Creating on Your Own Time: Artist, Designer & Barber KCHOP | DCL #53

In this episode of the DCL Podcast, we sit down with KCHOP — a Dallas barber, musician, and clothing brand creator — to dive into his grind, his passion for artistry, and the lessons he’s learned along the way. From cutting hair in college to launching One Dienasty clothing, and from dropping tracks to balancing multiple hustles, KCHOP opens up about the struggles of procrastination, staying authentic, and moving on his own time.

We talk about what it means to grow up as a true artist, the lessons that come with building side hustles, and how barbering shaped his journey in Dallas. KCHOP also shares his perspective on music as an art form, not just a paycheck, and breaks down the vision behind his clothing brand as he works through a major revamp. Along the way, he reflects on staying motivated through setbacks and finding balance when you have too many talents and interests pulling you in different directions.

This is a real conversation about hustle, growth, and creativity — from the perspective of someone carving his own lane and defining success on his own terms.

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00:00 Intro 

00:38 How it All Started 

01:52 KCHOP as an Music Artist

02:50 Why One Lane Wins 

04:28 Creating on Your Own Time

05:59 Stop Caring What People Think

06:52 How KCHOP Started Cutting Hair

11:53 One Dienasty: Building a Clothing Brand

17:47 Lessons We Learned the Hard Way

21:43 What’s Next for KCHOP 

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