When Fat Joe joined me on That Moment with Daymond John, he chose to be as vulnerable as anyone can be and share the experiences of losing his sister, best friend, and grandfather all within a short window, and how that grief ultimately shaped his life. Mixed in with stories about his mother and the way she raised him to be above all a supporter of his community, this was an incredible discussion that so many can relate to. The story of how, after 2 years, a chance encounter with strangers was what it took to snap Fat Joe out of his state of grieving is the type that really embodies being at the right place, at the right time, and it’s only because of his loss that he was even at this place to begin with! I won’t spoil it here, but Fat Joe was able to turn criticism into the fuel he needed to drive him back on top. One of the crazier moments he reflected on was when all of NYC shoe stores were looted except two of them - and he owned both. As you’ll hear in the episode, it’s really a testament to how much the community valued the respect that he continued to show them even after he made it big. You’ll also appreciate learning how Fat Joe developed a healthy sense of paranoia and how this translates into his relationships - I definitely walked away with a new perspective on how to balance optimism and vulnerability with protecting yourself and your brand. Tune in to this all new episode now of That Moment with Daymond John! Host: Daymond John Producers: Beau Dozier & Shanelle Collins; Ted Kingsbery, Chauncey Bell, & Taryn Loftus For more info on how to transform your life and business to the next level, check out DaymondJohn.com and @thesharkdaymond on all platforms!

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