What does it really take to build something bigger than yourself? In this episode of The Quiet Truth, we sit down with Lanny Smith, founder of Actively Black, to unpack the price of chasing purpose. From one hour of sleep during Fashion Week to the duality of joy and pain in entrepreneurship, Lanny shares why staying in a “delusion” isn’t madness—it’s survival.
This conversation dives into the hidden costs of building a Black-owned movement, the weight of identity, and the resilience it demands. If you’ve ever wondered whether your dream is worth the sacrifice, this is the truth you need to hear.
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