We had the good fortune of connecting with J Mack Slaughter and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi J Mack, how do you think about risk?
It’s ALL about risk!!!! There’s only one way that I could have reached a certain level of success with entertainment, medicine, and nonprofits: taking risks and putting myself out there!!

Please tell us more about your work. We’d love to hear what sets you apart from others, what you are most proud of or excited about. How did you get to where you are today professionally. Was it easy? If not, how did you overcome the challenges? What are the lessons you’ve learned along the way. What do you want the world to know about you or your brand and story?
Although I lived in Los Angeles for 4 years working in TV/film, when I left the entertainment industry to become a doctor, I never thought there was the slightest chance I would find myself back in that world!!!! Back in the day, you had to live in either NYC or LA to participate in something that would be seen by millions, but that was before social media existed!!!! Now, I live and work in Fort Worth, Texas, yet make videos on my iPhone that have been viewed over 100 million times worldwide!! 🤯🤯🤯

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
There is SO MUCH to do in Dallas/Fort Worth!!!!! We have world class museums like the Nasher Sculpture Center and Perot Museum of Science and History, for animal lovers, the Fort Worth Zoo is a amazing, and for foodies the options are seemingly endless!!!

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
Massive shoutout to my wife Rebecca and my amazingly supportive parents who’ve heard every crazy plan of mine along the years and have gotten behind it 100%!!

Instagram: Instagram.com/dr.jmack

Youtube:  YouTube.com/@dr_jmack

Other: tiktok.com/@dr.jmack

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