100: Find Your Thumbprint — Jimmy Locust

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This week on 5.6.7.EIGHT, Aleksandra interviews Jimmy Locust —</span> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">an artistic director, entrepreneur, dance educator, and philanthropist who has spent his career rubbing shoulders with some of the entertainment industry’s top stars, including Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, Paula Abdul, Justin Bieber, and Joe Jonas, to name a few. Jimmy has also starred in a number of iconic music videos and films and helped choreograph the opening and closing ceremonies at the 1996 Olympic Games. He is currently the founder and owner of</span> <a href= "https://www.locustdanceacademy.com/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Locust Dance Academy</span></a> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">and</span> <a href= "https://www.locustperformingarts.com/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Locust Performing Arts Center</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Throughout Jimmy’s incredible career, he has found himself surrounded by some of the world’s most talented artists and stars. Yet Jimmy attributes his success not to conforming to their likenesses but by discovering and embracing his own unique identity as an artist. On the podcast, Locust walks through his journey as an artist and entrepreneur and discusses — among many things — the importance of finding your “thumbprint” and leaving an impression that lasts.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Moving Quotes:</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">"As an artist, you must be true to yourself. You must be aware that you have an original thumbprint. There's no one like you."</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">"I consider it a mission for [dance leaders and teachers] to continue passing the torch."</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">"Always have your reels and information updated on your website where it's accessible. Always keep your stuff current."</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">"You always want to be alert on a job. So that, if