Delusion By Design
Delusion By Design
Podcast Description
Sometimes, the line between crazy and brilliant is so thin that you need to see it to believe it. Here, the ones who dared to be 'delusional' share their raw, unfiltered truths about how they turned vision into reality. Going down an unconventional path is hard - through these conversations, you can start to understand how they did it and put together the blueprint for designing your own.
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Content Themes
This podcast focuses on themes of entrepreneurship, personal growth, and social media influence, with episodes showcasing topics like building a million-dollar business as a teenager, navigating crowd funding for a dating app, and strategies to succeed in video editing. Examples include in-depth discussions with guests like Leonard Sekyonda, Jamie Wykes-Hobday, and Josh Agbisit, each providing unique perspectives on their pathways to success and personal development.
Sometimes, the line between crazy and brilliant is so thin that you need to see it to believe it. Here, the ones who dared to be ‘delusional’ share their raw, unfiltered truths about how they turned vision into reality. Going down an unconventional path is hard – through these conversations, you can start to understand how they did it and put together the blueprint for designing your own.
From growing up in a low-income area of London to building a million-dollar business in the Philippines in his teens, Leonard Sekyonda’s journey is anything but ordinary.
Now at the forefront of the creator economy with MYCOMEUP, he is hired by some of the world’s largest brands to work on their social media and influencer marketing campaigns.
In this conversation, we dive deep into Leonard’s journey from his early days in a low-income, single-parent home to becoming a successful entrepreneur and published author.
We explore his path to building a seven-figure business as a teenager, developing a relentless mindset, and spotting unconventional opportunities.
Leonard shares powerful insights on embracing discomfort, goal setting, handling failure, and what truly separates successful visionaries from the rest.
Check out Leonard’s Book ‘Become Your Own Hero Again’: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Become-Your-Own-Hero-Again/dp/1796822108/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.o5UeFj9b-_a21tKgsSNfulQeKf3Sf-d8Eljh4me5Jg4.JkgpHb5c_nv5URfG-Ksho0tbdsr7vZNDSdwv3N-CPno&qid=1737390739&sr=8-1
Antonio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/antoniolfamaral/
Leonard Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leonardsekyonda/
Leonard LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leonardsekyondaemmanuel/
Leonard YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@leonardsekyonda241
MYCOMEUP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mycomeupworld/
MYCOMEUP YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MycomeupWorld
Timestamps
00:00-Trailer
01:31-Who Is Leonard Sekyonda
05:28-Leonard’s Early Days & His Journey Into Entrepreneurship
17:27-The Impact That Growing Up In A Low Income Area & Building A Relentless Mindset
33:17-What Entrepreneurship Means To Leonard
35:17-Building A Million Dollar Business In The Philippines As A 19 Year Old
51:36-How To Be An Ambassador When You’re The First Person To Look Like You To Be Somewhere
56:19-How To Spot Out Of The Box Opportunities For Yourself
1:02:52-The Power In Embracing Discomfort
1:05:55-Leonard’s Book ‘Become Your Own Hero Again’ & The Power Of Setting Goals
1:12:50-What Leonard’s Book Means To Him
1:15:01 How Leonard Approaches Failure
1:19:59-The Biggest Difference Between Visionaries That Succeed And Those Who Don’t
1:24:52-How MYCOMEUP Evolved Over Time & The Pivots Leonard Took
1:40:00-How Leonard Views The Creator Economy
1:42:36-The Friends Leonard Keeps Around Him
1:46:36-What’s Next For Leonard & MYCOMEUP
1:47:37-Leonard’s Advice For His Younger Self
1:49:18-The Power The Perception You Have Of Yourself Holds Over You
1:53:50-Seeing The Bigger Picture Of The Journey
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