He’s a Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and performed on Good Morning America with Lecrae. He’s a mechanic who worked on the Black Hawk helicopter and a carpenter who has made custom furniture for rappers like TI and T-Pain. He’s a sponsored artist by companies like Home Depot, Timberland clothing and Kilz paint and recently starred in a Kilz sponsored Reality home improvement show.

You’ll love hearing about J Paul’s eclectic journey in this episode of Make It. Share It.

J shares his story of being adopted, his mom and step dad’s profound influence on his life, and his experiences in music and carpentry. We discuss overcoming fear, perfectionism, and impostor syndrome and finding fulfillment in creating things that bring people together. His story highlights unexpected success, like his venture into carpentry during the pandemic, and embracing the opportunities right in front of us.

It’s another beautiful story of what happens when creativity meets courage.

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00:39 Introducing J Paul: The Multifaceted Creative
04:04 J Paul's Creative Journey and Overcoming Challenges
05:33 The Turning Point: Life Lessons and Family Influence
11:27 Embracing Work and Finding Passion
16:27 Navigating Multiple Creative Avenues: Music and Woodworking
26:15 Recent Projects: From Concept to Creation
30:51 Crafting with Creativity: The Art of Building Beyond Expectations
31:07 Musical Analogies: Visualizing Creativity in the Studio
34:00 From First Builds to Favorite Projects: A Journey Through Craft
35:53 The Blackhawk Helicopter: A Favorite and Formative Experience
39:32 Discovering a Passion for Woodworking: From Pallets to Projects
42:37 The Power of Music: Transforming Songs into Hits
48:07 Sharing Creations: The Joy and Challenge of Letting Go
54:30 Embracing the Unexpected: How Small Projects Can Lead to Big Opportunities
57:24 Encouragement for Creatives: Just Start Making