#459: John Shahidi – Social Media Mogul On Getting Healthy, Trends, & Prioritizing Family

John Shahidi is the president of Happy Dad. In this episode we dive into the importance of health, spirituality, and maintaining close family ties, how the social media landscape is changing, and the delicate balance between promoting products like alcohol and encouraging a culture of health and wellness. Timestamps: 00:30 Intro 00:00 John's Weight Loss Journey 07:38 Starting early on social media 15:46 John's childhood 20:00 Having a positive attitude and joy. 23:25 Gratitude for God 31:32 YouTube is the best platform 34:40 Create your own ecosystem 41:38 Joining trends too late 48:32 How to come up with new ideas 51:49 Hard liquor sales are down 56:31 Prioritize faith, family, health, and kindness 1:04:45 Having Valuable Friendships 1:05:48 How to have a healthy lifestyle 1:13:10 How John's wife transforms him Recorded on January 9, 2024