I Love Ugly Audio Show

To say thank you for the massive year that was 2022, we have recorded a bonus ‘End of Year Wrap Up’ Podcast — in this Episode, our Brand Manager sits down with our Creative Director and runs through the high’s and lows of 2022, both professionally and personally.

Welcome back to the I Love Ugly Audio Show. In this episode, our creative director Valentin Ozich sits down with Tom Gould — an award winning director and photographer from New Zealand. Tom has worked with clients such as Ralph Lauren, Action Bronson, Travis Scott, and Nike (just to name a few). The discussion goes both deep and wide on this episode; from how to get your break in a competitive industry, how to avoid creative burnout, and the power of goal setting & visualisation. We have been wanting to get Tom on the podcast for a while, and this marks our first guest on the ILU Audio Show in over 2 years. Enjoy the episode.

Welcome back to the I Love Ugly Audio Show. In this episode, we do it a little bit differently — our creative director, Valentin Ozich, sits down with Mike & Mitzi Payne, the hosts of The @wavessocial Podcast, to discuss his journey in business, and how you can leverage your Mindset to achieve Success in Business.

This is for the artists who see their clothing as an extension of their canvas. For the creative who dares to stand out from the crowd. For the designer who strives to make a statement. For the musicians whose style influences their melodies. This is for the customer that defies the conventional. For the budding entrepreneur who wants to make their dent in the world or for the person who simply wants to become a little better every day. For all those who aspire to inspire, I've written this for you.

It’s been a while since we’ve released a podcast, and demand for the return of The ILU Audio Show has been overwhelming. In this episode, our founder Valentin Ozich sits down and gives some context as to where we’ve been for the last year and a half. Valentin answers a range of great questions from some of our most loyal fans from our ‘AMA’ the other day on Instagram. We go deep in this episode (as we usually do) and we know there is some real authentic value for others seeking to grow and inspire within their own personal & professional journeys. It’s good to be back. 

Welcome to the I Love Ugly Audio Show. My names Valentin Ozich, Creative Director and Founder of I Love Ugly. On this episode, we do it a little bit differently. This time I'm getting interviewed for The Ice Project Podcast hosted by Business Owner Issac John. For those who aren’t familiar with my personal story or those who want to learn more about the behind the scenes at I Love Ugly, mindset and marketing this one is for you. I dive deep and chat about design, trends, business models and what success really looks like. This episode packs punch. Enjoy.

It’s been a while since we last released an episode. But we’re happy to announce we’re back to giving you guys regular content to tune in to​. With over 50,000 episode downloads, its humbling to know that our fans are finding huge value in our podcast. On this episode, ​our founder V,​ had the opportunity to sit down with a good friend of ours ​Pastor ​John Cameron (@johncameron). John and his wife Gillian are the founders and lead pastors of the well respected Arise Church based in New Zealand. Through their, leadership ARISE has grown from a group of 7 people in a small studio to a church of thousands in many locations around the country. Known for his dynamic preaching gift, John delivers messages that resonate in hearts and challenge mindsets. Like the other interviews, V dives deep, discussing Johns​ backstory, how he was able to grow his church to be where it is today, what being a leader means to him​, how people can find their true passion in life, as well goal setting, morning routines, nutrition and much more. This episode is for anyone who needs a boost in their life right now​, whether you're a business owner, entrepreneur, aspiring leader or athlete. Those who are trying to find their true calling, those who are wanting to become a better version of themselves or those who just need a little bit of inspiration​ we recommend listening to this​. We hope you enjoy it just as much as we did recording it. Enjoy.

Welcome to the I Love Ugly Audio Show my names Valentin Ozich, Creative Director and Founder of I Love Ugly. During lockdown, we had the opportunity to sit down with a friend of ours, New Zealand All Blacks star, Beauden Barrett. Barrett made his All Blacks Test debut in 2012 and since then has gone on to feature in two Rugby World Cups as well as winning back to back World Rugby Player of the year Awards in 2016 and 2017.   In this episode we dive into the mindset and attributes behind his success, why he decided to pursue rugby over university, the importance of goal setting, pre game routines and what his plans are for life after rugby.   This episode is not only for athletes but anyone looking to tap into their full potential in any area of your life. We hope you enjoy it just as much as we did recording it. Enjoy the episode.

An audio version of a letter from our founder Valentin Ozich in light of the current global situation. P.S. Our online store will remain operational and running as per normal. We are also offering free express shipping to all customers worldwide. Our Newmarket and Wellington flagship stores will also remain open until further notice. Stay positive. Stay healthy. Stay safe.

Welcome to the I Love Ugly Audio Show my names Valentin Ozich, Creative Director and Founder of I Love Ugly. On this episode, we sit down with Marlon Gerbes, member of New Zealand’s most-loved band Six60. Since the formation of the 5 piece back in 2011 till now, Six60 has cultivated an unprecedented following which has arguably crowned them as New Zealand’s most successful band. From packing out a 50,000 capacity stadium two years running to selling over 1 million singles in New Zealand alone. They’ve also scored a total of five NZ Music Awards including Best Group in 2018 and their sophomore album has spent an unbelievable 230 weeks in the NZ Top 40 Charts. Hot off a Europe, Australia and NZ tour we were lucky to be able to catch up with Marlon and dive deep into a number of topics. We discuss where he’s at now after coming off an intense few months touring, an inside look behind the bands struggles, success and future goals moving forward. We chat about health, morning routines and other habits that keeps him focused, creative and inspired. Lastly, Marlon gives his personal advice for all aspiring artists looking to make their stamp on the industry.   This episode is for anyone looking to get an inside perspective of what takes to be successful in any fields. We hope you enjoy it just as much as we did recording it. Enjoy the episode.