#459: John Shahidi – Social Media Mogul On Getting Healthy, Trends, & Prioritizing Family

John Shahidi is the president of Happy Dad.

In this episode we dive into the importance of health, spirituality, and maintaining close family ties, how the social media landscape is changing, and the delicate balance between promoting products like alcohol and encouraging a culture of health and wellness.

Timestamps:

00:30 Intro

00:00 John's Weight Loss Journey

07:38 Starting early on social media

15:46 John's childhood

20:00 Having a positive attitude and joy.

23:25 Gratitude for God

31:32 YouTube is the best platform

34:40 Create your own ecosystem

41:38 Joining trends too late

48:32 How to come up with new ideas

51:49 Hard liquor sales are down

56:31 Prioritize faith, family, health, and kindness

1:04:45 Having Valuable Friendships

1:05:48 How to have a healthy lifestyle

1:13:10 How John's wife transforms him

Recorded on January 9, 2024