What does it take to be a successful entrepreneur? The answer is never the same, but it always involves a journey of self discovery, hard work, and real life experiences with the good, bad and the ugly. Million Stories highlights the stories behind some very successful entrepreneurs and how their own faceplants in business and in life have helped them become who they are. I interviewed the incredibly talented Jo Steel. Jo is a advocate for mental health, and shares the joy of letting creativity AND authentic self shine thorough their work. Watch our interview below!
About The Series:
In this online era, we hear so much—maybe even too much—about success stories. But what if you could gain valuable insights from the real-life failures of successful entrepreneurs? Welcome to Faceplant, a series that delves into the less-than-glamorous untold stories behind people at the top of their game.
Join us as we sit down with successful entrepreneurs from a range of fields, who share the unfiltered truth behind the challenges they faced on the road to success. From renowned violinist Damien Escobar to internet entrepreneur and Moz founder Rand Fishkin, every single one of these big names failed, and failed hard — but it wasn’t the end of their story.
Discover the secrets to resilience, innovation, and unwavering determination from those who have faced the hurdles and emerged stronger than ever. Get ready to redefine success and embark on your own entrepreneurial journey. And don’t be afraid to Faceplant.
About Jo Steel:
Jo Steel is an artist and content creator from Los Angeles who specializes in body art and gained considerable attention and a following for their use of illusion makeup techniques. The attention received propelled their career forward, but also subjected them to intense social media scrutiny and expectations. These challenges spiraled into a period of depression but yet Steel came to the realization that authenticity was more important than superficial validation.
Follow Jo and see some of their amazing creations on Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok, YouTube, and Snapchat by searching Jo Steel. @ArtistJodySteel
Watch the episode here!
Million Stories is a first-of-its-kind entertainment channel. Our acclaimed content runs the gamut of subject matter and flavor. It just might inspire you, make you think, make you laugh or even make you cry. And yet, underneath it all, every one of our shows has a purpose. Our goal is to get people caring about their finances. Yes, we know it’s a subject that’s usually pretty dry, a real pain to get through, and often a big yawn. Our purpose is to change all that. If learning how to manage your money sounds difficult or dreary, then Million Stories is where you want to be.