Lilly Singh on How to Turn Depression Into Millions (Replay)

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🗓️ 16 February 2024

⏱️ 54 minutes

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YouTube Superwoman Lilly Singh turned making videos to break out of her depression, into a million-dollar entertainment empire. After struggling to find her purpose, she found fulfillment in entertaining and educating as many people as possible sparking the insane work ethic fueling her global success today. The founder of GirlLove and author of How to Be a Bawse explains why doubling down on your passion is the best way to forge your own path on this episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu. [Original air date: August 7, 2018]. SHOW NOTES: Lilly shares how being lost and unhappy inspired the start of her empire. [3:07] Lilly on creating her own path instead of following others. [9:13] Lilly describes the importance of taking ownership and how to deal with the consequences. [13:48] Lilly dives into how obsession can lead to extraordinary results and how to keep it in check. [18:40] Lilly and Tom discuss making plans for goals and having self-awareness while executing. [26:35] Lilly on the importance of learning, understanding and loving yourself. [32:20] Lilly details the origins and mission of GirlLove. [42:18] Lilly reveals the impact she wants to have on the world. [46:57] FOLLOW LILLY SINGH: YOUTUBE - https://bit.ly/1leWegH TWITTER - https://bit.ly/1TTeqdN INSTAGRAM - https://bit.ly/2pv2uMk WEBSITE - https://bit.ly/2JTJ359 FACEBOOK - https://bit.ly/2pIhSBk BOOKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: How to Be a Bawse - https://amzn.to/2jNwZpZ [4:25] FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu SPONSORS: If you purchase an item using these affiliate links, Impact Theory may receive a commission. Get 5 free AG1 Travel Packs and a FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D with your first purchase at https://drinkag1.com/impact. Try Audible free for 30 days! Just visit https://audible.com/impacttheory or text impacttheory to 500-500. This episode is sponsored by Betterhelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/impacttheory and get on your way to being your best self! ButcherBox is offering our listeners their choice of a weeknight meal essential— 3 lbs of chicken thighs, 2 lbs of ground beef, or 1 lb of premium steak tips — for free in every order for a whole year, plus, get $20 off your first order at https://butcherbox.com/impact and use code IMPACT to choose your free offer and get $20 off. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impact now to grow your business – no matter what stage you’re in. Right now get 55% off your Babbel subscription - but only for our listeners - at https://babbel.com/IMPACTTHEORY. Head to https://squarespace.com/impact for a free 14 day trial and 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Secure your digital life with proactive protection for your assets, identity, family, and tech – Go to https://aura.com/IMPACT to start your free two-week trial. Take control of your gut health by going to https://tryviome.com/impact and use code IMPACT to get 20% off your first 3 months and free shipping. ***Are You Ready for EXTRA Impact?*** If you’re ready to find true fulfillment, strengthen your focus, and ignite your true potential, the Impact Theory subscription was created just for you. *New episodes delivered ad-free, EXCLUSIVE access to hundreds of archived Impact Theory episodes, Tom AMAs, and so much more!* This is not for the faint of heart. This is for those who dare to learn obsessively, every day, day after day. *****Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3PCvJaz***** Subscribe on all other platforms (Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Downcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Podcast Republic, Podkicker, and more) : https://impacttheorynetwork.supercast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Everybody, welcome to Impact Theory. Our goal with this show and company is to introduce you to the people and ideas that will help you actually execute on your dreams.
0:13.3	All right, today's guest is a comedian, actress, entertainer, New York Times bestselling author, and one of the biggest YouTube stars on the planet.
0:22.9	With over 2.5 billion views to her name and a combined subscriber count of over 30 million,
0:29.5	it's not hard to see why Forbes magazine named her the number one influencer in the entertainment
0:34.7	category. Her rise to superstardom, however, was anything but obvious.
0:40.5	Her first video on YouTube only received 70 total views, and it took her the better part of
0:45.6	a decade of serving her viewers her signature brand of hilarious positivity to rise to the top.
0:52.2	Her determination, hard work, and blinding commitment to her fans,
0:56.8	however, paid off big time, and Forbes recently estimated her annual income at over $10 million,
1:04.2	making her the top-earning female on YouTube. She's also collaborated with some of the biggest
1:08.9	stars in the world, including Will Smith, Bill Gates, Zendaya, Selena Gomez, and Dwayne the Rock Johnson.
1:16.1	And proving that she's bankable beyond YouTube, she's also landed roles in the major motion pictures, bad moms, Ice Age collision course, and HBO's Fahrenheit 451.
1:26.7	Her reach even extends beyond entertainment. In 2017,
1:29.9	she was appointed UNICEF's Global Goodwill Ambassador and her female empowerment initiative,
1:35.3	Girl Love, was backed by Michelle Obama. And as if that wasn't enough, she's also a proven
1:41.2	entrepreneur who has launched her own lipstick with makeup juggernaut smashbox
1:45.7	and done brand partnerships with global giants such as Coca-Cola, Panteen, and Calvin Klein.
1:52.0	So please, help me in welcoming the woman Verve magazine called A Pop Culture superhero,
1:58.2	the superwoman herself, Lily Singh.
2:04.0	How good.
2:04.7	Thanks for having me.
2:06.1	Oh, thanks for being here.
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