Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Jacques Philippe. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Hi Jacques, really happy you were able to join us today and we’re looking forward to sharing your story and insights with our readers. Let’s start with the heart of it all – purpose. How did you find your purpose?
When it came to discovering my purpose, my life experiences gradually steered me in that direction. I don’t believe in coincidences. To me, everything happens for a reason whether good or bad, but there is something to learn from it. As I look back at my life, every challenge I went through, only gave me more endurance and wisdom for the next. Purpose is described as the reason for which something exists. I firmly believe we all have a purpose. You have to do the necessary work and discover knowledge of self. I took many years studying myself including behaviors, habits, skill sets, and perfecting my weaknesses. The more I dug deep the more I discovered why God gave me life. As a religious man, I understood my purpose is also about serving others. Through writing novels, screenplays, and directing I understood the power in uniquely expressing myself with the hopes of providing inspiration to others.
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?
In regards to my profession, it first started with my passion to creatively express myself. Since the first time I picked up a camera I was infatuated with the ability to share my vision. As a Filmmaker, and Author, there is nothing that brings me more joy than to share my work with the world. That is the foundation of my film production company “EYEZ ON THE PRIZE PRODUCTIONS.” As a CEO At ETP Productions our goal is to inspire, teach, motivate, and possibly heal those who watch or read any of our content. I recently launched a new poem book on Valentines Day called “The Book of Jacques: A Wounded Healer” which has been a tremendous success thus far. Within this book I allowed myself to be transparent and open with the hopes my vulnerability can bring healing to others. When I am not working on films or writing, I am often occupied with my fashion designer line called CHOIXIZ. The origin definition of Choixiz in french means “Choices.” Life is all about the choices you make. Either you’re making the correct ones that will steer you in the right direction or bad decisions that bring you further way from your destiny. Choixiz is on a level of its own as we provide a variety of collections both Men & Women. As I have been working in the film industry, we have also been blessed with opportunities to work with wardrobe departments providing them with our merchandise on television, commercials, and featured films. Anything I’m attached to must have some type of positive message behind it. Otherwise I would feel useless to others. I was always told that “One hand washes the other, both wash the face!” If my films, books, and fashion line doesn’t cause you to think, create, inspire or bring hope, then that means it’s back to the drawing board because I’m not working hard enough.
If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?
Three qualities, and skills that I would say are most impactful through my journey are great communication skills, consistency, and the will to succeed. One key word that stands out to me is “JOURNEY.” We are all on a journey whether we acknowledge it or not. The biggest factor is what do you learn on the way to your destination? I learned from mentors to embrace the journey because when you do finally reach the point of success, you will cherish those moments that got you there even more. Once I understood that, I then began to appreciate the ups and downs knowing this is all apart of the game. This allowed me to perfect my skills sets in order to master my abilities. As a CEO of ETP Productions and CHOIXIZ, great communication skills is a major key. From directing film projects and coordinating our fashion line, it is important to properly communicate with others in order for my team to understand my vision. Also understanding that everyone is different so I can’t apply the same technique all the time. One thing that people who work with me often say is that they admire my consistency. I believe your true character shows when nobody is looking. So whether you see me or not, I’m always working on something and finding new ways to reach higher levels. That also comes from my will to succeed. When you come from the bottom, the only way is up and I’m never complacent with temporary results.
Before we go, maybe you can tell us a bit about your parents and what you feel was the most impactful thing they did for you?
The most impactful thing my parents has done for me is giving me life, wisdom, and providing for me. I always say I am inspired by my parents who come from the Caribbean Island of Haiti traveling to Boston, Massachusetts as immigrants. Then providing for my siblings and I in the midst of learning a new language. They consistently worked hard to ensure we received the best education and life possible. I owe everything to my parents, and without them none of this would be possible. They’ve been around for the good, the bad, and still stand by my side throughout my decisions. As I got older I learned to appreciate them much more and understand the sacrifices they made for me. Nothing is taken for granted and I work hard knowing soon I will reward them for the seeds they have sown into me.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://gofund.me/d6cc32bd
- Instagram: @hittheroad_city
- Twitter: @hittheroad_city
- Other: Poem Book: https://www.amazon.com/Book-Jacques-Wounded-Healer/dp/B09S64Y1GW
Fashion line: https://choixiz.com IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9398756/