Episode 125

Alex Warren - How Creating Videos Helped Save His Life and Achieve Financial Freedom

May 6, 20211h 8m

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Show Notes

Alex Warren is a popular YouTuber, TikTok star and internet celebrity who co-founded the famed content house, “The Hype House” The crazy part is just a few years ago Alex was homeless. On today's podcast, Alex shares how he went from homeless and dead broke to one of the most famous Internet personalities in the world all before his twenty- first birthday. Listen in to hear how he turned tragedy and trauma into triumph at such a young age.

Highlights:

How he started filming videos at just 11 years old (shortly after his father passed away)

The ultimatum his mom gave him: stop filming or get out of the house

What life was like as a homeless YouTuber

How he crossed paths with Thomas Petrou to form The Hype House.

Alex introduces the Hype House’s upcoming Netflix show

Behind the scenes of being an internet celebrity

A candid conversation about Alex’s mental health

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