I Am Not My Hair

In this short episode, I talk about why the dreams that scare us the most are often the ones we’re meant to pursue. As I prepare for the first Niyah Network event, Creator Catalyst, I reflect on how much I’ve grown through the process of building something that once felt bigger than me. If you’ve ever felt nervous about chasing a big vision, this conversation is for you.

Most ambitious people don’t struggle with motivation. They struggle with slowing down. In this episode of I Am Not My Hair , I talk about the uncomfortable feeling many of us experience when we’re not working, building, or chasing the next goal. For years I’ve been in constant “go mode,” working toward the next milestone, the next version of myself, the next level. But recently I started asking a...

What happens when the one thing you built your entire identity around gets taken away? In this episode of I Am Not My Hair, we’re talking about what it really means to detach your self-worth from your goals. From athletes who struggle after injury, to creators who spiral when engagement drops, to my own experience losing my hair after modeling — this conversation is about identity. There’s a diffe...

I started a podcast without a studio. I'm recording this in my car. And honestly? That's kind of the whole point. Let's talk about chasing your goals before you feel ready — and what you actually gain when you do.

In this 20-minute conversation, Kay and I talk about the real experiences creators go through — from self-doubt to pressure to comparison — and why community makes all the difference. Building can feel isolating, but the right people around you can change everything. If you’re on your creative journey, this episode is your reminder that you don’t have to do it alone. Subscribe, leave a review, and...

This is a short, intentional conversation about pushing through fear and staying committed to your path — even when the next step isn’t fully clear. In this 15-minute mini interview, Jay opens up about his journey with modeling, his experience attending ComplexCon, his relationship with Visionary Club, and what’s personally driving him as he moves into 2026.This episode wasn’t about rapid-fire que...

In Episode 1 of I Am Not My Hair, Niyah sits down with Luke Paul — founder of Visionary Club — to explore what it truly means to be a visionary before the success, before the validation, and before the wins. Luke shares the mindset shifts required to build a clothing brand from the ground up, the mental discipline behind long-term success, and the internal work that happens long before recognition...