An Inspired Chat with LeRoyal Tutt

We recently had the chance to connect with LeRoyal Tutt and have shared our conversation below.

LeRoyal, really appreciate you sharing your stories and insights with us. The world would have so much more understanding and empathy if we all were a bit more open about our stories and how they have helped shaped our journey and worldview. Let’s jump in with a fun one: What is something outside of work that is bringing you joy lately?
There are several answers to this. I think there is an internal light that shines when I can do my 3d printing. It can be frustrating at times, but when it works there is a huge sense of accomplishment. I think the metaphor is in life, so many frustrations and that it doesn’t always go your way. So in 3d printing, when it works, it’s one less thing going wrong. When it doesn’t work, it’s figuring it out until you got a hand on it. I’ve printed so many little trinkets and items I don’t necessarily need, but each time I print it, I’m happy that I was able to do it. Whether it’s a batarang for a friend, or The Witcher wolf towl holder for my bathroom.

Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Briefly? Hello you are reading about LeRoyal Tutt! Pronounced Lee Royal. It’s french. I’m not french, but now you’re invested in who I am. I have two gremlins that I’m not only a father to, but also a dad to. By my definition, they’re two separate things. I’m an actor, stuntman, dancer, cosplayer. If you’re following Kevin Hart, you’ve probably seen me on his Instagram a few times. I’m his stand in, photo double mainly, and every now and then stuntman. The main guy is Samuel Jaye Paul. Shoutout to the working dads doing what they gotta do to provide for their kids.

Amazing, so let’s take a moment to go back in time. Who were you before the world told you who you had to be?
Oooo we’re starting off provocative. I was a people pleaser. I cared so much of other’s opinion and moved in a way that served them rather than myself because I wanted other’s to be able to be happy. Which isn’t necessarily a negative thing. However along the way I set my own happiness aside and didn’t prioritize that. Or my peace. There was a balance I was lacking and when the world told me I had to change, I had to buckle up and go after who I had to be in order to live life the way that aligned with my authentic self.

If you could say one kind thing to your younger self, what would it be?
This is an interesting question because I have kids. I definitely see myself in them. My daughter is 9 and my son is 7. My son is definitely a version of myself as a kid. He’s my teapot. Or at least he was. He doesn’t get mad often but it builds up when he’s poked then cries. He’s grown out of this. I remember being a teapot. So I’ve had talks with him about taking moments to just breathe. To walk away from situations at school and to find a moment to calm down. One of my favorite talks is telling him, if someone doesn’t want to play with him, to not let them interfere with his peace. That way as he plays and enjoys his time, his light will shine and attract the right people to be his friends.

Alright, so if you are open to it, let’s explore some philosophical questions that touch on your values and worldview. What truths are so foundational in your life that you rarely articulate them?
Talk about a motivational insight to articulate. Peace and perspective. At the time of my Jesus year, 33, I started to value the importance of peace. Realizing that peace is so important as a foundation to maintain a healthy mindset. The biggest way to protect your peace is understanding people will have different perspectives and that perspective doesn’t have to have an impact on the way we think individually. If we let others point of view sway our own if our own is true to ourselves in a positive way, then it may cause a disturbance in the way we think which could have an impact on our peace. Now if our peace is being a meance to society that’s wrong, but if our peace maintains a healthy approach to life and contributes to society in a way that doesn’t cause harm to others, protect that. It’s like having a nice tomato garden that you can be proud of. It’s nice for you. Then someone wants to plant a lemon tree, lemon trees are nice, but not at the cost of destroying the tomatoes. The world is big enough for all gardens.

Thank you so much for all of your openness so far. Maybe we can close with a future oriented question. What is the story you hope people tell about you when you’re gone?
If I could be remembered for the light that I shined, that would be great. It would be great to know the stories of achievements are told about me, but not in a accolade or milestone way. Achievement as in the positive impact I want to have on others. In life I want to utilize my talents to have a positive impact. That’s not just tv and film, but also as a human. I’d want that to be the light that guises my kids to have that same impact. The “you have your dad’s energy” has a special honor to it. The smiles and the emotions carried within the memories. Which I’m glad there are videos all over social media that people can watch and say “man he was a lot of fun”.

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Image Credits
Kevin Kwan

Jim Donnelly