From First Million At 20 To Creator Economy Visionary | Leonard Sekyonda | 4 episode artwork

EPISODE · Feb 19, 2025 · 1H 57M

From First Million At 20 To Creator Economy Visionary | Leonard Sekyonda | 4

from Delusion By Design · host Antonio Amaral

From growing up in a low-income area of London to building a million-dollar business in the Philippines in his teens, Leonard Sekyonda's journey is anything but ordinary. Now at the forefront of the creator economy with MYCOMEUP, he is hired by some of the world's largest brands to work on their social media and influencer marketing campaigns.In this conversation, we dive deep into Leonard's journey from his early days in a low-income, single-parent home to becoming a successful entrepreneur and published author. We explore his path to building a seven-figure business as a teenager, developing a relentless mindset, and spotting unconventional opportunities. Leonard shares powerful insights on embracing discomfort, goal setting, handling failure, and what truly separates successful visionaries from the rest.Check out Leonard’s Book ‘Become Your Own Hero Again’: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Become-Your-Own-Hero-Again/dp/1796822108/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.o5UeFj9b-_a21tKgsSNfulQeKf3Sf-d8Eljh4me5Jg4.JkgpHb5c_nv5URfG-Ksho0tbdsr7vZNDSdwv3N-CPno&qid=1737390739&sr=8-1Antonio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/antoniolfamaral/ Leonard Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leonardsekyonda/ Leonard LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leonardsekyondaemmanuel/ Leonard YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@leonardsekyonda241 MYCOMEUP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mycomeupworld/ MYCOMEUP YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MycomeupWorld Timestamps 00:00-Trailer01:31-Who Is Leonard Sekyonda05:28-Leonard’s Early Days & His Journey Into Entrepreneurship17:27-The Impact That Growing Up In A Low Income Area & Building A Relentless Mindset33:17-What Entrepreneurship Means To Leonard35:17-Building A Million Dollar Business In The Philippines As A 19 Year Old51:36-How To Be An Ambassador When You’re The First Person To Look Like You To Be Somewhere56:19-How To Spot Out Of The Box Opportunities For Yourself 1:02:52-The Power In Embracing Discomfort1:05:55-Leonard’s Book ‘Become Your Own Hero Again’ & The Power Of Setting Goals1:12:50-What Leonard’s Book Means To Him 1:15:01 How Leonard Approaches Failure1:19:59-The Biggest Difference Between Visionaries That Succeed And Those Who Don’t1:24:52-How MYCOMEUP Evolved Over Time & The Pivots Leonard Took1:40:00-How Leonard Views The Creator Economy1:42:36-The Friends Leonard Keeps Around Him1:46:36-What’s Next For Leonard & MYCOMEUP1:47:37-Leonard’s Advice For His Younger Self1:49:18-The Power The Perception You Have Of Yourself Holds Over You1:53:50-Seeing The Bigger Picture Of The Journey

From growing up in a low-income area of London to building a million-dollar business in the Philippines in his teens, Leonard Sekyonda's journey is anything but ordinary. Now at the forefront of the creator economy with MYCOMEUP, he is hired by some of the world's largest brands to work on their social media and influencer marketing campaigns.In this conversation, we dive deep into Leonard's journey from his early days in a low-income, single-parent home to becoming a successful entrepreneur and published author. We explore his path to building a seven-figure business as a teenager, developing a relentless mindset, and spotting unconventional opportunities. Leonard shares powerful insights on embracing discomfort, goal setting, handling failure, and what truly separates successful visionaries from the rest.Check out Leonard’s Book ‘Become Your Own Hero Again’: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Become-Your-Own-Hero-Again/dp/1796822108/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.o5UeFj9b-_a21tKgsSNfulQeKf3Sf-d8Eljh4me5Jg4.JkgpHb5c_nv5URfG-Ksho0tbdsr7vZNDSdwv3N-CPno&qid=1737390739&sr=8-1Antonio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/antoniolfamaral/ Leonard Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leonardsekyonda/ Leonard LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leonardsekyondaemmanuel/ Leonard YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@leonardsekyonda241 MYCOMEUP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mycomeupworld/ MYCOMEUP YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MycomeupWorld Timestamps 00:00-Trailer01:31-Who Is Leonard Sekyonda05:28-Leonard’s Early Days & His Journey Into Entrepreneurship17:27-The Impact That Growing Up In A Low Income Area & Building A Relentless Mindset33:17-What Entrepreneurship Means To Leonard35:17-Building A Million Dollar Business In The Philippines As A 19 Year Old51:36-How To Be An Ambassador When You’re The First Person To Look Like You To Be Somewhere56:19-How To Spot Out Of The Box Opportunities For Yourself 1:02:52-The Power In Embracing Discomfort1:05:55-Leonard’s Book ‘Become Your Own Hero Again’ & The Power Of Setting Goals1:12:50-What Leonard’s Book Means To Him 1:15:01 How Leonard Approaches Failure1:19:59-The Biggest Difference Between Visionaries That Succeed And Those Who Don’t1:24:52-How MYCOMEUP Evolved Over Time & The Pivots Leonard Took1:40:00-How Leonard Views The Creator Economy1:42:36-The Friends Leonard Keeps Around Him1:46:36-What’s Next For Leonard & MYCOMEUP1:47:37-Leonard’s Advice For His Younger Self1:49:18-The Power The Perception You Have Of Yourself Holds Over You1:53:50-Seeing The Bigger Picture Of The Journey

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