How a Hobby Project Landed Netflix | Chris Ellinas

In this Be Yourself Podcast episode, Chris Ellinas shares his journey as a designer, freelancer, and creative who landed Netflix through a passion-driven project 🚀From uploading a Marvel-inspired concept on Behance to building a global creative career, Chris proves that authenticity and experimentation open unexpected doors.We explore how discipline shaped his path—from running a marathon he hated to mastering design skills—and why challenge is essential for growth.Chris also breaks down the mindset shift from employee to entrepreneur and how creatives can turn hobbies into real businesses.If you’re a creative searching for direction, this episode delivers honest insight, motivation, and a reminder to build a life that’s truly yours 🌍0:00 - Intro 01:40 - Mixed Cultural Background 03:41 - Getting a Job with Netflix 08:08 - A Motive to Go into Entrepreneurship 14:56 - Lessons Learned from Netflix17:11 - How to Work for Chris19:21 - Physical Transformation 22:25 - The Benefits of Running and Endurance Sports26:30 - Redefined Meaning of Success 30:30 - Chris's PodcastChris's Resources ~ Behandce: https://www.behance.net/chrisellinasYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisEllinasLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisellinasIG: https://www.instagram.com/chrisellinasX: https://x.com/chrisellinas_Note from the Host ~If you'd like to invite me to host an event, give a public speech, or are interested in an interview, feel free to drop a line: [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sergey-leshchenko-81371198/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/serhiybeverlyTik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@serhiybeverlyPodcast, Shorts Production and YouTube Management: https://beverlyen.com/production