I Love Ugly Audio Show
by I Love Ugly
Welcome to the I Love Ugly Audio Show, hosted by Valentin Ozich, founder and Creative Director of I Love Ugly. We interview some of the most successful people we know from various areas such as music, fashion, art, politics and sports. We dissect the strategies, perspectives and lessons that have helped these people get out of the trickiest of situations to go on and became successes in their field. We also give you an insight into how our business is run, by giving you mini-lessons that will both inspire and entertain you.
Episodes
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035 — End of Year Wrap Up 2022
To say thank you for the massive year that was 2022, we have recorded a bonus ‘End of Year Wrap Up’ Podcast — in this Episode, our Brand Manager sits down with our Creative Director and runs through the high’s and lows of 2022, both professionally and personally.
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034 — A Conversation with Tom Gould
Welcome back to the I Love Ugly Audio Show. In this episode, our creative director Valentin Ozich sits down with Tom Gould — an award winning director and photographer from New Zealand. Tom has worked with clients such as Ralph Lauren, Action Bronson, Travis Scott, and Nike (just to name a few)....
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033 — Using Your Mind to Achieve Success
Welcome back to the I Love Ugly Audio Show. In this episode, we do it a little bit differently — our creative director, Valentin Ozich, sits down with Mike & Mitzi Payne, the hosts of The @wavessocial Podcast, to discuss his journey in business, and how you can leverage your Mindset to achieve...
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032 — Why Setting Goals is an Astonishingly Powerful Strategy
This is for the artists who see their clothing as an extension of their canvas. For the creative who dares to stand out from the crowd. For the designer who strives to make a statement. For the musicians whose style influences their melodies. This is for the customer that defies the conventional....
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031 — A Catchup & AMA With Valentin Ozich
It’s been a while since we’ve released a podcast, and demand for the return of The ILU Audio Show has been overwhelming. In this episode, our founder Valentin Ozich sits down and gives some context as to where we’ve been for the last year and a half. Valentin answers a range of great questions…
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030 — A Q&A with Valentin Ozich
Welcome to the I Love Ugly Audio Show. My names Valentin Ozich, Creative Director and Founder of I Love Ugly. On this episode, we do it a little bit differently. This time I'm getting interviewed for The Ice Project Podcast hosted by Business Owner Issac John. For those who aren’t familiar with…
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029 — A Conversation with John Cameron
It’s been a while since we last released an episode. But we’re happy to announce we’re back to giving you guys regular content to tune in to. With over 50,000 episode downloads, its humbling to know that our fans are finding huge value in our podcast. On this episode, our founder V, had the...
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028 — A Conversation with Beauden Barrett
Welcome to the I Love Ugly Audio Show my names Valentin Ozich, Creative Director and Founder of I Love Ugly. During lockdown, we had the opportunity to sit down with a friend of ours, New Zealand All Blacks star, Beauden Barrett. Barrett made his All Blacks Test debut in 2012 and since then has...
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027 — An Open Letter About Covid-19
An audio version of a letter from our founder Valentin Ozich in light of the current global situation. P.S. Our online store will remain operational and running as per normal. We are also offering free express shipping to all customers worldwide. Our Newmarket and Wellington flagship stores will...
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026 — A Conversation with Marlon Gerbes of Six60
Welcome to the I Love Ugly Audio Show my names Valentin Ozich, Creative Director and Founder of I Love Ugly. On this episode, we sit down with Marlon Gerbes, member of New Zealand’s most-loved band Six60. Since the formation of the 5 piece back in 2011 till now, Six60 has cultivated an...
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025 — A Little Story About Popular Thinking
Here’s a little story about popular thinking from our Creative Director and Founder, Valentin Ozich...
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024 — A Conversation with Ben Warren
Ben Warren Welcome to the I Love Ugly Audio Show my names Valentin Ozich, Creative Director and Founder of I Love Ugly. On this episode we sit down with one of New Zealand’s leading nutrition and holistic health experts, Ben Warren. Ben founded BePure over 10 years ago, providing unique…
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023 — A Conversation with Robett Hollis
Welcome to the I Love Ugly Audio Show my names Valentin Ozich, Creative Director and Founder of I Love Ugly. On this episode we sit down with New Zealand Entrepreneur Robett Hollis. For those that are unfamiliar with Robett’s background, he is an Ex-Professional National Champion Snowboarder, a...
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022 — Why Relying On Your Feelings Will Disappoint You
Welcome to the I Love Ugly Audio Show my names Valentin Ozich Creative Director and Founder of I Love Ugly. It's been a little while since we've put out any articles or podcasts and there's a reason for it: We just didn't feel like it. It's a shit reason but it's the truth. Unfortunately, using…
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021 — How To Kick-Start & Maximise Your 2020
On this episode, our Digital Director Will Munro and Creative Director/Founder Valentin Ozich dive into an in-depth discussion around the importance of goal setting for the start of the New Year and how to kick start your 2020 off in the right direction. They cover topics ranging from how to set...
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020 — A Conversation with Fraser Grut
Welcome to the I Love Ugly Audio Show my names Valentin Ozich Creative Director and Founder of I Love Ugly. On this episode, we sit down with Auckland based filmmaker, Fraser Grut. For those that are unfamiliar with Frasers work, he runs a movement called '10,000 Dreams', where every single day…
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019 — A Quick Thank You For 2019 From Our Founder
To our loyal followers, 2019 was one hell of a year. We released 12 collections. Over 300 different garments. 19 podcast episodes. 8 articles on how to be a better person. Over 500 individual Instagram posts. A 10th-anniversary collection. An art collection. A personal development art print...
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018 — Start To Finish: How We Design And Market Our Products
A lot of people asked for it, so we did it. In this episode, our digital director Will goes deep with our Creative Director V on the inner workings of how our clothing collections are put together. From the budgets and range planning all the way to marketing. This gives you an insight into the...
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017 — What To Do When You're Having A Really Shitty Day
This episode is designed for those that are having a shitty day. We all have them, but unfortunately, not all of us have the tools and tactics to get out of them. This is based off an article I wrote a few weeks back which got some great feedback. I was having a really tough week and an…
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016 — A Conversation with Dr. Paul Wood
On this episode I sit down with motivational speaker and personal development specialist, Dr Paul Wood. Dr Paul Woods story is one of the most interesting I have come across in a while. At just 18 years old, Paul went to prison and his life was off the rails. By his release in 2006, he had...
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015 — A Conversation with Nathan Chan
On this episode we sit down with entrepreneur Nathan Chan, the CEO of global media and education company, Foundr. We discuss why facing adversity is a key stepping stone to success, the importance of finding the right mentors, and what he learnt from talking to Sir Richard Branson, Tony Robbins…
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014 — Why it's more important to work harder on yourself than you do on your job
In this episode, I’m not mucking around. I want to go deep into the guts of why it’s more important to work harder on yourself than you do on your job. I’m going to offer ten of the most valuable lessons I have learnt in my journey, which I applied to my own life, to help you go to the next…
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013 — A Conversation with Quix
On this episode we sit down with friend of the brand, kiwi-international DJ, Quix. We discuss why failing university was the best thing that ever happened to him, proving to his dad that passion can pay the bills, the role faith played in his life and figuring out how to find/pursue your passion....
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012 — 7 Ways to Stop Procrastinating
On this episode I talk about procrastination, how to overcome it and why it’s the killer of all dreams and productivity. It’s a short and sharp episode designed to give you that necessary pick up in times of need which we all need from time to time. Enjoy.
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011 — 10 Stories over 10 Years
On this episode, we decided to do things a little differently. I sit down with our Digital Director, Will Munro who interviews me on this episode. He asks me about ten monumental stories that have happened to the brand over the last ten years, some you may have heard before, some not. These are…
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010 — A Conversation with Graham Henry
On this episode, we sit down with one of the most well-respected figures in world rugby, Sir Graham Henry.For those who don’t know him, he is credited with rebuilding the All Blacks legacy into what it is today and is regarded as one of the most successful sports coaches in history. Now, for…
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009 — How to Make a Million Dollars Selling Clothes
Welcome to the I Love Ugly Audio Show my names Valentin Ozich Creative Director and Founder of I Love Ugly. In this episode I’m gonna give you a step by step guide on how to make a million dollars selling clothes. I just wanna let you know that this episode isn’t strictly aimed at fashion people...
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008 — A Conversation with Dan "Hangman" Hooker
Welcome to the I Love Ugly Audio Show I’m Valentin Ozich Creative Director and Founder of I Love Ugly. On this episode we sit down with New Zealand based UFC fighter, Dan Hooker (aka The Hangman). We discuss why he ended up getting into the MMA scene, the highs and lows he experiences in between...
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007 — A Conversation with Chester Watson
On this episode we sit down with close friend and ambassador of ILU, hip-hop artist, Chester Watson. We discuss the importance of goal setting, the role ballet played in his life, how he breaks through a creative block and why experimenting with sleep and fasting improves his ability to make...
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006 — The Dangers of The Comfort Zone
A while back we posted a graph on Instagram showing the different stages of personal growth. We were blown away at how well the post did and how much it was shared. We were also intrigued to see where people saw themselves. Based on the response, we thought it would be appropriate to dive a…
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005 - V's Semi Permanent Talk
For this episode we decided to release a talk V did late in 2017 in front of a few thousand people at a design conference called Semi Permanent. This was one of the first public speaking gigs he had ever done, so it might sound a bit rusty. This talk is honest, raw, unpolished and authentic. He...
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004 - A Conversation with Chlöe Swarbrick
On this episode we sit down with the youngest MP in Parliament, the Green politician, Chlöe Swarbrick. We discuss her previous struggles and successes as a business owner, why the education system failed her at high school, and how she’s not letting age hold her back from taking on the big guns…
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003 - A Conversation with Karen Walker
On this episode we sit down with Karen Walker who has been a huge mentor of mine since the inception of the I Love Ugly. She has created arguably the most successful female fashion brand in the southern hemisphere. We discussed how she stays in peak performance, the importance of trusting your…
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002 - A Conversation with Oddisee
On this episode we sit down with long time friend of ours, New York based hip hop artist, Oddisee. We discuss his recent world tour, the role religion plays in his life and what it takes to become an artist in the world we live in today. Enjoy.
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001 - The Full History of I Love Ugly
As the first official episode of The I Love Ugly Audio Show, we thought it would be appropriate to give you a deep history lesson on the brand. Our Creative Director and Founder, Valentin Ozich, sits down with our Digital Director Will, who digs deep asking V questions about I Love Ugly's humble...
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Welcome to the I Love Ugly Audio Show, hosted by Valentin Ozich, founder and Creative Director of I Love Ugly. We interview some of the most successful people we know from various areas such as music, fashion, art, politics and sports. We dissect the strategies, perspectives and lessons that have helped these people get out of the trickiest of situations to go on and became successes in their field. We also give you an insight into how our business is run, by giving you mini-lessons that will both inspire and entertain you.
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