We were lucky to catch up with Jeffrey Paul Bobrick recently and have shared our conversation below.

Jeffrey Paul, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today We’d love to hear about the things you feel your parents did right and how those things have impacted your career and life.

My parents always loved me. No matter what. Even when I was difficult, even when life was hard, even when they didn’t understand me—or when I brought trouble to their doorstep—they loved me.

As a kid, I was deeply unhappy in school. Because of that, I often acted out in class. I was very disruptive—and proud of it. My parents were constantly getting calls from teachers or being summoned to the school to deal with whatever chaos I’d caused that week. Seventh grade was the worst of it. Getting thrown out of class felt as easy—and as inevitable—as breathing.

That was also the year of my Bar Mitzvah. As you may know, I’m Jewish—I even released an original Chanukah song—so this was a major life event. Despite everything I was putting them through, my parents went all out to make my Bar Mitzvah meaningful. They knew I was miserable, and they wanted to give me a moment that didn’t suck. They even hired an incredible band to back me at my Bar Mitzvah party.

At the party, I performed six songs with the band—with no rehearsal—impressing everyone, especially my parents. They saw, maybe more clearly than ever, that I was a performer in my blood and bones, spirit and soul. It was one of the best days of my life—and a real turning point. Their unconditional love allowed them to witness me in my element.

After seventh grade, I transferred to a school that prioritized creativity and the arts. I also attended a creative and performing arts summer camp. My parents were behind me 100%—and helped make that shift possible. From there, my path changed. I was performing professionally before I even reached college. Since then, they’ve seen me onstage in front of hundreds—even thousands—doing what I love.

I’ll always be deeply grateful for the love and faith of my mom and dad.

As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?

I’m a singer-songwriter, actor, performer, content creator, and Hall of Fame sales leader and mentor with Cutco—a unique combination, I know! But at the heart of everything I do is connection. Whether I’m performing on stage, writing lyrics that speak to someone’s heart, head, or soul, or helping a customer choose the right gifts for their family, clients, or themselves, it all comes down to creating meaningful human experiences.

I’ve been performing since I was a kid—music and theatre were my first love languages. I trained as an actor and singer, performed in musicals, and toured with my own original songs. I’ve released original music (including a Chanukah single I’m especially proud of, and a tribute to Michael Jackson), and my work often blends personal storytelling with playfulness and emotional truth.

My career took an unexpected—but deeply meaningful—turn when I started distributing Cutco kitchen products. What began as a side hustle became a way to impact thousands of lives, helping people bring quality, care, and permanence into their kitchens and homes. I also mentor and coach other sales reps, lead workshops, and do everything I can to make a difference—in and beyond my industry.

Outside of performance and sales, I’ve also been active in the nonprofit world. I founded Friends of Buck’s Rock, which lasted for 20 years and helped send more than 100 teenagers to summer camp on scholarship.

What probably sets me apart is the fusion of artistry and business, heart and hustle. I don’t believe in doing things halfway. Whether I’m creating a song or helping someone invest in the best knives, cookware, flatware, or gifts, I bring curiosity, creativity, and care. My clients and fans know I go all in—and that I genuinely care about their experience.

Whether I’m on stage, with clients, teaching others, or on camera, my mission is the same: to create moments that matter—and help people connect to what moves them.

What’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative in your experience?

The most rewarding part of being an artist or creative is when one is so deeply in the work that everything else disappears. Whether I’m writing a song or performing live, there are moments when I connect so deeply with the music, the words, the audience, or the feeling, that my ego and sense of self fall away. I think that’s what Michael Jackson meant when he sang, “When I’m with you, I am in the light / Where I cannot be found.”

In those moments, there is only the work—but the work isn’t work at all. It’s play. It’s joy.
My friend and fellow singer-songwriter Dan Seidan once said, “Art isn’t really work. But it isn’t really play either. It’s sort of a higher form of both.” That has always resonated with me.

To me, creativity is a bridge between the spiritual and the material. That’s why songwriting is so special. When we create something from nothing—a melody, a lyric, a performance, even a business—we’re expressing something beyond ourselves. That act of creation, especially when it helps others, may be the closest we can come to God.

Is there something you think non-creatives will struggle to understand about your journey as a creative?

Creativity and working on different projects give life a sense of purpose. One thing non-creatives might not always do is connect what they’re doing—their process—to something bigger.

There’s a parable I love about three bricklayers that illustrates this. It comes from a story about the great architect Christopher Wren. He walks past three bricklayers and asks each of them the same question: “What are you doing?”

The first says, “I’m laying bricks.”
The second says, “I’m working to feed my family.”
But the third looks up and replies, “I’m building a cathedral.”

They’re all technically doing the same thing—but the mindset is different. The third bricklayer has the vision to see himself and his work as part of a bigger project, one that will last for centuries.

All three mindsets in the parable have value, and all three are available to everyone. Creatives and entrepreneurs often tend to live in that cathedral mindset. Whether it’s a song, a business, a performance, or even a well-crafted social media post, we’re striving to elevate the everyday into something that resonates.

You don’t have to be an artist to connect your work to a mission. But once you do, it changes everything!

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.MyForeverKitchen.com
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• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/jeffreypaulbobrick
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Image Credits

Jumping Piano: Chris Elders
Other Pics: JPB