What does it really take to break into Hollywood when the odds (and the gatekeepers) are stacked against you?
This week, we sit down with actor, writer, and creative force Philip AJ Smithey to talk about the reality behind building a career in entertainment. From navigating an early career (and a new market) to building a community that creates their own opportunities, Philip shares the mindset shifts, resilience, and sometimes a parking ticket a two that helped shape his journey.
We dive into:
✨ Turning rejection into momentum
✨ Building confidence in an unpredictable industry
✨ Why community is everything for creatives
✨ Funding projects and making things happen independently
✨ The power behind The Collaborative
✨ Balancing ambition, creativity, and self-care
@philipsmithey
Another installment of “What Was I Thinking?” is back with a special Juneteenth edition show! Catch these seven comedians as they unburden their ridiculous mistakes in life on you!
🗓️ Saturday, June 20
📍@taocomedystudio
Hosted by:
Merrell Molly
Featuring:
Andre Allison
Chik Agwuna
Elmer Beriguete
Kat Araújo
Kiva Uhuru
Philip Smithey
Doors open 7 p.m. | Showtime 7:30 p.m.
📍131 South Western Ave., Los Angeles
🅿️ Street parking only
🔗 🎟️ Ticket link in Bio
Thank you to @theblackmancan awards for this incredible honor bestowed upon us and for a wonderful weekend. So grateful to share this moment with my @johnsonbounce brothers. 🏆✊🏽👑
