E102: David Gandy: Highest Paid Male Model Opens Up About Insecurities & Imposter Syndrome

Published: Oct. 18, 2021, 5 a.m.

b'David Gandy is an icon and an inspiration. Once the highest paid model in the UK, the first man to ever hold that title, David changed male modelling for good. An icon of rounded masculinity as well as rugged good looks, David has been shining a torch for men for over two decades now.\\xa0Today, David tells us what it took to reach the top. Starting out as a pizza delivery boy in Essex, David has always had the attitude of wanting to be the best. Some things never change. Whether that\\u2019s staying till midnight in order to get that last delivery and be the number one delivery boy, or training in the gym five times a week in order to get to the top of modelling.\\xa0Now, David has his own label, which he\\u2019s launching in November. Creating a unique combination of lifestyle and fashion, David is taking a bold step in launching a business that\\u2019s uniquely his own. But he\\u2019s just doing what he\\u2019s always done, inspiring men to be the best version of themselves. Topics: What is it about you that made you rise to the top? What role has luck played in your success How did your world change after you blew up\\xa0Impostor syndrome Criticism and internet trolling Insecurities\\xa0Anxiety, not fitting in & being bullied\\xa0Mental health\\xa0Are you at your happiest working? Are you happy? Starting a brand Question from previous guest David: https://www.davidgandywellwear.com/ https://www.instagram.com/davidgandy_official/?hl=en https://twitter.com/DGandyOfficial Watch the episodes on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/StevenBartlettYT?sub_confirmation=1 The Diary Of A CEO live - Sign up here - https://g2ul0.app.link/diaryofaceolive Sponsors: Huel - https://uk.huel.com/ Myenergi - https://bit.ly/3oeWGnl\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices'