Episode 85: The Crossover — From Action Figures to Amazon Prime w/ Chris Mohead

Send us Fan MailThis upcoming Sunday, the Girl, Get Up spotlight will be on Chris Mohead, an Actor, Artist, Filmmaker, Co-Owner of Hyloart Entertainment, and humble Humanitarian coming straight from Columbia, South Carolina.  Chris Mohead is a multi-talented creative force who has achieved major success with films like "Vivid," which reached streaming platforms including Tubi and Amazon Prime. His love for the arts and film began in childhood, playing out favorite action scenes with action figures, which sparked a lifelong passion for storytelling and creative expression.During his teenage years, Chris began recording music for fun, which quickly grew into a serious passion. With unwavering support from his parents, who helped fund recording studio equipment and supported his enrollment in recording school, Chris evolved into a full-fledged hip-hop artist. Today, he continues to expand his creative empire while giving back to the artistic community by providing a platform for other artists to shine called "600 Seconds," a live interview show he created with his father's help that spotlights artists and performances in and around Columbia, SC. Chris continues to hone his filmmaking skills by writing, filming, and producing short films and comedy skits for YouTube, demonstrating his commitment to diverse creative expression.Key Interview Insights:🫱🏽‍🫲🏽Family Ties: Learning to compromise between making music that moves the crowd, and music that moves the soul, and how family support shaped his career trajectory🫱🏽‍🫲🏽Ages 18-50: How Understanding Your Demographics Helps You Create - How knowing your target demographic influences creative decisions🫱🏽‍🫲🏽Breathwork & No Backtrack: The discipline of performing without backing tracks and using breathwork techniques to enhance stage presence and vocal delivery🫱🏽‍🫲🏽600 Seconds: An inside look at Chris's interview show that spotlights local artists in Columbia, SC🫱🏽‍🫲🏽 You Gotta Start Somewhere: Why You Must Go Through a Period of Being "Trash" to Grow as an Artist🫱🏽‍🫲🏽 From Filmmaker to Actor, A Natural Transition: Chris discusses his evolution from behind-the-camera filmmaker to on-screen actor, sharing insights about tapping into confidence, taking direction, and making the mental shift from creator to performer.🫱🏽‍🫲🏽The Cloudy Day Adventure of Robby Raindrop & Good Grief & The Quest for Peace: An exploration of Chris's meaningful film projects that showcase Black men in vulnerable states, breaking stereotypes and contributing to conversations about masculinity and mental health in media.Here’s how you can connect with Chris Mohead:🫱🏽‍🫲🏽Instagram: @Hyloartent📖 Book: How to Start an Entertainment Company on Amazon: https://a.co/d/6o3ImjC📽️ 600 Seconds on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@hyloart160?si=sDPBK01qqcvtWNM5📽️Short Films on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@robotsavage?si=XZd-TW--OOvVU0zB🎛️Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2x99P9SkKleI2muhh0VYFt?si=H2WoEaiKQR-Xhje1DrS9cwAre you an independent artist looking to create on a budget and need a community to network with?  Join Shock the Culture 👉🏾https://gumroad.com/a/968020243 This podcast features interviews with business owners and creatives, focusing on brand awareness and entrepreneurial journeys. Each episode provides actionable insights and inspiration for listeners looking to grow their businesses and personal brands.Support the showFollow Girl, Get Up! on Instagram @girlgetupcollective