Today we’d like to introduce you to Theo Smith.
Hi Theo, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
Well, it all started in church! My parents never played with my siblings and I about keeping Christ first in our lives. That’s where I had my first solo, first sermon and played my first instrument. It was in those moments, that I knew I wanted to be in front of people! Fast forward to today, I still have those same feelings! Content creating is rewarding in so many ways but it can also be discouraging. In 2020, I hit a road block and became very unmotivated to create anything because I wasn’t getting any attention from my content. I came across this app called TikTok and ever since my first video its been history ever since. Went from 0 to over 40,000 followers in 2 years and now I have over 10,000 subscribers on YouTube!
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
It was not a smooth road at all (laughs hysterically). If I had a nickel for every time I tried to give up, I would be rich by now! I struggled with my momentum, ideas and trying to stay the course. When I say this career is not the weak, I really mean it. You have to be prepared for the highs, as well as the lows and sometimes the lows are very heavy. The lows will have you discouraged, defeated and feeling less than but you have to rise above. You have to make the conscious decision that I’m in this to fulfill the purpose and destiny God has for me.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
I am a Content Creator, Director, Producer, Editor and Host. I specialize in bringing smiles and joy to people through my comedic videos. I am most proud of showing up for myself and fulfilling my dream. It took a long time to get here and I don’t take it for granted at all. I love making people laugh and its always worth it when I see people enjoy my uploads. What sets me apart from others is that I do it all by myself. I know it’s crazy but I don’t have a team. I feel like Tyler Perry in his writing room (laughs). It just me and my phone/iPad making it happen.
We’re always looking for the lessons that can be learned in any situation, including tragic ones like the Covid-19 crisis. Are there any lessons you’ve learned that you can share?
I learned that time is valuable! Every second, minute and hour is essential to our lives! We have to make this life worth while. God created us to walk in our authority and purpose. We only get one life, so start doing what God put you on this Earth to do. Don’t allow the enemy to beat you into the everyday cycle of life. Do something different, out the box, be creative and you’ll see the result are always rewarding!
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.tiktok.com/@pleasedontirkmeshow?_t=ZT-8snX170x5P4&_r=1
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pleasedontirkme/profilecard/?igsh=NmtzbnZmNG4xaDMw
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@PLEASEDONTIRKME
Image Credits
Roy Jetson 📸
Douglas 🎥📸
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