Declan LaSean explores his interests by embracing diverse experiences

Aug. 15, 2024

Photo provided by Declan LaSean

Being open to new learning opportunities and life experiences has allowed Declan LaSean to explore what interests him the most.

LeSean, an actor and business owner based in Colorado, has created professional and personal paths for himself by embracing all the experiences life has to offer him.

After graduating high school, LaSean said he set out to find what he was passionate about, which eventually led him to try acting. Since then, he has participated in projects ranging from commercials to student films.

“I've done a few commercials here in Colorado, did some training videos for the police department in Denver. I think that stuff is pretty cool. I'd like to be in a movie one day, hopefully,” he said.

LaSean said that the roles he plays help him learn new skills, and he finds getting to work with diverse groups of cast and crew members rewarding. Right now, he is working to get more comfortable with speaking roles and scene interactions.

“We're not playing ourselves, so we kind of just have to put ourselves in a vulnerable position where it's like, you have to get comfortable or else this isn't going to work. And then the whole show isn't going to work. That's something I’ve been adapting to,” he said.

In addition to acting, LaSean once worked in real estate and used that background to launch LaSean Company. Through this recently established business, he teaches people how to make money online and resells used clothing and electronics.

“I like to teach people about the ways that you can generate revenue online, whether that's through real estate, or [the] stock market or just selling products or services, whatever it is,” he said.

LaSean created a small private community within LaSean Company for high school students who are about to graduate but don’t want to attend college. He said he gives them advice on how to make a living and shares what he has learned from personal experience, noting that he greatly enjoys helping others reach their goals.

Outside of professional projects, LaSean finds enjoyment in practicing Mixed Martial Arts, which he began learning about in high school.

“I found this gym owned by Jeremy Kimball. He is a former UFC fighter, former UFC [light] heavyweight and he taught me everything I know about striking, Muay Thai [and] kickboxing,” he said.

LaSean has been learning Jiu-Jitsu and frequents Mercs Jiu-jitsu MMA Fitness Training, an MMA gym in Colorado Springs. He also competes in local competitions. “I actually just won. I always like competition,” he said.

While LaSean expects his interests to change over time, he said he appreciates what they are now.

“I'm only 22 [years old], so next year I could find something else, and I could drop everything and just play hockey or something, you know? It's just the things that I play right now, and I want to do them. We're here on Earth for a short time. Do what you like to do,” he said.

More information on LaSean and LaSean Company can be found on his website.