The Challenges of the Talent World and Staying True to Oneself with Vinnie Potestivo

Join me, Furkhan Dandia, on this captivating episode of EZ Conversations as I sit down with the incredibly talented Vinnie Potestivo. Together, we delve into the intricate world of talent management, exploring Vinnie's remarkable journey and the many labels that often accompany it. As Vinnie opens up about his experiences, we follow him through the industry's highs and lows, shedding light on his challenges and triumphs. From navigating the complexities of early childhood to carving a path in the competitive realm of talent management, Vinnie offers invaluable insights into the nuances of his profession. But our conversation doesn't stop there. We delve deeper into the significance of mental health in the talent world, unravelling the misconceptions and stigma surrounding it. Vinnie shares his struggles and triumphs, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing mental well-being in an industry that often demands perfection. Through candid anecdotes and thought-provoking discussions, Vinnie Potestivo and I explore the multifaceted landscape of talent management, offering listeners a glimpse into the realities behind the glitz and glamour. Please tune in to this enlightening episode, as we embark on a journey of discovery and introspection only on EZ Conversations. Vinnie Potestivo is an Emmy Award-winning Media Advisor who helps clients build and maintain the media platform they need to reach and sustain their goals. He is the Host of "I Have A Podcast®" and the Editor-in-Chief of ihaveapodcast, a Google News source that connects independent creators with opportunities to grow their careers and get discovered. As a television network executive at MTV Networks (98-07), he discovered talent and developed new ways to support their goals. Pioneering how brands and business owners could contribute to their public narrative, he helped them become hosts, stars, and producers of their TV series. Early hits include Punk'd, The Osbournes, Wild 'N Out, TRL, 8th & Ocean, Laguna Beach, & The Challenge. Talent brands he helped launch include Mandy Moore, Beyoncé Carter, Nick Cannon, Molly Sims, Lindsay Lohan, Ashlee & Jessica Simpson, Kelly & Jack Osbourne, and so many more. Sponsors of the Podcast: BetterHelp: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://betterhelp.com/ez10⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 10% off your first month of therapy Mint Mobile: ⁠https://trymintmobile.com/ez10⁠ for 15$ for an unlimited cell phone plan We Are Wild for 25% off your first order: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://zen.ai/EZ23⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Four Sigmatic: Use code "EZCONVERSATIONS" for 10% off your order. If you would like to support EZ Conversations, here are all the ways you can do that: ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/eunoiazen⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://m.facebook.com/eunoiazen⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ YouTube⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrqBp_zdRiIfBRV4wURSZ2A⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/furkhan-dandia-macp-mba-072a8a1ba/⁠ Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/EzConversations⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or find Furkhan's Book, Pursuit of Self Love: 30 Uplifting Messages and Reflections. The Kindle version is available on Amazon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.ca/Pursuit-Self-Love-Uplifting-Messages-Reflections-ebook/dp/B0C4D1XYL1⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to the EZ Reflections Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ez-reflections-newsletter.beehiiv.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices