Today we’d like to introduce you to Paul Greene
Hi Paul, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
I grew up as a country boy with big dreams of cinema and somehow found a way to make those dreams come true. It’s an unlikely story because I had no exposure to anything resembling Hollywood. By some miracle, I saw “Chariots of Fire” in the theater, which deeply affected me. Then my neighbor showed me “Bloodsport” and “Purple Rain” the same weekend, setting my heart on fire for creativity, acting, music, and martial arts. My life changed from watching those movies.
Growing up in a very religious family, we weren’t allowed to listen to secular music or watch secular movies, meaning anything that wasn’t Christian. So, I had very limited exposure to art. But now, as a middle-aged person, the things I’m most passionate about are music, art, culture, and all the things I didn’t have growing up. I grew up in a small place but with a very big family, 65 immediate family members on my dad’s side… So, I grew up with big love, big traditions, lots of connection, and hard work. I remember mowing the lawn as early as five or six years old on a little tractor. My dad gave me a lot of responsibility at a very young age.
The bigger picture of my story is a journey from fear to love. I grew up fearing doing something wrong and displeasing God. Now, as I’m older, I realize that everything can be motivated by love, not fear. A big shift happened during a motorcycle trip in India, documented in “The Highest Pass.” On that month-long journey through the Himalayas to Tibet, I discovered that I was driven more by fear and not love. This has influenced my parenting of my two kids, where I aim to motivate my boys by love, not fear.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
My journey hasn’t been smooth. Losing my father to ALS 10 years ago was a big awakening and rocked our family. It was a shift from having a loving father above me to being the second oldest man in my family. Additionally, my acting career has involved over 700 auditions, with about 60-70 yeses. That is a lot of “NO’s” So, handling rejection has been a huge part of my journey.
Growing up with adventure, thanks to my dad being a pilot and into motorcycles, I followed suit, getting my pilot’s license really young and motorcycles too.
However, as an actor and entrepreneur, there have been many ups and downs. Moments of success are often followed by doubts about being in the right business. The valleys I experience help develop compassion, grit, and gratitude, allowing me to rise higher on the next wave. Which always comes… eventually.
Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
I have three main areas of my life that define my career: acting, music, and coaching. As an actor, I’ve primarily worked in romantic comedies and films. I’ve been in the industry for almost 30 years, joining the union in 1996. Growing up in church as a drummer, I fell in love with guitar and piano, recording several albums and performing at venues like Hotel Cafe, Troubadour, and Carnegie Hall. I’ve done close to 1000 live streaming concerts.
As a part-time coach, I hold a functional nutrition coaching degree. Together with my wife Kate, we run Freedom Alchemist. We have coached over 1,000 women, helping them transform their lives through lifestyle design, turning tragedies and traumas into triumphs and strengths.
In addition to coaching, music, and acting, I produce, write, and direct. I’ve helped produce three TV series pilots and have several movies in production. Aside from my career, I’m a husband, father, brother, son, and a spiritual person committed to kindness, connection, continuous learning, and growth. I believe life happens for me, not to me, which helps me navigate its ups and downs.
We’d love to hear about any fond memories you have from when you were growing up?
One of my favorite childhood memories is playing catch with my dad in our front yard. My dad was a great baseball player, and his dad was a professional ball player. I remember throwing the ball so fast that he would wince from the pain, making me feel strong and powerful. Despite my dad working a lot, those moments of playing catch were special. Most of my vivid childhood memories involve my dad, whether snowmobiling, building forts, or helping him with tractors. These memories are precious, and I cherish them deeply.
Pricing:
- Four Membership Levels $5-$49.99
- Two Coaching Programs: Visit the website for information on pricing
- Signed Albums: $20
- Signed Headhsots & Peronsonalized Videos: $20-$89
- “When Calls the Heart” Bundles: $9-$33
Contact Info:
- Website: http://paulgreene.com
- Instagram: http://instagram.com/paulgreeneofficial
- Facebook: http://facebook.com/paulgreeneofficial
- Twitter: http://twitter.com/paulgreenemedia
- Youtube: http://youtube.com/@paulgreeneofficial & http://youtube.com/@paulgreeneofficialmusic
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/189CwQJhg4MhnnqhdSAnZD
- TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@paulgreeneofficial & https://www.tiktok.com/@paulgreenemusic
