In this episode, Jeannette talks to Kev Orkian who is a top-notch comedian, actor, and multiple business owner. He is also the owner of The Jongulers Comedy Group. He has had a highly successful career, but he knew that many other performers were struggling. That was one of the reasons he now coaches and mentors as well as continuing to perform himself and run his other businesses. The stories of him and Priscilla Presley in panto and working with Dame Edna Everage are especially funny and provide an interesting lesson.
He explains how he coped with dyslexia and ADHD at a time when these conditions were not properly understood, nor accepted by his parents. Kev also provides insight into what it was like to be raised in an Armenian family by parents that were extremely strict and that disciplined using corporal punishment. He explains how that and the culture he was immersed in shaped him. In particular, how it and being bullied at school inspired him to be funny and turned him into someone that is not afraid of taking risks.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Life is about believing that you can do it, then going out and doing it.
Don´t let others around you put you off of following your dreams.
The less you say to negative people about new ventures you are setting up the better.
In this world if you need to take risks. Risks create opportunities and they create a life that you want.
Tragedy and life problems can be used to build resilience.
Always be in control of your own life.
Don´t be afraid to say no to what looks like a big opportunity if there are too many strings attached.
Everyone should have a FU account. Resources behind you that ensures you are never so desperate you have to say yes to something you don´t want to do.
Open yourself up and be ready to receive positivity now.
Use your positive voice to cancel out your negative voice.
If you are given the chance to do a performance, say yes. Even if the pay is not great you never know who is watching and what could come from it.
BEST MOMENTS
‘For me, the battle was not my dream, it was fighting their (his parent´s) insecurities. ´
‘You need to hold yourself accountable, every single morning.’
‘Manifesting positivity is an incredible resource for you.’
This is the perfect time to get focused on what YOU want to really achieve in your business, career, and life. It’s never too late to be BRAVE and BOLD and unlock your inner BRILLIANCE. If you’d like to join Jeannette’s FREE Business Discovery Session just DM Jeannette on info@jeannettelinfootassociates.com or sign up via Jeannette’s linktree https://linktr.ee/JLinfoot
VALUABLE RESOURCES
Brave, Bold, Brilliant podcast series
EPISODE RESOURCES
Website - https://www.kevlive.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kev_orkian
Barry Humphries Autobiographies and Books
Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T Kiyosaki
Think and Grow Rich by Napolean Hill
ABOUT THE GUEST
Kev Orkian is without question one the UK's finest Entertainers, Motivational Speakers and Internationally acclaimed Award Winning Comedy Pianist.
A highly skilled Pianist, Singer & Actor, Kev has honed his art to perfection over many years from his days as a classical concert pianist to performing Stand-up and supporting some of the biggest names in British comedy. Blending his off-beat humour with sensational performances on the piano he has been dubbed one of the world’s finest comedy pianists.
Kev’s vast repertoire of appearances with other entertainers has seen him share the stage with such artists like Katherine Jenkins, Lionel Richie, Dame Edna, & Matt Lucas to name a few.
Supporting some of the UK's biggest comedy names, Kev has shared critical acclaim and standing ovations with his own one-man show. As a consummate pianist he has toured with a variety of orchestras and appeared at many prestigious venues including the Sydney Opera House, Windsor Castle & The Kodak Theatre in LA. He made his West End debut starring in Fame at the Victoria Palace Theatre. This foray into London’s theatre scene led to many other West End roles in musicals like Me & My Girl, Grease, Buddy Holly, Happy Days and Boogie Nights.
2009 saw Orkian’s leap onto the UK comedy circuit with performances at London’s Comedy Store, Jongleurs and Highlights chain of comedy clubs at which he regularly receives standing ovations and rave reviews for the originality of his act.
In August 2010 Kev took his ‘Illegal Tour’ to the Edinburgh Fringe, appearing at the Underbelly, in what was his debut appearance at the festival. 2011 saw him bring the second chapter to his foreign comedy character “The Guilty Pianist” to the fringe festival, which earned him the Spirit of the Fringe award.
2011 also saw him performing at the South Africa’s most prestigious Cape Town funny festival where he received the accolade for the most standing ovations for one entertainer, including an appearance for Archbishop Desmond TuTu. He is the only international entertainer to have been invited 6 years in a row to perform for the funny festival.
He has entertained audiences from all over the world, including private invitations from members of the royal family, including HRH Prince Philip’s 89th Birthday, HRH Prince Charles, Princess Margaret, Prince Andrew, and Numerous Royal families from Oman, Dubai, Saudi and Abu Dhabi.
Kev was invited again to headline the Tropicana Hotel this year in Vegas to 14 sell out shows, whilst filming his new documentary “Armenia Uncovered”.
A patron and avid supporter of the British Forces Foundation, Kev is constantly invited to entertain army bases around the UK, including numerous trips to Afghanistan, Bahrain, Cape Town and Cyprus, with fellow performer James Blunt.
In 2014 Kev appeared in the lead role of David Baddiel’s “The Infidel Musical” receiving much accolade before moving on to play “Dudley Moore” in 2015 & 2019 in the production of Goodbye The Afterlife of Cook & Moore.
Kev is the founder & CEO of Howlin’ Entertainment Ltd, he is also the founder and CEO of British Pantomime Academy, JongleursGroup & Howlin’ Comedy Club…Kev is also regularly seen touring the globe with his Motivational Talks “Billionaire Talent” inspiring Positivity through his stories and experiences.
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ABOUT THE HOST
Jeannette Linfoot is a highly regarded senior executive, property investor, board advisor, and business mentor with over 25 years of global professional business experience across the travel, leisure, hospitality, and property sectors. Having bought, ran, and sold businesses all over the world, Jeannette now has a portfolio of her own businesses and also advises and mentors other business leaders to drive forward their strategies as well as their own personal development.
Jeannette is a down-to-earth leader, a passionate champion for diversity & inclusion, and a huge advocate of nurturing talent so every person can unleash their full potential and live their dreams.
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PODCAST DESCRIPTION
Jeannette Linfoot talks to incredible people about their experiences of being Brave, Bold & Brilliant, which have allowed them to unleash their full potential in business, their careers, and life in general. From the boardroom tables of ‘big’ international business to the dining room tables of entrepreneurial start-ups, how to overcome challenges, embrace opportunities and take risks, whilst staying ‘true’ to yourself is the order of the day.
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