Most people would say a career in the film industry as an actor is a long shot but that is not always the case. Today, I spoke with the aspiring film actor from Cleveland, Imani Khiry. He is known for his amazing work on Aquatic-X (2017), Blood on the Leaves (2016), and his upcoming movie, A State of Mind (2021).  With his passion for acting and the entertainment industry, he wants to empower and influence as many people as possible.Let's dive right into this episode and find out what success will feel and look like when you follow your dreams and start doing what you love.

 

[00:01 – 10:04] Opening Segment

• I introduce our guest, Imani Khiry
• Imani talks about his background
• • Born and raise Garfield, Cleveland
  • Reaching out to meet his father at 21
  • Shares his life being homeless and hustling to live
  • Kept taking acting classes and going to castings 
  • Was cast in a music video for Owl City's "Vanilla Twilight" 
• Imani shares about the beginning of his acting career 
• • Got to meet John Singleton 
  • Became his assistant 
  • Finding the love and passion for acting

[08:40 – 16:53] Do what You love 

• Imani talks about the mindset that keeps him going 
• Do what you love
• • It could never go wrong, and no one can judge it
  • Keeps you focused on the destination and the journey 
• Law of attraction
• • Your words are powerful
  • Stay and think positive
• How to enter the entertainment industry
• • Find something that you really are interested in
  • Focus your energy on the things you want
• Imani shares his experience in 'A State of Mind' Project
• • Auditioning for the project
  • The moral story of the project
  • Breaking boundaries 
  • A movie with A Message
  • Watch his upcoming movie, A State of Mind (Link below!) 
• Imani shares about being a minority in this industry 
• • The equality that's continuously growing

[20:20 – 23:40] Lightning Round

• Favorite African-American Actor?
• • Denzel Washington
• Favorite Denzel movie
• • The Equalizer
• Favorite Genre
• • Comedy
• Favorite Comedy movie
• • Money Talk
• Dream person to stand alongside in a movie
• • Samuel L Jackson

[23:41 – 25:45] Closing Segment

• Knowing what you know now, what is one piece of advice you would give yourself when you were starting?
• • "Have Patience."

• Connect with Imani online. See the links below.

[25:46 – 31:46] Off The Clock and Review of the Week

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• • The disappearance of her ex-husband
  • Tiger King
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• Review of the Week
• • From Delris : "Love this Podcast! The host has such positive energy that matches the motivation factor of this podcast. She puts a smile on my face and gives me hope in the world and I look forward to listening to more episodes!"

• Final words from me

 

Tweetable Quotes:

"You can never go wrong when you do what you love, No one can judge it because it is for you." – Imani Khiry

"Stay positive, think positive and you will be positive." – Imani Khiry

"Have Patience. Everything comes from being patient, time, and knowing where you want to go." – Imani Khiry

 

Resources Mentioned:

• John Singleton 
• A State of Mind Movie
• Denzel Washington
• Equalizer Movie
• Money Talks movie
• Samuel L Jackson
• Greater Cleveland Urban Film Festival
• Streamlined Podcasts

 

You can connect with Imani on Instagram. Watch and check out his movie at the Greater Cleveland Urban Film Festival. 

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