Episode 09: Keith Powell On The Moment Oprah Saved His Job

You may know Keith as an actor from NBC's "30 Rock," but as Creative Professionals are prone to do, he wears many hats and is best described as a Storyteller. Pete and Keith discuss the journey from Wendy's and Starburst commercials to television, graduating from "Lynn Redgrave University," how growing up with 4 Black women made him a well-rounded storyteller, and more...SHOW NOTES:(00:00:00- 00:02:45) -- Pete's Intro(00:02:45- 00:06:35) -- Working on the "OG" Law & Order(00:06:35- 00:10:00) -- Being raised by 4 strong Black women(00:10:00- 00:12:20) -- How Keith became a storyteller(00:12:20- 00:17:50) -- Why education is Keith's motivator as a storyteller(00:17:50- 00:20:45) -- Following the story(00:20:45- 00:25:30) -- Starting a theatre company and attending "Lynn Redgrave" University(00:25:30- 00:32:20) -- Transitioning from commercials to television(00:32:20- 00:35:00) -- Becoming a series regular on "30 Rock"(00:35:00- 00:40:10) -- The moment Oprah saved Keith's job(00:40:10- 00:43:10) -- Being in the director's chair(00:43:10- 00:48:50) -- Establishing your own voice and creating for yourself(00:48:50- 00:49:35) -- How To Succeed As A Creative Professional: Book Promo(00:49:35- 00:55:15) -- Adapting to the industry: Pivoting(00:55:15- 00:59:25) -- The role of the director(00:59:25- 01:04:50) -- The best note Keith has given to an actor: Intention(01:04:50- 01:08:00) -- Quarantine projects(01:08:00- 01:13:05) -- Lightning Round(01:13:05- 01:15:12) -- Pete's Outro*** Watch on YouTube: https://bit.ly/37iekw1*** Get your Director's merch: https://www.drctr.video/