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Unlike Me

Felix Levine 177 Episodes Dec 8, 2025

Unlike Me is a podcast hosted by Felix Levine, who interviews people he claims to have nothing in common with. Guests range from a former hitman and New York City's mayor to world champion athletes and billionaire CEOs. The show aims to explore diverse perspectives and stories. New episodes are released every Monday morning at 8 AM ET.

Episodes

Divorce, Dating, and $25M Exits with Jaclyn Johnson
Divorce, Dating, and $25M Exits with Jaclyn Johnson Dec 8, 2025 01:15:40 Today’s guest is Jaclyn Johnson, a serial entrepreneur, investor, and the founder of Cherub, a new platform reimagining how early-stage founders and investors connect. Before Cherub, Jaclyn built and exited Create & Cultivate, leading her to over $25M of exits and cementing her as one of the most influential builders in modern women’s business culture.In this conversation, we get into the real
Mallory Edens: Spearheading Female Representation in Hollywood, Overcoming a Traumatic Near-Death Accident, and Carving Out Her Own Lane Within Her Successful Family Name
Mallory Edens: Spearheading Female Representation in Hollywood, Overcoming a Traumatic Near-Death Accident, and Carving Out Her Own Lane Within Her Successful Family Name Dec 1, 2025 00:41:00 In this episode, I sit down with Mallory Edens, founder of Little Ray Media, a production company focused on elevating stories by and about women in film and television. We discuss her passion for reshaping which stories get told in Hollywood and who gets to tell them. Mallory also opens up about a traumatic accident that changed her trajectory and strengthened her resilience and clarity of purpos
Why Pinpoint Might Be the Most Underrated Software for Brands Selling on Social Media - A Sitdown with CEO Josh Cohen
Why Pinpoint Might Be the Most Underrated Software for Brands Selling on Social Media - A Sitdown with CEO Josh Cohen Oct 20, 2025 00:53:04 In this episode, I sit down with Josh Cohen, CEO of Pinpoint - one of my portfolio companies that just raised a $2.5 million seed round from top investors, as well as KSI with his Sidemen Fund. We talk about how Pinpoint is helping brands convert their social audiences into paying customers and why I think it’s one of the most underrated tools out there right now. Josh and I dive into what efficie
SOLO EP: Unfiltered Q&A on VC, Creators, and the Importance of Failing Quickly
SOLO EP: Unfiltered Q&A on VC, Creators, and the Importance of Failing Quickly Oct 6, 2025 00:58:40 In this solo episode, I sit down for an unfiltered Q&A from my work at the intersection of venture capital and the creator economy. I talk about what I’ve learned from building on my own, the importance of failing quickly, and how those failures have shaped the way I think about business, ownership, and growth. If you’re a founder, creator, or just curious about what it’s really like behind th
$64M Creator Fund: How Megan Lightcap Is Backing the Next Wave of Creator Entrepreneurs
$64M Creator Fund: How Megan Lightcap Is Backing the Next Wave of Creator Entrepreneurs Sep 18, 2025 00:55:04 In this episode, I sit down with Megan Lightcap, partner at Slow Ventures, which recently raised its $64 million creator fund to back creator-led businesses. While both Megan and I operate at the intersection of venture capital and the creator economy, we approach it from very different angles, which made for a dynamic and thought-provoking conversation. We unpack the structure of Slow Ventures, e
Journey Is Fixing a Broken Loyalty System: How John Sutton Is Uniting Personalization with A Loyalty Program That Goes Far Beyond Points
Journey Is Fixing a Broken Loyalty System: How John Sutton Is Uniting Personalization with A Loyalty Program That Goes Far Beyond Points Aug 1, 2025 00:55:04 n this episode, I sit down with John Sutton, CEO and founder of Journey—a company rethinking loyalty from the ground up. We talk about why the traditional points-based model is outdated, and how Journey is introducing a smarter, more personalized system designed for independent and boutique hotels. John shares his path from helping scale Red Ventures into a digital powerhouse to now building a pla
Is Phia the next $1B Business? Sophia Kianni Talks Co-Founding with Her Best Friend, How She Stays Level-Headed Through All the Media Attention, and How She's Always Been a Hustler
Is Phia the next $1B Business? Sophia Kianni Talks Co-Founding with Her Best Friend, How She Stays Level-Headed Through All the Media Attention, and How She's Always Been a Hustler Jul 21, 2025 01:33:08 In this episode I sit down with Sophia Kianni to discuss Phia, the comparison-shopping platform she’s building with her best friend, Phoebe Gates that helps Gen Z save money—think Google Flights for fashion. We dig into how she stays grounded despite nonstop media attention, the pressure of being in the spotlight, and her lifelong hustler mindset. Sophia also shares how she juggles dating while bu
Jeremiah Brown Isn’t Holding Back: Villa Betrayals, Unfinished Love, and Are the Friendships Over for Good?
Jeremiah Brown Isn’t Holding Back: Villa Betrayals, Unfinished Love, and Are the Friendships Over for Good? Jul 12, 2025 00:36:59 Jeremiah Brown isn’t holding anything back. In this episode, he opens up about the friendships that fell apart after leaving the Villa, including whether things are really over with the boys who voted him out. He reflects on the intense relationship that defined his time in the villa, what he learned from it, and the connection that surprised him most. We also get into how he’s adjusting to life p
Colleen Pelly: Secrets to Being a Standout Job Candidate, What Top Job Recruiters Are Looking For, How to Negotiate Your Salary, and Her Own Experience Scaling Her Business While on Maternity Leave
Colleen Pelly: Secrets to Being a Standout Job Candidate, What Top Job Recruiters Are Looking For, How to Negotiate Your Salary, and Her Own Experience Scaling Her Business While on Maternity Leave Jul 1, 2025 01:05:44 In this episode, top recruiter and founder of her company the Linchpin Co., Colleen Pelly breaks down exactly what it takes to stand out in today’s competitive job market — from resume red flags to the subtle signals that make hiring managers say yes. We dive into the art of salary negotiation, why certain demographics consistently undersell themselves, and how to approach job searching with strat
Ashwinn Krishnaswamy Talks Building Iconic Brands, How Founders Burn Money on Paid Ads, and Getting Arrested
Ashwinn Krishnaswamy Talks Building Iconic Brands, How Founders Burn Money on Paid Ads, and Getting Arrested May 31, 2025 01:30:34 Ashwinn Krishnaswamy is the co-founder of Oklahoma Smokes and Sunpowder, and one of the most thoughtful brand minds in the game. In this episode, we talk about what it actually takes to build a brand that lasts, why most early-stage founders waste money on paid ads, and how a run-in with the cops turned into a story worth telling.He breaks down why identity matters more than aesthetics, why perfor
Lexi Wood on Public vs. Private Relationships, How Traumatic Moment Changed Her, Summer House Return Rumors, and Did She Ever Even Love Jesse?
Lexi Wood on Public vs. Private Relationships, How Traumatic Moment Changed Her, Summer House Return Rumors, and Did She Ever Even Love Jesse? May 23, 2025 01:10:16 Lexi Wood has been modeling for nearly 17 years, but you probably know her from the headlines. In this episode, we unpack the back-and-forth drama with Jesse, her raw take on a traumatic life moment, and why she thinks people constantly underestimate her intelligence. Lexi gets real about the pressure of being misunderstood, the blurred lines of public relationships, and whether she’s coming back
How High Performers Weigh Cash vs. Equity (And What You Should Know)
How High Performers Weigh Cash vs. Equity (And What You Should Know) Apr 25, 2025 00:34:48 In this episode, I break down the cash vs. equity decision through the lens of the creator economy—and how the same principles apply to anyone building leverage today. Whether you’re a founder, operator, or creator, if you have a chance to own a piece of what you help build, understanding this tradeoff is critical.

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