Charles Andrew Payne is an accomplished actor, writer, comedian and inspirational speaker with an extensive resume. Notably, he had the pleasure of sharing the screen with esteemed actors like Johnny Depp in an early TV role on "21 Jump Street," Kevin Sorbo on "Andromeda" and "Miracle in East Texas," and even joined forces with Pam Grier and Snoop Dogg on "The L-Word." Beyond his acting accolades, Charles Andrew Payne has also become a sought-after guest speaker, known for delivering impactful messages of resilience, kindness, and forgiveness. His writings have been featured in various publications and produced on television and stage.
Join us on this episode as Charles takes us on his inspiring journey from his happy childhood in Grenada, moving to Canada and experiencing things like a plane ride and electricity for the first time, experiencing his "trauma years" as the only Black kid in school, the popularity and imposter syndrome that came with being an athlete and model, and creating a career path in the arts and sales. His story is filled with highs, lows, and moments of sobering reality and he tells it with grace, maturity, and a sense of humour.
Listen and laugh, learn and be inspired!
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