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- Ozark’s Kevin L. Johnson on The Creative Path
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
RESOURCES:
Text us! +1 (501) 214-4307
Join our Private Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/2lPut5A
Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/heatherparady
30 min - Abuse of Power (Fidget Friday)
“Not all forms of abuse leave bruises.” @DanielleSteel
Today we are talking about slight abuses of power that are in the leadership space. As a newish entrepreneur, you may feel “less than” someone who is “more successful” than you are. Today we dig into slight things that we may allow into our life, that honestly, we shouldn’t stand for. Text us and let us know what you think about this! > (501) 214-4307
RESOURCES:
- Podcasting Together: www.heatherparady.com/podcastingtogether
- Text us! +1 (501) 214-4307
- Join our Private Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/2lPut5A
- Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/heatherparady
---Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unconventionalleaders/message16 min - Pursuing Multiple Ventures as a Creative (Robert Williams)
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.
DINO SERRO’S EPISODE: https://weeklyparady.libsyn.com/overcoming-rejection-culture-living-bigger-dino-serrao-0
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
RESOURCES:
Text us! +1 (501) 214-4307
Join our Private Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/2lPut5A
Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/heatherparady
28 min - Woke Tiktoks & Advocacy Through Comedy (Karan Menon)
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
RESOURCES:
- Text us! +1 (501) 214-4307
- Join our Private Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/2lPut5A
- Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/heatherparady
31 min - COMPARISON (Unlearning 10-Day Series)
Do you have a habit of comparing yourself to others? Does it bring you down and keep you from stepping into who you want to be? Today we are flipping the script of comparison and examining how we can use it to our advantage.
RESOURCES:
Text us! +1 (501) 214-4307
Join our Private Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/2lPut5A
Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/heatherparady
---Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unconventionalleaders/message16 min - UNHEALTHY HUMILITY and Stepping Up When You are Scared (Unlearning 10-Day Series)
Today we are talking about leading even when you feel uncertain and moving past the tendency to disguise fear as “humility”.I want to hear from you! Let me know what you think about today’s topic. Text me> 501-214-4307
RESOURCES:
- Text us! +1 (501) 214-4307
- Join our Private Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/2lPut5A
- Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/heatherparady
---Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unconventionalleaders/message12 min - “I SHOULD” (Unlearning 10-Day Series)
Do you constantly wonder what you “should” be doing next? Are there certain trendy methods for marketing or popular business ventures that don’t feel RIGHT for you but you worry if you “should be” participating in them? This episode is FOR you if #FOMO is real in your life. I would love to hear your thoughts! Text me> 501-214-4307
RESOURCES:
Text us! +1 (501) 214-4307
Join our Private Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/2lPut5A
Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/heatherparady
---Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unconventionalleaders/message8 min - INTERNALIZING FAILURE (Unlearning 10-Day Series)
Today we are unlearning the limiting belief that if you “fail” at something you are a “failure”. Many many people are held back thinking that if something doesn’t work - it means something about THEM. But not today devil! We are going to dismantle this belief and learn how to USE failure to our advantage. I would love to know what you think! Text me> 501-214-4307
RESOURCES:
Text us! +1 (501) 214-4307
Join our Private Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/2lPut5A
Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/heatherparady
---Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unconventionalleaders/message10 min - I CANNOT TAKE A BREAK (Unlearning 10-Day Series)
Do you ever worry that if you stop working you will FAIL? One of the limiting beliefs that I always have to check myself on is that if I take breaks, rest, have off days, I will not accomplish my goals. This is a struggle for most of the ‘Type A’, driven people that I know but one that we can move past and learn from. Would love to hear YOUR thoughts! Text me! 501-214-4307
RESOURCES:
Text us! +1 (501) 214-4307
Join our Private Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/2lPut5A
Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/heatherparady
---Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unconventionalleaders/message10 min - MARKETING FEELS SLEAZY (Unlearning 10-Day Series)
Are you afraid to market your services or products because you don’t want to be “that guy”? Are you worried about coming across as sleazy? You want to make a good living doing what you love- but you want to do so in a way that feels RIGHT. Ya know what I mean? Today we are talking about the limiting belief that marketing is sleeeaaazyyyy.
RESOURCES:
Text us! +1 (501) 214-4307
Join our Private Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/2lPut5A
Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/heatherparady
---Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unconventionalleaders/message12 min
About HP Podcast Backlog 1
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This is an archived podcast of Heather Parady.