Hit Web Series to a TV Deal with Mekhai Lee

In this must-listen episode, we sit down with the incredibly talented multi-hyphenate Mekhai Lee. Not only is Mekhai an actor with an already impressive track record, but he’s also the co-creator of the hit web series For the Boys, which he filmed with his talented friends during the pandemic. Now, it’s in development as a TV series at an undisclosed network, with heavyweights Colman Domingo and Sarah Jessica Parker as executive producers.We dive deep into the power of self-producing and how to grow your own audience, revealing how you can make the industry come to you. Mekhai also breaks down the mysterious path of how a newcomer can rise to showrunner status. This episode is packed with inspiration to get you fired up about creating your own work and reaching the people who truly resonate with it—without waiting for the industry's permission.Mekhai Lee's Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/lifeofkhaiii__/#For The Boys Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/fortheboys.series/For The Boys on Slay TVhttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfI1Lbbs5fh1IzyqlcyCqcW7aiZHAMIql&si=XS9uA1NKqR52AzATJoin our Patreon for ad-free early access to episodes, exclusive discounts, weekly Q&As, and so much more.  Visit https://www.patreon.com/CreativeRiskPodcast today!Submit your story to Raw & Rising, the mini-series spotlighting hustling creatives—those self-producing, diversifying their income, and tackling challenges head-on. Visit www.artists-strategy.com/creative-risk to pitch your story today. —Thanks for listening!Join our email list for our weekly newsletter with deep insight on our personal artistic journeys: www.artists-strategy.com/signupSubscribe on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-risk/id1706381310Subscribe on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/5hzvD8HgCjOo1NcA5zBDN4?si=404a2369523a45cbFollow Us on IG: www.instagram.com/creativeriskpod/Follow Us on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@creativeriskpod— “CREATIVE RISK”, is a new podcast hosted by actors Joshua Morgan and Mike Labbadia of Artist’s Strategy where they explore all things art, entrepreneurialism and everything in between. The acting industry is more volatile and competitive than ever before, therefore the artist must evolve in order to take radical ownership over their creative businesses. Each episode, Mike and Joshua will get raw and unfiltered, giving hot takes and cutting edge strategies on how to build a sustainable career in the arts.