The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett E39: Jamal Edwards - From Media Student To Multimillionaire
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Oct 10, 2019 Jamal Edwards, a British entrepreneur and founder of SBTV, shares his incredible journey from a media student to a multimillionaire. He opens up about his early days filming music with a £20 phone and the challenges of sudden fame. Edwards discusses the importance of mental health, resilience, and community engagement while navigating the pressures of success. He also highlights his initiatives supporting youth mental health, revealing how his personal experiences shaped his understanding of fulfillment beyond financial success.
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Early Inspiration
- As a young, black entrepreneur from a modest background, Steven Bartlett viewed Jamal Edwards as a role model.
- Edwards's success showed Bartlett that his own dreams were possible, inspiring him greatly.
School Days
- In school, Jamal Edwards struggled with a short attention span, leading to behavioral issues.
- He found traditional education unengaging, preferring more physical and ICT-related subjects.
Strict Upbringing
- Edwards had a strict upbringing due to his mother's own experiences.
- This led him to become somewhat rebellious when he finally gained more freedom as a teenager.