We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Jason Lee. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Jason below.
Jason, looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. What’s been the most meaningful project you’ve worked on?
Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers.
What can society do to ensure an environment that’s helpful to artists and creatives?
I’d like to talk about the diversity in the industry. The representation of diversity in media, particularly in films and TV shows, has a profound impact on individuals and society as a whole. It inspires positivity and makes our world a better place. When people of different backgrounds see themselves represented on screen, it can be very empowering. It’s particularly impactful when people of color are portrayed in positions of power and leadership. This representation can be influential in shaping personal identity at a young age, as children and teenagers build a strong sense of self when they see powerful figures who look like them in media. This positive impact on people’s minds and hearts can help build a better society and eventually a better world.
To achieve this, I hope more and more BIPOC content creators will be hired in the studios as well. This creates an encouraging environment for storytellers who are usually underrepresented in mainstream to make their work.
We’d love to hear a story of resilience from your journey.
I’d like to share a quote that inspires me a lot. The line from the film Rocky Balboa, written and spoken by Sylvester Stallone (Rocky himself), is a motivational quote I often revisit when I feel down. In the scene, Rocky is talking to his son and says, “It ain’t about how hard you hit. It’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward.” This quote reminds me not to give up when I face challenges. Rocky continues his speech by saying, “Now if you know what you’re worth, then go out and get what you’re worth. But you gotta be willing to take the hits and not point fingers saying you ain’t where you wanna be because of him, or her, or anybody. Cowards do that and that ain’t you. You’re better than that!” This part of his speech was like a wake-up call to me because I used to blame my failures and regrets on circumstances or other people. Rocky reminds me that I need to take responsibility for my decisions and actions. The last line of his speech is also important: “Until you start believing in yourself, you ain’t gonna have a life.” This quote encourages me to believe in myself and pursue my dreams.
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