Check Out Antoine Jackson’s Story

Today we’d like to introduce you to Antoine Jackson.  

Hi Antoine, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today.
Hey, I’m Antoine Jackson. I’m from Detroit, MI. I’m an actor, fitness trainer, and license massage therapist. I’ve always wanted to be an actor since I was a kid. Watching my favorite kid shows, and movies, I would always imagine myself on the big screen, being heroic, saving the day, being an action hero or superhero, being a police officer and fighting those bad guys, kissing that girl. That’s where playing on my bed with my toys came from. My imagination would take me everywhere and it was my place of excitement and there’s nothing like being in your own world. Where you watch your favorite shows and become transcended and nothing else around you matters but that moment. As some time passed by getting older learning about life and what I wanted to do, I became a long-time fitness coach and massage therapist so I can be a service and help people. Then came along an audition I was contemplating about going to. I was led by God; I went and it changed my life ever since. I knew being an actor was a dream, and I work hard at it every day. And here I am and continue to be. 

Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall, and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Oh God no. Being an actor, you get rejection every day in this business. You have to be willing to put in the work every single day. I’d say it becomes smooth when you have a love for it; keep going and letting go, not dwelling on whether or not you’re going to get the part. It’s a beautiful challenging process any successful person will tell you that when you’re doing it for the right reasons and you’re attacking your goals little by little. You’re going to fail but it’s not really failing, it’s an experience that gets you closer to your dreams. I love taking chances and risks. There’s nothing like taking a deep breath and jumping letting yourself fly. 

Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
As I mentioned before, I’m a licensed massage therapist and fitness trainer. I’ve worked in the health industry for 5 plus years. With my massage & fitness business “Holistic Touch” We’ve helped so many people and still continue to do so. Doing massages for people who need relaxation, deep tissue, or even physical conditions. I’ve taught fitness classes and trained clients to assist in weight loss, trained athletes, nutrition, etc. 

I’m most proud of being a person of service. I think it’s important to help the people around you if you can. We all have a gift and our gift is to use it for others not just to keep it to ourselves. 

What sets me apart from others I’m not sure; I’m unique and different in my own way. I love God, I love myself, I love my family. I work hard in anything I do. I like to take the time out to listen to other people when they talk, I make sure to do a good job remembering things as much as possible and remembering people’s names and who they are. It’s important to never think you know it all. 

So maybe we end by discussing what matters most to you and why?
What matters most to me are my close friends and family. God matters to me. Making sure my mental, spiritual and physical is healthy matters to me. Doing whatever my purpose is to do on this planet for others, community, and the next generation matters to me. Always taking what I know and giving it to the next person. 

Contact Info:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/antoinejackson_/?hl=en
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/antoine.jackson.37853

Image Credits
Deittrich Hunt
Marcus Hogan
Brandon Parker
Michael Crawford