How SMILEZ Got Casted On Squid Game and Joined Steph Curry & Drake’s Inner Circle

How SMILEZ Got Casted On Squid Game and Joined Steph Curry & Drake’s Inner Circle

Author: Money Buys Happiness November 18, 2025 Duration: 1:14:31

Smilez went from tearing his knee, spiraling into three months of depression, to becoming an actor on Squid Game Season 2, getting brand deals with Foot Locker & Puma, and getting personally called out by Drake to pull up and hoop at his house.This is one of the craziest glow-up stories we’ve had on the show — and he held NOTHING back.In this episode, Smilez breaks down:- How he got cast in Squid Game Season 2- The injury that almost ended everything- Why he was “mad at God” for months- Going viral for the first time- How Drake hit him saying “come get dusted”- What it’s actually like inside Drake’s camp- The moment everything changed in his content career- Why money doesn’t buy happiness — but freedom- How Toronto creators can ACTUALLY break throughIf you’re a creator, athlete, storyteller, or someone grinding through a dark season right now… this episode will hit different.

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Ernesto Gaita and Anthony Sorella, the millennial entrepreneurs behind Money Buys Happiness, host a series of conversations that feel more like a late-night talk with insightful friends than a formal interview. The core of this podcast is built on genuine dialogue with cultural icons, where their personal life experiences and candid views on current trends take center stage. You’ll hear discussions that naturally challenge conventional wisdom about success, value, and fulfillment within the realms of business and entrepreneurship. Each episode digs into the nuanced relationship between financial pursuits and personal well-being, moving beyond simple clichés. The aim is to leave you with fresh perspectives that might subtly alter how you approach your own goals and daily life. Tune in for thoughtful, often surprising takes from people who’ve shaped the modern landscape, all through the accessible, engaging format of this podcast. It’s a space where big ideas about building a meaningful life and career are explored with curiosity and depth.
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