Learn mental and emotional literacy to give yourself an edge in work and life.

Apply the lessons actors and improvisers learn to control your body, mind, and emotions – from the classroom to the boardroom.

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Acting is a learned skill.

Use that skill to control your mind, emotions, and body in real-life circumstances.
It's not just an attitude, it's a way of life.

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About TBC Enterprises

TBC Enterprises is more of an idea than an entity. It is an artistic aspiration towards something better. A company where the product is a by-product and the main goal is to build a strong, capable body of members. The current objective is to teach how the tools of the artist in acting and improvisation can be used by the non-artist to enable them to have a remarkable effect in everyday life.

I teach how the performing arts toolkit can be used to enable anyone to build themselves mentally and emotionally to unlock all their best selves, not merely on the stage of the imagination but for the reality of everyday life as well.

I am taking a unique spin on traditional acting tools and techniques. Whereas the art of acting has evolved into a state of 'being,' with the goal of using real emotions and a constructed mentality for use in imaginary circumstances. I am using the same tools and techniques to help non-actors better use and manage their minds and emotions in their everyday lives.

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J.J.R. Taylor – Author, Actor, Former Marine, First-Generation American
Author · Actor · Marine Veteran

Who I Am

"I began acting on a dare."

I'm J.J.R. Taylor – author, actor, former Marine, first-generation American, and believe me, a bunch of other things.

I stumbled into acting on a dare. As I began working closely with other actors, began writing my own scripts, and honed my craft, I realized the power of acting skills to step into roles I wanted off the stage.

I'm glad I took the dare! And I know the tools and techniques of the actor and improviser will help you improve your life, whether it's on the stage, in the boardroom, or on your first job interview.

All Your Best Selves – Book by J.J.R. Taylor

All Your Best Selves

This book is about a new yet old approach to how we all engage with our minds, emotions, and bodies. The old adage "art imitates life" is true. Learn how we can use the art of acting to step into the roles we want in life.

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The Next Two Literacies

Written language changed the world. Mathematics changed the world. Both gave humanity new tools to understand and navigate reality.

So why hasn't anyone done the same for the mind and emotions?

The ME Literacy Project makes the case that mental and emotional literacy – the ability to understand, regulate, and direct your own mind and feelings – is the most important skill set never formally taught. And that the tools to do it have been sitting in acting studios for over a century.

The Stanislavski System. Emotion regulation. Presence. Situational awareness. These aren't just techniques for the stage. They're life skills, and right now, they're going to waste while kids are told to "make good choices" with no real tools to do it.

I want to change that, and I've got the science to back it up.

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The Strongest Man in the Room Is the One Who
Knows Himself

There's a lot of noise right now telling young men how to be strong.

"Be dominant."

"Be in control."

"Never show weakness."

I've got a different take, because I've lived a different path — from Marine to actor to writer. I've had to build and rebuild who I am more than once.

Real strength isn't about controlling other people — it's about controlling your own mind and emotions.

The tools I teach come from the performing arts. They're the same techniques actors use to build a character from the inside out: presence and emotional regulation. The ability to walk into any room and know exactly who you are, without needing to dominate it.

This isn't about being less of a man. It's about being a man who doesn't need to hide behind a caricature of strength.

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Find a Local Artist

The TBC Artist Directory connects you with local creative professionals across disciplines. Browse by category, find an artist whose work speaks to you, and reach out directly. Whether you're looking for a collaborator, a performer, or simply want to support someone in the Madison County area, you can find them here.

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All genres & styles

Visual Artists

Gallery, studio & digital

Writers & Authors

Fiction, poetry & non-fiction

Photographers

Portrait, event & commercial

Conversations Worth Having

My background is genuinely unlike anyone else in the personal development space – first-generation American, U.S. Marine veteran, actor, author, and educator. I've appeared on more than 30 podcasts covering emotional intelligence, communication, personal transformation, and the untapped potential of the performing arts toolkit.

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Whether you're interested in the work, want to explore a collaboration, or have a question — I would love to hear from you.