Listen "28: Leo Mandella: Earning Mad Money, Staying Humble, Parents, Building Hype & The Future "
Episode Synopsis
Leo Mandella aka Gully Guy Leo started his career as a fashion creator at just 13 years old, turning up to Supreme drops every Thursday to take photos in the latest hyped clothing. In this episode, Leo reflects on what rapid success felt like at such a young age and working with some of the biggest fashion brands around the world. He also shares his views on how social platforms operate today, and where he would begin if he were to start all over again.
00:44 - 04:49 Where Leo's journey began
04:49 - 10:09 Dealing with hate and securing that first booking
10:09 - 21:40 Career-defining moments for Leo
21:40 - 23:28 How to take on constructive criticism
23:28 - 25:59 How the platforms and industries have changed
25:59 - 32:31 Who Leo looks at for inspiration
32:21 - 34:02 What matters to Leo today
34:02 - 39:09 Where Leo sees opportunity in the social landscape
39:09 - Creators Leo loves at the moment
Leo's favourite creators:
Bailey J Mills, Duke + Dexter, Aimé Leon Dore & Clint Ogbenna.
This episode is sponsored by Viewture. Providing up-front funding for content creators.
You can find more UNBOXED content on TikTok, Instagram & YouTube.
A Listen production, with Arcade Media.
00:44 - 04:49 Where Leo's journey began
04:49 - 10:09 Dealing with hate and securing that first booking
10:09 - 21:40 Career-defining moments for Leo
21:40 - 23:28 How to take on constructive criticism
23:28 - 25:59 How the platforms and industries have changed
25:59 - 32:31 Who Leo looks at for inspiration
32:21 - 34:02 What matters to Leo today
34:02 - 39:09 Where Leo sees opportunity in the social landscape
39:09 - Creators Leo loves at the moment
Leo's favourite creators:
Bailey J Mills, Duke + Dexter, Aimé Leon Dore & Clint Ogbenna.
This episode is sponsored by Viewture. Providing up-front funding for content creators.
You can find more UNBOXED content on TikTok, Instagram & YouTube.
A Listen production, with Arcade Media.
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