#23 Fear on 9. Faith on 10. - From JP Morgan to Hollywood Screenwriting

n this inspiring episode of We Rest on Sundays, I sit down with my fraternity brother and Hollywood screenwriter Leon Chills, whose first major feature film Shadow Force—starring Kerry Washington and Omar Sy—hits theaters on May 9th.Leon began his career in tech at JP Morgan in New York, but after four years and seven months of feeling unfulfilled, he made the bold decision to pack up his life and move to California to pursue his true calling: writing for film and television. What followed was a seven-year grind—marked by rejection, sacrifice, and unwavering belief. On his seventh script, everything changed. Shadow Force was sold and eventually produced by Lionsgate.We dive deep into Leon’s journey—how he stayed resilient through years of uncertainty, the importance of faith and self-belief, the power of having a strong partner who supports your dreams, and the spiritual discipline it takes to keep going when nothing seems to be working. This is a story about purpose, persistence, and divine timing.If you’ve ever felt like giving up, this episode is for you.