Entrepreneurship is a rollercoaster of wins and losses. But what if we told you that viewing these losses as opportunities for growth could change everything? In this episode, we’re joined again by founder of I Love Ugly, Valentin Ozich, to have a candid conversation about the ups and downs of entrepreneurship. Valentin returns as a follow-up to our interview last year to explain the mindset shift that helped him continue to grow his brand, even when life got really hard. He explores the power of personal growth and self-care, the importance of celebrating life’s mundane moments and how to ease up on ourselves. 

We explore topics including the fascinating world of subconscious reprogramming, how to overcome obstacles, finding clarity in our goals and finding connection. This episode is motivating, uplifting and real. Join us on this inspiring journey of self-discovery and purpose. 

Learn more about Valentin:

1. I Love Ugly: https://www.iloveugly.com/ 
2. I Love Ugly on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iloveugly/  
3. Valentin Ozich on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valentinozich 

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Show Notes:

1. 00:15 - Catching up on I Love Ugly and how the past year has gone for the brand and Valentin. 
2. 01:20 - Big changes in Valentin’s life and thoughts on “The War of Art.”
3. 08:10 - Mindset, discipline and celebration. 
4. 12:30 - How to live in the moment as an entrepreneur and relieve the pressure of “the grind.”
5. 17:10 - Why you need to work harder on yourself than on your business.
6. 23:45 - Clarify what you want to accomplish and how to show up. 
7. 27:00 - How to achieve your goals through persistence. 
8. 31:00 - Thoughts on 15 years of I Love Ugly and what inspired Valentin to step out of the driver’s seat.
9. 38:00 Life will always intervene and force you to take breaks
10. 40:15 Entrepreneurship can be lonely. Remember to keep “wise council” around you.
11. 47:25 - How Valentin stays creative artistically while managing a business. 
12. 51:40 - How to use your subconscious mind to solve problems. 
13. 53:30 - Valentin’s art and future goals with helping others. 
14. 55:40 - Who is making waves and why?

Mentioned in this episode:

• Danny Morel https://www.instagram.com/dannymorel/?hl=en 

Big Things with Mitzi (@mmmitzi) and Mike (@mmmiiike).

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Production by Morgan Berna, editing by Oliver Banyard.