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Society & Culture

The Dark Side of Fame (Epi 78)

podcast July 31, 2025


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They had the spotlight.

They had the fans.

They had the dream… and then they walked away.

In this raw and revealing episode, Nola reunites with her former cohost MrMelee and his brother JEVVLZ.. two artists who rose to fame on The X Factor, toured across the U.S. and Asia, and lived what many of us fantasize about.

But here’s what no one tells you:Fame doesn’t fix the parts of you that still feel invisible. Together, they unpack what really happens behind the scenes with the pressure to perform, the loss of identity, the moments of “is this really it?” And the unexpected peace that comes from walking away.

This isn’t a story about failure.It’s a conversation about freedom, growth, and letting go of the version of success that no longer fits.If you’ve ever questioned your path, felt trapped by your own dreams, or wondered what’s on the other side of “making it”.. this one’s for you.

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