Elijah, aka Of The Saint, sits down with Uncle Vinny for a fire conversation. We discuss the origins of "Of The Saint", deciding to give up soccer and drop out of college, developing connections with Billboard, HipHopDx, etc, importance of growth, patience, and much more.
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0:00 - Welcome @ofthesaint_
1:20 - Meaning Behind "Of The Saint"
2:00 - Bringing Value to the Table
3:50 - Separating Yourself From Crowd
5:00 - Loving Photography Since Being a Kid
6:45 - Deciding to Move on From Soccer
7:45 - Starting to Create Youtube Content; S/O DDG
8:30 - Taking Bus All Over GTA For Soccer
9:45 - Dropping Out Of College; Going to "Vidcon"
10:30 - Deciding To Focus on Content/Photography
12:00 - Starting Own Business
12:50 - Decision to Drop Out of School
13:40 - Inspired by "Reel Goats"
14:40 - Aunt Introducing Saint to Drake at Award Show
16:00 - Importance of Connections
17:00 - Born & Raised In Jane & Finch; Single Mom
19:40 - Keep Building
20:30 - Meeting New People
21:00 - Giving Out Game; Helping Others
23:10 - How Did You Start Working With "Billboard"?
24:40 - Importance of Messaging Multiple People
25:20 - Meeting Gerald Walker, Stalley
26:00 - Keep Asking Questions
27:00 - Working With Stalley, Balancing 9 to 5
28:00 - Flying to NYC and ATL; Creating Huge Opportunity
29:10 - Getting Inside Russ' Album Release Party
31:00 - Spending Time in NYC; Getting to LA
32:50 - Shooting Your Shot
34:00 - Levels to This
35:00 - Importance of Being Professional
36:15 - Understanding the Journey; Self-Motivation
38:30 - Don't Let Anyone Kill Your Dream
40:40 - Being Teachable
41:50 - Shoutout "Beyond The Views"
42:10 - Building Up Confidence; Overthinking
43:30 - Practicing Social Skills; S/O Fivio Foreign
44:20 - Nelson Mandela, Will Smith
45:50 - "You Never Know"; Being Worthy of Good Things
47:00 - Continuing To Work & Practice; Step by Step
48:50 - Gaining Business Experience; Learning
52:00 - Importance of Being Easy to Work With
53:40 - Consistency is Key
55:10 - Making Lifestyle Changes
56:40 - Photographing Nas & Hit Boy As First Billboard Shoot
57:20 - Shot Time
58:20 - Going From Nas & Hit Boy to Rick Ross
59:10 - Being Nervous Around Rick Ross
1:00:20 - Shooting Drake & Kanye Concert; Rolling Loud
1:00:50 - Working With HipHopDX
1:01:00 - Cordae, Justin Bieber, Dreamville Photos
1:01:30 - Getting Photo Published By Billboard at 22
1:02:20 - Shoutout 4 Korners; Juno Awards; Summer Jam
1:03:50 - "I Am Meant To Be Here"
1:07:00 - Putting Energy Towards Right Things
1:07:50 - New Perspective From Travelling
1:10:00 - Connections Are Crucial
1:10:40 - Need To Be Uncomfortable to Grow
1:12:00 - Behind The Scenes Contacts
1:12:40 - Realizing What You Are Capable Of
1:13:10 - OK With Being Selfish Sometimes
1:13:50 - Need to Level Up & Be Solidified
1:17:50 - Future Plans
1:19:00 - Follow @ofthesaint_
1:20:00 - Shoutout Of The Saint