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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.

 

About our Guest:

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 this 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, Episode #167
  • “I really just stopped thinking about everybody else and started working on my own stuff.” - Jeremy Christian, Episode #167
  • On self care: “As long as I take care of that core, I think everything else is good.” - Jeremy Christian, Episode #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, Episode #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, Episode #167
  • On his life outlook: “I just want to be able to look back and say, ‘well done.’” - Jeremy Christian, Episode #167

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    Resources mentioned:

    • Final Cut
  • Final Draft

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    Favorite book:

    • 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene

     

    Favorite quote:

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

     

    3 keys to Create Your Best Life:

    1.     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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    www.instagram.com/heyitsgumbo

    https://twitter.com/HeyItsGumbo

     

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