Ugo Mozie is an acclaimed fashion designer, entrepreneur, and creative visionary who began his remarkable journey by co-founding his first fashion brand, Aston Mozie, at just 18 years old. Originally from Nigeria, Ugo moved to New York at 17 and quickly became a driving force in the fashion industry, working with icons such as Stevie Wonder, Beyoncé, and Diana Ross. His influence extends beyond design, as he’s dedicated to elevating African culture and heritage through his forthcoming luxury lifestyle brand, 11:16. Ugo is passionate about empowering others to express their individuality, believing that style is about personal perspective and authenticity. Takeaways: Personal Perspective Is Power: Ugo emphasizes that your unique story and point of view are your strongest assets in fashion and creativity, setting you apart in a crowded industry. Culture as Storytelling: Through his upcoming brand 11:16, Ugo is reinventing the narrative around African luxury and using fashion as a platform to educate and inspire the world about authentic African culture. Build the Right Team: Success doesn’t happen alone—Ugo highlights the importance of surrounding yourself with a team that supports your vision, pushes you higher, and keeps you grounded. Sound Bites: “My gift has allowed me the ability to help people unlock their inner dreams... when people feel good about themselves, they do good things.” “We were the artists that really just created without any boundaries... We don’t put limits to the possibilities.” “When people buy a piece of our garment, they’re buying a piece of culture, a piece of history, a story that hasn’t really been told on this kind of forefront before.” Connect & Discover Ugo: Instagram: @ugomozie LinkedIn: @ugomozie X: @ugomozie Threads: @ugomozie Website: elevensixteenlabs.com 🔥 Ready to Unleash Your Inner Game-Changer? 🔥 Mick Hunt’s BEST SELLING book, How to Be a Good Leader When You’ve Never Had One: The Blueprint for Modern Leadership, is here to light a fire under your ambition and arm you with the real-talk strategies that only Mick delivers. 👉 Grab your copy now and level up your life → Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books A Million FOLLOW MICK ON: Spotify: MickUnplugged Instagram: @mickunplugged Facebook: @mickunpluggedYouTube: @MickUnpluggedPodcast LinkedIn: @mickhunt Website: MickHuntOfficial.com Apple: MickUnplugged Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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