We had the good fortune of connecting with Dujuan Austin Jr and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Dujuan, what matters most to you?

Never selling your soul for for a dollar or fame. Cheating to get to the top will haunt you later in life.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.

I would say being Dujuan Austin Jr. sets me aside from others. Being 100% myself at all times! I’m me! I stand on what I stand on. I won’t just take a job because it pays if morally I’m not ok with it. I’m most proud of sticking to my morals in this industry. I don’t beg for opportunities, I just work hard and wait. While waiting I write scripts. I have over 10 scripts ready to go! It’s just timing. Also, It’s not always easy turning down or not auditioning for something because of morals especially when you are broke! But trust it will pay off! Just stay true to you. It’s a longer journey but it’s worth it. I believe that. You should as well.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?

If my best friend was alive today and he came to LA, first thing we would do is hit up a dispensary or 5 knowing him. Then after that we would probably get some amazing tacos and hit up someone’s ocean and just vibe. My favorite place to visit in LA believe it or not is the old zoo! I love the fact that I can literally walk in an open space that lions use to roam. It’s a trip.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?

My parents , Sheree and Dujuan as well as all of my grandparents.

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