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Dr Wil’s Summary of The Diary Of A CEO - Molly Mae - Dec 13 2021

Dr Wil’s Summary of The Diary Of A CEO - Molly Mae - Dec 13 2021

Molly Mae: How She Became Creative Director Of PLT At 22

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Jul 02, 2025
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📌 EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

1. Origins & Ambition

  • Raised in Hitchin, Molly-Mae always feared a “normal life.”

  • “It petrified me to grow old without doing something extraordinary.”

  • Moved to Manchester alone with just £100 left each month—betting on herself.


2. Love Island = Launchpad, Not Love Quest

  • “No one goes on Love Island for love. I went for the opportunity.”

  • Credits her post-show success to saying ‘no’ 99% of the time and focusing on brand integrity.


3. Creative Director at PLT

  • Turned down more lucrative deals to stay loyal to PrettyLittleThing—which led to her becoming their Creative Director at 22.

  • “I bring the customer into the boardroom.”


4. Trolling, Trauma & Safety

  • Public shaming after bikini paparazzi led to breakdowns.

  • A home robbery forced her to move and hire 24/7 security.

  • “There’s no price on feeling safe.”


5. Cosmetic Regrets & Role Model Growth

  • Dissolved her fillers after realizing she no longer looked like herself.

  • “I felt the prettiest I’d ever felt—natural and real.”

  • Her openness inspired thousands to do the same.


6. Perfectionism & Burnout

  • “I don’t switch off. I am my job.”

  • Struggles with imposter syndrome but owns her learning curve:

“I’m not scared to ask, ‘What’s gross profit?’ I just want to know.”


7. Relationship with Tommy Fury

  • Built on loyalty, peace, and mutual respect.

  • “We don’t argue. He’s my home.”

  • Balancing ambition with love is a constant dance—but it works.


💡 KEY INSIGHT:
Behind the filters and fame is a young woman learning, leading, and healing in real time. Molly-Mae’s success is rooted not in luck—but in vision, values, and unshakable belief in her future.

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