S2.E1: "Believing in Myself & Finding Balance": Eddie Mullon on his Journey from Barefoot Dreamer to Fashion Innovator

In this Season 2 episode of Black Excellence, Unfiltered, hosts Dr. Tiamo and Anya sit down with serial entrepreneur, investor, and fashion-tech pioneer Eddie Mullon for a deeply reflective conversation on ambition, identity, and balance. Born in Malawi and raised in the UK, Eddie shares how his early experiences; including navigating racism and displacement; shaped his drive to build, innovate, and believe in himself. That journey ultimately led him to found Fashion GPS, a groundbreaking platform that transformed the fashion industry and later evolved into Launchmetrics, a multi million dollar venture. Beyond the success, Eddie opens up about the personal cost of entrepreneurship and the lessons he learned the hard way about burnout, self-care, and redefining success. Now focused on mentoring, philanthropy, and purpose-driven work, Eddie explores how business, mindfulness, and human connection can coexist and why wellbeing is just as important as building the next big thing. This episode is an honest and inspiring exploration of resilience, reinvention, and what it really means to build a life that’s both impactful and balanced.