We had the good fortune of connecting with Pro4ecy and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Pro4ecy, how has your work-life balance changed over time?
Honestly I hate to admit it but love to admit it; work has taken over more. Which is good! Balance to me with a business is give and take. You have to know how much you’re willing to sacrifice (Give); ’cause your dreams will take. But if you remember what you’re willing to give it makes things easier.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
I do all sorts of things. People tell me I’m good at it. I do magic, fire eating, comedy, act, and model. All of it. I still remember when I was doing none of this/how I got into everyone. It’s been a rollercoaster of a ride, but it’s me.

No. Still isn’t. Time, money, and love. My love for the art and wanting to grow helps me get through hard times. Some days I feel like I’m crushing it. Others I ask myself what am I doing. This live isn’t by all means stable, but that’s why you can set prices after a certain amount of time invested.

Money. You have to invest in yourself. Yes that’s means damn near all of it. It’s funny my friend’s parents always ask if I’m ready for college yet? Which I would reply, “I think anyone could achieve their dreams, if they got a hundred thousand dollar loan.” Which is now a joke, but still true. If I gave you a hundred grand to follow your dreams. I’m sure anyone can make it work.

Finally time. Not only do you have to invest money, but time too. Which both sucks! But as an artist you are your brand. Rather you like it or not, you are the product. When it’s time to entertain it’s time to entertain. No off days. No coworker to help.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
Uhh my two bros. Will and Alex. Those two have done more for me in my life than anything I can imagine. They have given a lot to me over the years. I hope that I can give a lot of that back.

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