Ladders podcast is a raw, unfiltered journey through the come-up — hosted by Greatness Dex, Skepta’s right-hand and a respected figure in UK music, fashion and entertainment culture. Across eight episodes, Dex sits down with artists, creatives, hustlers, and visionaries who climbed from the ground up, one rung at a time. No industry gloss. No shortcuts. Just real conversations about resilience, risks, reinvention — "where they started, where they think they are and where they are going, and what it really takes to elevate.
Whether you’re building something from scratch or stuck figuring out your next move, Ladders is your blueprint for getting it by any means.
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Ladders podcast is a raw, unfiltered journey through the come-up — hosted by Greatness Dex, Skepta’s right-hand and a respected figure in UK music, fashion and entertainment culture. Across eight episodes, Dex sits down with artists, creatives, hustlers, and visionaries who climbed from the ground up, one rung at a time. No industry gloss. No shortcuts. Just real conversations about resilience, risks, reinvention — "where they started, where they think they are and where they are going, and what it really takes to elevate.
Whether you’re building something from scratch or stuck figuring out your next move, Ladders is your blueprint for getting it by any means.
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Greatness isn’t given — it’s achieved. 🪜 ✨
In Episode 1 of The Ladders Podcast, we sit down with Olaolu Slawn, the artist, designer, and cultural disruptor shaping London’s creative scene. From painting walls in Lagos to building a global brand, Slawn takes us through the real climb: the setbacks, the lessons, and the wins that don’t make it to the highlight reel.
📌 Subscribe & turn on notifications to join us every week as we climb with creators, entrepreneurs, and legends in the making.
⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro
02:00 - Family discussion
07:00 - Moving to the UK
14:00 - Icebreaker, discussing latest collabs with Nike, Rolex and Piccadilly Circus.
29:00 - Slawn discusses the negatives of moving to London and his past relationship with drugs
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