Instead of Do It, Just Don’t with Comedian Justin Hires

In this episode of I Pick Passion and Funny, I sit down with comedian, actor, writer, and creator Justin Hires for a conversation about discipline, growth, and not allowing fear to get you stuck; also find out why we said “just don’t”! Justin shares his journey through acting, stand-up, podcasting, and content creation, and what it’s taken to continue evolving in the entertainment industry. From navigating opportunities in television to building his own voice online, this conversation is both funny and real. We also mightve talked about our toxic traits! ⸻ ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 Icebreaker and Toxic Traits 02:35 Confidence and Comedy as a Defense Mechanism 05:17 Early Aspirations and Career Choices 08:05 The Moment of Realization in Comedy 10:45 Lessons from Acting and TV Shows 12:56 The Passion for Podcasting 15:47 Future Aspirations and Brand Development 20:06 The Power of Authenticity 22:45 Navigating Social Media and Personal Branding 25:14 Balancing Entertainment and Realness 28:07 Unlearning and Growth 30:11 Future Aspirations in TV and Film 34:29 Overcoming Fear and Taking Action 38:20 Picking Passion and Finding Fulfillment ⸻ 🔗 Connect with Justin Hires Killin It (Podcast): https://linktr.ee/killinitpod?utm_sou... Stand-up YouTube:    / @justinhirescomedy   Main YouTube:    / @justinhirestv   Website: https://www.justinhires.com/?utm_sour... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justinhires... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/18r3Nd... ⸻ 💬 Let’s connect Subscribe for more conversations on passion, creativity, and real life. Follow the podcast on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ipickpassio... Follow your host: https://www.instagram.com/erickalbate... ⸻ ⭐ Support the podcast If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe. It helps the channel grow and reach more people! #podcast #comedy #funny #comedians #reallife #explorepage