Managed

What really happens after Love Island ends?
In this episode of Managed, Shakira Khan sits down with her manager Emily Hibbert and Hannah to break down the reality of life after the villa — from overwhelming brand deals and choosing management to mental health, identity, and navigating fame.
Shakira opens up about her experience growing up, speaking on racism, staying authentic online, and building a long-term career beyond reality TV. This is an honest look at the creator industry, influencer marketing, and what it actually takes to turn viral fame into something sustainable.

00:00 Meet Shakira Khan & life after Love Island
03:00 Meeting 20+ agencies & choosing management
07:30 Red flags in talent agencies (what to avoid)
12:00 Building a real relationship with your manager
17:00 The reality of leaving the villa (mental health)
22:00 Speaking on racism & using your platform
27:00 How Shakira planned her brand deals before the show
32:00 Content creation, briefs & staying authentic
38:00 TV opportunities vs brand deals (what matters more)
44:00 Fame pressure, public scrutiny & mental resilience
52:00 Long-term strategy, money & building a career
58:30 Final advice: don’t rush, choose wisely

Managed is a podcast/ digital show interviewing industry leaders across media, business, sports and more who found success at a young age.
Hosted by talent agency owner Hannah Holland who founded HLD in 2019 at 24 years old, she has witnessed the struggles and less than Instagram-worthy realities of building a business to a 7 figure success at a young age.

Follow Hannah Holland: https://www.instagram.com/hannahroseholland/

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/managedpod/
YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@hldtalent2655
TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@managedpod
HLD TALENT: https://hldtalent.com
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Managed is a podcast/ digital show interviewing industry leaders across media, business, sports and more who found success at a young age.
Hosted by talent agency owner Hannah Holland who founded HLD in 2019 at 24 years old, she has witnessed the struggles and less than Instagram-worthy realities of building a business to a 7 figure success at a young age.

Follow Hannah Holland: https://www.instagram.com/hannahroseholland/

00:00 Unpaid for years
01:00 Meet Lielle
02:30 Started at eight
04:00 Retail grind story
06:00 No social life
08:30 Covid changed everything
11:00 Celebrity breakthrough moment
15:30 Signature style secrets
25:30 Career defining moments
48:30 Love Island saga

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/managedpod/
YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@hldtalent2655
TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@managedpod
HLD TALENT: https://hldtalent.com
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In this episode, Hannah sits down with Liam Brown, founder of Redē Talent, to talk about what it takes to build a talent management agency. After beginning his career as an intern on the brand side and working his way up to Head of Influencer, Liam found himself navigating industry chaos before branching out and starting his own company.

Now, Liam is building a very different kind of agency that prioritises creator longevity over quick money. In this conversation, he shares why he’s turned down five-figure brand deals, the biggest mistake he sees creators making when it comes to partnerships, and the importance of fostering a community within your talent roster.

It’s a candid look at the realities behind the deals seen online, the pressures of the influencer world, and what it actually takes to build a sustainable career, both as a creator and the person managing them.

Managed is a podcast/ digital show interviewing industry leaders across media, business, sports and more who found success at a young age.
Hosted by talent agency owner Hannah Holland who founded HLD in 2019 at 24 years old, she has witnessed the struggles and less than Instagram-worthy realities of building a business to a 7 figure success at a young age.

Follow Hannah Holland: https://www.instagram.com/hannahroseholland/

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/managedpod/
YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@hldtalent2655
TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@managedpod
HLD TALENT: https://hldtalent.com
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Managed: Hannah’s Office Hours, Hannah shares the real lessons behind building a team, hiring the right people, and learning to let go as a founder.

From early hiring mistakes to managing company culture, emotional intelligence in leadership, and avoiding burnout, this episode breaks down what it actually takes to grow a successful team and scale a business.
If you're a founder, entrepreneur, or aspiring talent manager, this episode is packed with honest insights about leadership, hiring decisions, and building a company culture that works.

Managed is a podcast/ digital show interviewing industry leaders across media, business, sports and more who found success at a young age.
Hosted by talent agency owner Hannah Holland who founded HLD in 2019 at 24 years old, she has witnessed the struggles and less than Instagram-worthy realities of building a business to a 7 figure success at a young age.

Follow Hannah Holland: https://www.instagram.com/hannahroseholland/

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/managedpod/
YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@hldtalent2655
TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@managedpod
HLD TALENT: https://hldtalent.com
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Managed, Rachel joins Hannah for an honest conversation about growing up online, early YouTube success, brand deals, money, authenticity, and the surreal moment Kylie Jenner entered the chat.

From being embarrassed at school for “doing YouTube” to turning down major brand money that didn’t align, Rachel shares the reality of building a long-term career in the creator industry. They also unpack dating while being public, monetisation myths, viral moments, and why authenticity always wins.

Topics include influencer income, brand strategy, viral TikTok moments, cosmetic surgery transparency, YouTube monetisation, creator longevity, and building a personal brand that lasts.

Managed is a podcast/ digital show interviewing industry leaders across media, business, sports and more who found success at a young age.
Hosted by talent agency owner Hannah Holland who founded HLD in 2019 at 24 years old, she has witnessed the struggles and less than Instagram-worthy realities of building a business to a 7 figure success at a young age.

Follow Hannah Holland: https://www.instagram.com/hannahroseholland/

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/managedpod/
YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@hldtalent2655
TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@managedpod
HLD TALENT: https://hldtalent.com
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.