We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Marklyn Johnson. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Marklyn below.

Hi Marklyn , thanks for joining us today. Learning the craft is often a unique journey from every creative – we’d love to hear about your journey and if knowing what you know now, you would have done anything differently to speed up the learning process.

Learning by doing. Going to Mics and getting on stage time and time again. I could have focused on the art of writing a long time ago. Determination and writing. Looking at things from a different perspective. FEAR IS THE OBSTACLE THAT STOPS EVERYONE.

Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.

Marklyn T. Johnson was born and raised in central New Jersey and is a graduate of the Connecticut School of Broadcasting, Marklyn has worked in the production industry for over twenty years speaking everywhere from schools, churches, and other live events.

Growing up, Marklyn idolized many different men including Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Michael Jackson, Eddie Murphy, Michael Jordan and Tupac Shakur. All of these figures inspired Marklyn to follow his dreams, embrace his passions, and speak his mind.

By far, however, Marklyn’s greatest idol was his father, Willie. Marklyn’s father was a very strict man, due to his own struggles in life that many men of color (African Americans) must, unfortunately, deal with. When he looks back on his life, Marklyn regrets ignoring the life lessons his father taught him. However, when he thinks about the man he’s become today- the way he tells it like it is, the way he tries to lift others up, and his willingness to help others, he is reminded that he is a walking example of his father’s teachings.

Time and again, Marklyn’s has seen kids who are down on themselves. He’s seen friends who are discouraged. While following his own dreams, Marklyn has encountered many people with the same dream, however, they don’t always understand the drive and passion it takes. Even in their deepest despair, Marklyn wants to motivate them and lift their spirits.

Marklyn T. Johnson’s story is one of someone who has taken what he has been given and given it to others. His story is of a lost soul who found his talents and wants to give them to the world.

Is there mission driving your creative journey?

I strive to be known for Motivational Speaking and respected by my peers as a great comic.

What’s a lesson you had to unlearn and what’s the backstory?

I had to learn to stop thinking of waiting to get a check. Stop waiting for someone to say I am good enough. When you decide to pursue anything in the Arts you have to know you are there for a reason and be ready to eat dirt.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://marklynspeaks.com/marklyn-speaks/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marklyn_speaks/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100084864071589