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HE HUSTLES

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HE HUSTLES

HE HUSTLES

You have experienced a lot of and dos in the entertainment industry already, appearing in some of our favorite films and shows Can you tell us about this experience?

My experience thus far is surreal Sometimes you look ahead and see how far you still have to go. It's not until you look back and see just how far you have come. Having grown up watching films and television shows to now being able to turn on the TV and see my work on one of Tyler Perry's shows or go to the movies and see my name in the credits of Wakanda Forever has me in awe I'm still working to get where I want to be, but I am so grateful for how far I've come

How can someone interested in becoming a stunt master break into the industry? What advice or tips do you have?

The first thing I would tell a person looking to get into stunts or film period is to be a good person and treat everyone and I mean everyone with respect. Today's production assistant will be tomorrow's director There are countless stories of people that were treated poorly then rose through the ranks and they didn't forgot who treated them bad or conversely who treated them good Second Train, Train, and Train As a stunt performer you are a professional athelete for film, so your fitness is of the utmost importance Fighting on camera is a big part of what we do so if you have a basis in a martial art that will make the transition to learning how to do it on film easier Third and final tip be humble and willing to learn

What is next for you and your brand? Did I mention training? Lol I'm continuing to train and add different things to my skill set to make me a better stunt performer I'm also a motivational speaker. I've been actively going out speaking to the youth and different groups sharing my experience as a stunt performer, as a martial artist to help guide and motivate them I'm enjoying being able to lend my voice to help others.

What advice do you have for new entrepreneurs? Follow your passion and trust the timing of your life Passion is key We often times follow what someone else has for us instead of what the Most High God has for us Which leaves us unfulfilled The path won't be easy, but it will be worth it. "Struggle is the road that leads us to the realization of our Goals" J. Wells Jr.

What is your definition of a Man who hustles? My definition of a man who hustles " is a man who does what he needs to do, when he needs to do it" He moves in God's Time No one else's

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