfilms/

WHO IS ROBERT?

Robert Williams was born and raised in Hamilton, NJ and is soon to be retired from the US Army. He is a Content Creator and Filmmaker. Works in Product, Promotional, and Wedding Videography in the DMV (DC, Maryland and Virginia) area. Pre-COVID 19 90% of work was behind the camera, during COVID 19...90% in front of the camera. Began as a Graphic Designer in 2006, transitioned to portrait photography in 2010 and videography in 2015. Still fulfilling a childhood passion of creating through a wild imagination that you should always follow your heart.

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TOPICS:

Being driven and focused while still allowing for “flow”
Getting over rejection and what people think
Checking yourself on whether you are being authentic and true to you

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Woke Tiktoks & Advocacy Through Comedy (Karan Menon) Jan 11, 2021

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His TikTok comedy skits have been cited by a US federal judge, featured on CNN, and hundreds of thousands of people are having meaningful conversations around politics, policy, and cultural change because of them.

Why?

Karan Menon says he is making “woke” TikToks and comedy is the vehicle he is using to educate his audience about big issues and advocate for the change he wants to see in this world.

Unconventional? Yup.

Connect with Karan: https://karanmenon.com/

WHO IS KARAN?

Karan Menon is a 20-year old stand-up comedian and writer based in LA. He is best known for his "woke TikToks", using humor to break down current social issues like police brutality and voter suppression for a Gen Z audience. He has amassed over 100k followers and 2.7 million likes on TikTok, and his work has been featured by The New York Times, CNN, the National Lampoon, and Al Jazeera. He recently partnered with the National Police Accountability Project to use his comedic voice to shed light on overlooked legal doctrines in the American justice system. Karan is also the first TikTok creator to be cited by a federal judge.

TOPICS:

What is a “Woke” TikTok?
How to educate people in an entertaining way.
Tips for making complex topics simple
The socially relevant side to comedy
Balancing reverence around serious topics and being comedic about it
How to make your videos funnier

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Christian Comedian on TikTok (CJ Owensby | Sir Obedience) Dec 24, 2020

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This college student is a “Christian Comedian” on TikTok. Say what? Can we laugh about this?

CJ Owensby says that “The church can be one of the funniest places—if you are paying attention”. Today we are digging into how to make your online videos funnier, letting go of self-judgment when creating content, and leaning into your unconventional calling.

TOPICS:

How to make your videos funnier
Making content without fear of what others think
Making aligned content (you don't HAVE to follow trends)

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Male Stripper Turned Abstinence Advocate (Rob Kowalski) Dec 21, 2020

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His mom became pregnant with him when she was 14 and he said that he “taught himself to be a man”. After puberty his goal was to be a male stripper. And he became one.

However he said after he had an encounter with God at the beach he started seeing the “repercussions” of his lifestyle. Today we dig into what he believes the consequences are, the loneliness and struggle of going against the grain, and why he now teaches abstinence. Connect with Rob: https://robbkowalski.com/ or https://www.cityfam.com/

WHO IS ROB?

Rob is considered the #1 authority on sex, waiting for the right person, and overcoming loneliness in life during the wait. He is a best-selling author, coach and speaker. His video entitled 10 Reasons Not To Have Sex Before Marriage made me a viral sensation on YouTube and became the #1 video in the world on the subject with 1.7 million views and climbing. He is the founder of CityFam, a global movement of “friends with better benefits” on a mission to end loneliness.

TOPICS:

What does hearing God’s voice mean?
How to make religion less boring
Should we wait till marriage to have sex?
Harnessing sexual energy to be productive

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Construct Your INNER WORLD & Finding Peace (Bijan Pousti) Dec 16, 2020

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There are few things in the world that we can control. As unconventional leaders, we want to make a difference in this world but without having a strong inner world- we can become easily discouraged.

Is self-development enough? Are there more ways to “construct our inner world” and become more comfortable (and even thrive) in uncertainty and change?

Today we are talking with meditation teacher and content creator Bijan Pousti who said as a young man he learned quickly that personal development was great-but not enough- and it was time to go deeper into spirituality in order to reach his full potential.

In this conversation, dive into self-actualization, finding peace with being in the moment (even when you are driven!), and how we can practice spirituality without being overwhelmed.

Connect with Bijan: bijanpousti.com

BOOKS MENTIONED:

The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari: https://amzn.to/3nfePOH
The Power of Now: https://amzn.to/2WcQKfE

TOPICS:

Being accountable to ourselves and “construct our inner world”
Is self-development enough? What about spirituality?
Focusing on Self-Actualization at a young age
Going “deeper” than what we usually think of as “successful”
Facing your inner world and HEALING (even when you want to avoid it)
Letting go of expectations while having big goals

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MENTAL HEALTH for Content Creators (Dr. Nahla) Dec 14, 2020

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As content creators, we are constantly creating, giving, and showing up. If we are not intentional, we can become burnout and struggle with our mental health.

Others may assume you “have it all together” and you might struggle with guilt or shame admitting to them (and yourself) that you are having a hard time.

Today we are connecting with Dr. Nahla, a “budding psychiatrist” and content creator who has dedicated her life to debunking the stigma and misconceptions around mental health.

Today we talk about mental health issues surrounding content creators and unconventional leaders and how we can make progress in our goals without damaging our mental health. Connect with Dr. Nahla: https://www.instagram.com/imdoctornahla

TOPICS:

Moving the needle with our goals without neglecting our mental health
Being consistent without burning out
Letting go of self-judgment and GUILT of not “doing more”
Admitting you need help (even as a driven person)
The spiritual side to ambition and your calling
Separating our identities from accomplishments

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From Rock & Roll to Dropshipping on Shopify (Arturo Knight) Dec 07, 2020

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He has been a musician his entire life. He started performing on stage at seven years old and has toured all over the US since. Our guest this week, Arturo Knight, says he has “been through the dirt and the riches”

One thing is certain though, the creative life is as he puts it “not all that it looks like”. It is REALLY difficult making a full-time income as a musician, artist, writer, whatever...

You want to spend your life pursuing your craft- but you don't want to be a “starving artist”. So what do you do?

Today we dig into Art’s passion for helping creatives make money online from their laptop so they can do what they were created to do. Connect with him at https://arturoknight.com/

Meet ARTURO:

Arturo Knight, Founder of Knight Creative, is an innovative and influential Entrepreneur, Influencer, Mentor, Graphic Designer, Web Developer, Digital Marketer and Touring Musician. KNIGHT has worked with high-profile clientele including Billboard Magazine, Grammy Award Winner Roger Velasquez, Dj Ashba of Guns n’ Roses, Fashion Week, Joint Base San Antonio Military and more. He has appeared in films such as “Our Brand is Crisis” with Sandra Bullock, Netflix’ “The Dirt: A Motley Crue Story”, ABC’s American Crime and “Everybody Wants Some” the Dazed and Confused Sequel.

Arturo’s E-Commerce journey began in 2012 when he began Dropshipping on Shopify. He immediately saw the value in the hobby and turned it into a multi 6- figure career. Knight’s Success grew quickly as he Mastered his Craft and Launched Multiple Successful Brands on Shopify, eBay, and Amazon, while also getting many of his brands into retail stores across The World. As an Influencer and Mentor, He now shares his experience and insights with entrepreneurs across the world.

TOPICS:

Using disappointment for motivation to drive harder
Do we have time to focus on our art AND build a successful business?
What keeps most people back from starting an online business?
Can you share too much education online where people don't want to pay for you?

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Overcoming REJECTION Culture & Living BIGGER (Dino Serrao) Dec 03, 2020

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He walks up to people on the street and takes their picture. Over a million viewers watch him as he reveals the hidden beauty in everyday people who are at first weary to have their photo taken and then amazed by what Dino Serrao captures in his camera.

Why is he doing this? He says that his message goes “deeper than beauty” and his hope is to dismantle our “culture of rejection” by showing everyday people their hidden potential. Today we are digging into how we can reframe our insecurity and doubt, dream bigger, lean into our calling, and truly see the real BEAUTY that lies within. Connect with Dino at https://www.instagram.com/dino.serrao/

TOPICS:

Overcoming the“Culture of Rejection”
Overcoming hard things through inspiration
Finding the POWER to dream bigger and follow your calling
Overcoming the excuse of “the best time”
Overcoming REJECTION and worrying what people think

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Never Give Up (Marius Woodward) Nov 30, 2020

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Our guest this week, Marius Woodward, grew up on an 18-acre farm in a small village in Romania. He said his family worked hard and they were happy. However, one night everything changed when his dad came home drunk and decided to burn Marius and his mother alive.

Marius lost his parents that night and was burned on over 75% of his body. After spending months in the hospital, he learned about his parent's death, met two young girls who would change his life, and began his unconventional leadership journey. Since then he has had a documentary made about his life, and now shares his story daily with his over one million followers, in order to give hope and spread the message of “never giving up.” Connect with him at https://teammarius.org/

Meet Marius.

Marius is a Romanian-American with a story unlike any other and he is here to change one frown upside down at a time.

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