From Lagos Fame to £20 in London - Denola Grey
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When Denola Grey moved to London, the world assumed he was living a glamorous, trust-fund lifestyle. In reality, his savings were depleted, he was grieving the sudden loss of a close friend, and he was down to exactly £20 in his bank account.
In this episode of Growth Through Failure, the fashion and entertainment powerhouse strips away the illusion of fame to discuss the reality of starting over in a new country.
We unpack his defining year of failure in 2022, surviving severe depression, and how he rebuilt his life from absolute rock bottom. If you've ever felt the pressure to look successful while silently falling apart, this episode is for you.
TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 02:08 The Failure Story 15:00 What Emotions Were You Feeling? 17:44 Who were the protagonists in your story? 24:01 Three Key Takeaways 29:26 Rapid Fire Questions ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
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