The Lessons in Legacy Podcast, Philanthropy Edition, In Conversation with Ben Morton-Wright

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William Douvris was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. From an early age, he showed a talent for music, which his parents encouraged by enrolling him in the Music Industry Workshop (MIW) at twelve. MIW equipped him with the skills to write and record his own music, leading him to develop an album as a hobby.

Douvris built a recording studio in his basement, where he wrote, recorded, and mixed every song himself, layering guitar, drums, bass, vocals, and other sounds. He is particularly skilled at playing guitar, drums, piano, and bass, and he sings all his own vocals. He started playing drums at age eight, picked up the guitar at twelve, and then learned piano.

William believes that forming a cover band is a great way to start in music, a strategy he used when he formed a Metallica cover band. His time at MIW helped him refine his musical talents, allowing him to release eleven songs on iTunes and record in studios used by Prince and Kanye West. He plans to release another self-recorded album soon.

Outside of music, William is committed to philanthropy. He and his family support The Children’s Memorial Hospital in Chicago. Growing up in a Greek family, he was taught the concept of "Filotimo," which means "love of honor" and encompasses giving back to the community. This value was instilled in him from a young age, and he witnessed his parents' philanthropic efforts.

Additionally, William was influenced by his family's success in running their own restaurant. He hopes to follow in their entrepreneurial footsteps.

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