Hi, I'm Lyndol. Lyndol Keith. Lyndol Keith Woodruff Jr., to be exact. I'm a firm believer in the power of self through spirit, intention, being kind, smiling, precision, efficiency, purpose, passion, persistence and striving to always bring the best energy and a huge smile to the party no matter where I go. I believe that love is the answer, and love will find a way. I believe in saying hello to strangers, giving a simple nod to acknowledge my fellow man, and giving people the space to be who they truly are. No judgements. Do you. And be nice.
Dallas, Texas native - I lived in LA off and on for 12 years. I traveled for a living as a 'live infomercial actor' (product demonstrator) from 2001 till 2013, but LA was the hub. I consider it home, along with the stage. I first appeared on stage at the age of 3. I got out of the pew, went on stage and took the mic from the preacher and sang an entire Baptist Hymnal a capella, then did a 3-pose sweeping bow. My parents knew right then that I was my own soul, and I gravitated to the exact place that I was meant to be. On a stage, helping people smile, laugh, empathize, learn a little from my lessons and mentorship, and hopefully allow all of us the opportunity to connect to our inner bad ass, get out of our head and into our hearts. That's where the magic happens.
My parents divorced when I was 9, and my mom moved my little sister and I to the small town in west Texas she grew up in, Big Spring, and that's when I started rebelling. The first friend I made just happened to be the misfit in the neighborhood. He taught me how to steal from 7-11. We stole candy and Desert Storm trading cards. At 14, I started drinking and smoking weed. And doing stage theatre. At 15, I was a gangsta and on the golf team. They called me the golfin' gangsta. Also still doing theatre. I got my first arrest during this time.. possession of a pistol. At 16, I was experimenting with every drug in the book, and fell in love with LSD. I started working in the restaurant business, hosting, serving, then, bartending. More arrests. All alcohol related. Then cocaine became a huge problem when I was 20 and could not stay sober. Fortunately, and I have no idea how.. I NEVER have been arrested for drugs. Been caught with them, but the supreme architect of the universe intervened. That's one heck of a story for the 'Memoirs of Magic and Misfit' section of this site for your reading pleasure.
Cocaine, Scotch, Speed, Ecstasy, Mushrooms... you name it. I couldn't keep a job. At a restaurant. That should tell you something. Then I saw an ad in the Dallas Observer that said "ACTORS! Tired of Waiting Tables?" I said YES! And slammed down my glass of scotch. 3 days later when the fog cleared and I was somewhat 'me' again, I called the number. The office was 2 miles from my apartment in Carrollton, Texas. I interviewed, got the job and started traveling as a LIVE infomercial actor. That's how they pitched it to everyone. They hired aspiring actors to do in-store product demonstrations for their cool household gadgets and gizmos. Yes, like the Shamwow. I mastered the craft quickly, made a lot of money, and traveled all over the country having fun.
Sounds rad, right?! It was. And it also turned the path of self-destruction I was already on into a small country of self-destruction. You can't even imagine what unfolded throughout those 12 years, and how I've gotten to where I am today. Not to mention times 1000 how I am even alive.
CURRENT DAY: SOBER! Married to an awesome gal, Neely Woodruff, 2 awesome kids, live in McKinney, Texas - entrepreneur & speaker. On a business note... I am known in some circles as the chief connection officer. The title was given to me not because I have connections (which I have tons of them), but because of my innate ability to connect with anyone. And connect with them extremely quickly. This ability has worked wonders in my life. Opened many doors, formed countless relationships and has helped secure many meaningful partnerships for various organizations.
I am currently the VP of Strategic Partnerships for Dallas-based production company, Thought Culture, as well as a board member of the Recording Artists Guild (RAG). I am CEO of Woodruff Home Improvements, partnered with my father, specializing in energy efficient windows and siding for homes. He's been in that business since 1982 and has been a hair stylist in Dallas since 1967. It all started with him getting storm windows and siding on our house, and he loved it so much, he put samples and brochures in the waiting room of his barber shop, and the referrals came and never stopped. Our installation teams are second to none. The install process is what truly sets us apart.
In closing of the 'ABOUT' textual rant, I will say that an attitude of gratitude, coupled with the will to always learn, grow, accept change and be flexible has been the true keys that have unlocked my life success, sobriety, peace, joy and understanding. I pray for you and yours, the very same.
Dallas, Texas native - I lived in LA off and on for 12 years. I traveled for a living as a 'live infomercial actor' (product demonstrator) from 2001 till 2013, but LA was the hub. I consider it home, along with the stage. I first appeared on stage at the age of 3. I got out of the pew, went on stage and took the mic from the preacher and sang an entire Baptist Hymnal a capella, then did a 3-pose sweeping bow. My parents knew right then that I was my own soul, and I gravitated to the exact place that I was meant to be. On a stage, helping people smile, laugh, empathize, learn a little from my lessons and mentorship, and hopefully allow all of us the opportunity to connect to our inner bad ass, get out of our head and into our hearts. That's where the magic happens.
My parents divorced when I was 9, and my mom moved my little sister and I to the small town in west Texas she grew up in, Big Spring, and that's when I started rebelling. The first friend I made just happened to be the misfit in the neighborhood. He taught me how to steal from 7-11. We stole candy and Desert Storm trading cards. At 14, I started drinking and smoking weed. And doing stage theatre. At 15, I was a gangsta and on the golf team. They called me the golfin' gangsta. Also still doing theatre. I got my first arrest during this time.. possession of a pistol. At 16, I was experimenting with every drug in the book, and fell in love with LSD. I started working in the restaurant business, hosting, serving, then, bartending. More arrests. All alcohol related. Then cocaine became a huge problem when I was 20 and could not stay sober. Fortunately, and I have no idea how.. I NEVER have been arrested for drugs. Been caught with them, but the supreme architect of the universe intervened. That's one heck of a story for the 'Memoirs of Magic and Misfit' section of this site for your reading pleasure.
Cocaine, Scotch, Speed, Ecstasy, Mushrooms... you name it. I couldn't keep a job. At a restaurant. That should tell you something. Then I saw an ad in the Dallas Observer that said "ACTORS! Tired of Waiting Tables?" I said YES! And slammed down my glass of scotch. 3 days later when the fog cleared and I was somewhat 'me' again, I called the number. The office was 2 miles from my apartment in Carrollton, Texas. I interviewed, got the job and started traveling as a LIVE infomercial actor. That's how they pitched it to everyone. They hired aspiring actors to do in-store product demonstrations for their cool household gadgets and gizmos. Yes, like the Shamwow. I mastered the craft quickly, made a lot of money, and traveled all over the country having fun.
Sounds rad, right?! It was. And it also turned the path of self-destruction I was already on into a small country of self-destruction. You can't even imagine what unfolded throughout those 12 years, and how I've gotten to where I am today. Not to mention times 1000 how I am even alive.
CURRENT DAY: SOBER! Married to an awesome gal, Neely Woodruff, 2 awesome kids, live in McKinney, Texas - entrepreneur & speaker. On a business note... I am known in some circles as the chief connection officer. The title was given to me not because I have connections (which I have tons of them), but because of my innate ability to connect with anyone. And connect with them extremely quickly. This ability has worked wonders in my life. Opened many doors, formed countless relationships and has helped secure many meaningful partnerships for various organizations.
I am currently the VP of Strategic Partnerships for Dallas-based production company, Thought Culture, as well as a board member of the Recording Artists Guild (RAG). I am CEO of Woodruff Home Improvements, partnered with my father, specializing in energy efficient windows and siding for homes. He's been in that business since 1982 and has been a hair stylist in Dallas since 1967. It all started with him getting storm windows and siding on our house, and he loved it so much, he put samples and brochures in the waiting room of his barber shop, and the referrals came and never stopped. Our installation teams are second to none. The install process is what truly sets us apart.
In closing of the 'ABOUT' textual rant, I will say that an attitude of gratitude, coupled with the will to always learn, grow, accept change and be flexible has been the true keys that have unlocked my life success, sobriety, peace, joy and understanding. I pray for you and yours, the very same.