Meet Chloe Renee Gillott

We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Chloe Renee Gillott a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

Hi Chloe Renee , thanks for sharing your insights with our community today. Part of your success, no doubt, is due to your work ethic and so we’d love if you could open up about where you got your work ethic from?

My work ethic comes from the many people who have helped shape me into the person I am today. First, I would have to say my parents. They are some of the hardest working people I know. My dad has been working from an early age and both of my parents are first generation college graduates. They both have taught me that having a strong work ethic is essential to reaching and achieving your goals. Secondly, I would have to say my middle school basketball and high school cheerleading coaches had an impact on my work ethic. My basketball coach’s motto was always: “Effort & Attitude.” I often find myself repeating these two words daily. If you give all the effort you have and give the absolute best attitude you can give, then you can’t lose. Being a cheerleader taught me many life lessons including how to budget your time and how to have a work ethic. My cheer coach always told us to “remember to make good choices.” After being a captain, I learned the importance of showing up early. It’s because of this experience that I always show up to everything at least fifteen minutes beforehand. Finally, I would have to say that growing up without knowing I had a learning disability really shaped me into the person I am today. I always knew I had challenges learning in school and I had to take so much extra time to do tasks that my classmates seemed to breeze through. I would say that overall the key to having a great work ethic is to always believe in yourself, even when others doubt you, and to continue to push forward.

Appreciate the insights and wisdom. Before we dig deeper and ask you about the skills that matter and more, maybe you can tell our readers about yourself?

Hi! I am Chloe Renee Gillott. I am an actress, singer, songwriter, and filmmaker based in Los Angeles, California. I am a graduate of AMDA College of the Performing Arts, where I received my BFA in Musical Theatre-Performing Arts. I am also the voice of the cartoon character, Ly for the e-learning website: LearnWonderly.com. During the COVID- 19 pandemic, I co-wrote with my sister, Melanie Gillott, the children’s book: “What’s a Quarantine?” to help children have a better understanding of what was happening and provide a sense of hope during a dark and uncertain time. Recently, I have been working towards getting my certification in Broadsword with the SAFD, (Society of American Fight Directors). Currently, I have my SAFD certification with recommendation in Sword & Shield, Rapier & Dagger, and Knife. Music is something that I am very passionate about. One of my biggest accomplishments thus far in my artistic journey was releasing my very first single: “Be Anything.” This song is written to be a beacon of hope to anyone going through a challenging situation and is a way to encourage others to go for their dreams. I also had the opportunity to create a music video for “Be Anything” and getting to make this video with my friends is what made this project so special to me. I’m so thankful for all of their talent and helping to bring my vision to life. “Be Anything” is available on all platforms and on YouTube @chloereneegillott.

If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?

Three phrases that I take with me on my journey are: “Never let your curiosity go,” “Always be your biggest cheerleader,” and “Be you.”
I think that one of the best things that makes artists so amazing is always getting to have that childlike wonder. Everyday there are new ways you can create. Having a strong imagination is what makes everyday not feel like work. Artists have the opportunity to continually learn and develop new skills, so don’t let your curiosity go because the possibilities are endless.
Another piece of advice I would give is always have to be your biggest cheerleader. Don’t let anything hold you back. Follow what you feel in your heart. Be that fan in the stand cheering for yourself.
My last piece of advice would be to be your true authentic self. For the longest time, I would be afraid to let people see the full version of myself. Either I would be worried about what others would think or I wanted everyone to like me. But as I grew up, I realized not everyone is going to like you. It’s a hard pill to swallow, but it’s true. If you are just yourself, the right people will come into your life.

What do you do when you feel overwhelmed? Any advice or strategies?

One of the biggest things I do when I start to feel overwhelmed is to take a second to recollect my thoughts and take a deep breath. I know if I can get through today, then I can get through the rest of the week. When I have a very busy schedule, something that would help me is to write down either my week and day to day. Sometimes looking at the big picture can be very overwhelming, so make sure you just take it one step at a time. My mom would always tell me that just like when you get dressed in the morning you put your pants on one leg at a time. Even if I have a really busy day, I have to tell myself to remember to take just five minutes for myself. Those five minutes can really help me adjust and help me get through sometimes a fourteen hour day.

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