Create Your Life Series

CYLS 167: Find A Way Or Make One with Jeremy Christian

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Episode Summary

This episode sounds like two friends catching up. It is a beautifully honest conversation between two entrepreneurs full of mutual respect. Jeremy shares his story of leaving a lucrative contract as a rapper to pursue passions closer to his heart. He talks about starting over and his grind to secure a place in the L.A. comedy world. He also talks about his passion for self care and his firm belief in the importance of validating your mental health and wellbeing.

 

Kevin Y. Brown

Kevin Y. Brown is a National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) Center For Public Trust (CPT) “Being A Difference” award recipient, international speaker, entrepreneur, and author.  The former MTV Networks host and NYC fashion marketer has created an international following as a speaker on personal excellence, effective communication, and leadership. Kevin has been featured by Black Enterprise magazine as a “Modern Man of Distinction” and highlighted in various publications for his self-help speaking work and helping students graduate college debt-free.  Recognized for his commitment to empowering foster care youth and as a foster care system alumnus, he has also delivered the keynote address at the International Foster Care Organizations Conference in Sydney, Australia and Osaka, Japan.  Kevin is currently the creator/host of Sirius XM’s “Create Your Life” series, a fellow in the New York Chapter of the Startup Leadership Program, and an active member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. 

 

Jeremy Christian

Jeremy Christian is a rapper and musician turned actor and comedian. He currently writes, acts and produces for MTV’s WILD ‘N OUT show. He also helps create and run shows at Let’s Be Honest Comedy and hosts, performs and produces shows at The Comedy Store. He has a degree in television and film communication from Clark Atlanta University. He is also a dad, and says his daughter is his biggest source of motivation.

 

Insights From the Episode

  • How to use the resources available to you to make it happen
  • How to stick with it when you have to start over
  • Strategies to push past stress and find yourself
  • Strategies for prioritizing your mental health, your needs and your goals

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    Quotes From the Show

    • On working at a Hallmark store when he first moved to LA: “Everything I did I took pride in, because I was like if I’m gonna be here, I’m gonna be here. If I’m gonna sell cards, I’m gonna be the best at selling cards.” - Jeremy Christian, Create Your Life Series, #167
    • “I really just stopped thinking about everybody else and started working on my own stuff.” - Jeremy Christian, Create Your Life Series, #167
    • On self care: “As long as I take care of that core, I think everything else is good.” - Jeremy Christian, Create Your Life Series, #167
    • “I had to dig up a lot of that stuff in order to really move forward and get that weight off my shoulders I didn’t even realize was there.” - Jeremy Christian, Create Your Life Series, #167
    • On the power of sharing personal stories and experiences: “Even though you know that these stories happen, you feel like you’re going through it by yourself until you share the same stories.” - Jeremy Christian, Create Your Life Series, #167
    • On his life outlook: “I just want to be able to look back and say, ‘well done.’” - Jeremy Christian, Create Your Life Series, #167

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      Resources Mentioned

      • Final Cut
      • Final Draft

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        Favorite Book

        • 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene

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          Favorite Quote

          • Gumbo’s motto: “Find a way or make one.”

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            Keys to Create Your Best Life:

            •     Look into yourself, do some soul searching and figure out what is true for you
            •     Know what it is that you want, but also be open minded about how you’re going to get there
            •     Be a good person and be kind

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