We were lucky to catch up with Lester Greene recently and have shared our conversation below.
Lester , so good to have you with us today. We’ve got so much planned, so let’s jump right into it. We live in such a diverse world, and in many ways the world is getting better and more understanding but it’s far from perfect. There are so many times where folks find themselves in rooms or situations where they are the only ones that look like them – that might mean being the only woman of color in the room or the only person who grew up in a certain environment etc. Can you talk to us about how you’ve managed to thrive even in situations where you were the only one in the room?
We are all people. Human interaction is all about making a connection on a base level. I simply try to meet people where they are. I’m a good listener, and I am pretty good at taking what someone says and making it resonate with me. People appreciate empathy and sincerity.
Let’s take a small detour – maybe you can share a bit about yourself before we dive back into some of the other questions we had for you?
Well, I am an artist. My heart is what allows me to create art, from writing books to acting on film sets. I am getting ready to re-release my book Act Like You Love Yourself. It’ll be available on LuLu very soon. I have a feature film coming out soon. It’s called Driving Force directed by Antoine Allen, starring Jacinth Headlam and Nakia Dillard. I appear in the TV show Heaux Phase directed by Herb Kimble – coming soon. The Lester Greene Talk Show should be available on Tubi very soon, and I am working on some new projects with Nadira Pankey, Marcus Wilson, Andrew R. McCallister and Robert Cyr.
There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?
I think it’s important to be committed, focused and consistent. This business is so tough with all of the rejection and negativity, that your vision has to be your driving force. Otherwise, you won’t last long.
To close, maybe we can chat about your parents and what they did that was particularly impactful for you?
My mom was my biggest supporter. She taught me the importance of making an honest living. She worked the graveyard shift at Madison Square Garden. She never missed a day of work. I think I inherited her work ethic. I miss her so much.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://linktr.ee/lestergreene
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/lestergreenetheconnector
Image Credits:
Christian Webb, Dan Gamber, Kent Meister, Lorayn DeLuca, Lavern Spruill, Diego Madrigal
