Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Chris Louis. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Chris, so good to have you with us today. We’ve always been impressed with folks who have a very clear sense of purpose and so maybe we can jump right in and talk about how you found your purpose?
I found my purpose by developing my relationship with God. He gave me certain talents and gifts that I use in order to glorify Him. Getting to know Him better allowed me to discover who He created me to be. I love creating, and although it’s not always an easy process, it doesn’t mean it can’t be done.
I’ve spent a lot of my life doing, or even considering, what others wanted me to do or thought I should do. Maybe their hearts were in the right place, maybe not. Either way, I had to take a look within myself and ask, “What do I really want to do? What would actually fulfill me like nothing else can?” It’s in talking to God that I found that purpose. I want to make sure that’s clear. I could be inspired by the greats that are within the industry, but the biggest and most important inspiration comes from God.
Thanks for sharing that. So, before we get any further into our conversation, can you tell our readers a bit about yourself and what you’re working on?
I’m a creative within the film & television industry. Outside of that industry, I love to work on things related to poetry, fashion, and music. I’m currently building a poetry series called Talk That Talk with a couple friends of mine, where we showcase poetic talent and other forms of artistic expression.
I’m also working on a brand called “Don’t Even Trip.” It focuses on the concept of letting go of things that are out of our control, and living in peace knowing that God is. I plan to have merchandise for sale once I complete the website and have enough inventory to share with the public.
Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?
I believe when you have compassion and a kind spirit, it goes a long way and can potentially open doors for you. People tend to value someone who is willing to show up and be easy to work with, and I pride myself on building relationships with people. That’s what has helped me achieve some of the best things I could ever do.
I would also say managing your time and money wisely keeps you focused on what you initially wanted to do. I haven’t always been the best at it, especially living in a city where most times you’re worried about taking care of your bills and yourself. It helps to seek guidance in areas where you’re not knowledgeable. If you’re truly serious about achieving your goals and doing something as bold as move across country, follow your intuition. Even though the journey won’t be easy at times, just remember to give yourself some grace and do the best you can.
What would you advise – going all in on your strengths or investing on areas where you aren’t as strong to be more well-rounded?
Being a more well-rounded individual, in my opinion, makes you more valuable. Nobody’s perfect, but the effort to make yourself more knowledgeable and educated in areas where you don’t normally shine in paves the way for more opportunities to be available to you. I can agree, however, that there are certain strengths we should just cater to only versus trying to do everything because that’s how you can burn yourself out.
For me, I knew I always wanted to be in front of the camera. It was my passion, and where I exhibited my strengths the most. Seeing the technical side of things was foreign to me, and it made me realize that I don’t want to just be someone who shows up for the camera, and leaves. Granted, some people are just built like that. They would rather not deal with the filming and editing process, and let whoever the professionals are handle it. I knew that if I ever wanted to produce and create on my own, I had to learn the different sides of being a creative. It also gives me no excuse as to why certain things can’t get done. If I have the knowledge and the resources to do something, I don’t always need to rely on someone else to do it.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: @c.louisofficial
- Facebook: Chris Louis
- Twitter: @CLouisOfficial
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Chris Morgan Chris Rouse Eli Estes Nicholas Hernandez Aeson Rose Kayla Alise
