Unfiltered Success With Angie Nwandu, CEO Of The Shade Room

Join us in this insightful episode as Deja sits down with Angie Nwandu, the visionary CEO and founder of The Shade Room. Angie shares her remarkable journey from humble beginnings to leading one of the most influential social media platforms in the hip-hop community. In a candid conversation, Angie discusses her daily routines, the importance of taking breaks from social media, the challenges of dealing with celebrity backlash, and the power of faith and perseverance. She also delves into her passion for screenwriting and her future aspirations. This episode is a testament to resilience and the relentless pursuit of dreams.

• Deja introduces Angie Nwandu, CEO of The Shade Room.
• f overview of Angie’s journey and accomplishments.

• Angie explains her dislike for routines and her dynamic daily schedule.
• Discussion on the importance of taking breaks from social media for mental health.

• Angie recounts the early days of The Shade Room, started in her apartment in Hawthorne.
• Reflections on the struggles that propelled her to success.

• Angie shares her views on the psychological effects of constant social media use.
• The necessity of disconnecting to maintain a healthy perspective.

• Insights on dealing with backlash from celebrities like Cardi B.
• Learning to not take things personally and maintaining professionalism.

• Angie talks about the role of faith in overcoming challenges.
• The importance of belief and perseverance during tough times.

• Angie’s journey and experiences in screenwriting.
• Future projects and aspirations in the film industry.

• Upcoming projects with The Shade Room.
• Angie’s vision for her legacy and the impact she wants to leave.

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[Editor’s note: This episode uses audio from an interview interview that published in January 2023.]