I Don’t Care What You Think: Tyler Mount on Living Authentically
Believe Bolder | Crafting a Life of Joy
Release Date: 08/29/2025
Believe Bolder | Crafting a Life of Joy
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info_outlineFrom small-town Texas to Broadway and beyond, Tyler Mount proves that living authentically can take you further than you ever imagined. In this episode of Believe Bolder, Scott Griffin dives into Tyler’s journey — from early theater dreams to building a global branding agency — and the lessons anyone can use to dream bigger.
What began as a childhood passion grew into a career spanning Tony-winning productions, digital storytelling, and brand leadership. Tyler’s story shows that success comes not from a straight path, but from refusing to compromise on who you are.
You’ll hear how Tyler:
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Discovered his passion for theater and left small-town life to chase his dreams
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Launched the Tyler Mount Vlog, using his superpower of connection to bring Broadway’s biggest stars into his living room
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Moved from stage management into producing, with credits including Hadestown, Once on This Island, The Inheritance, and Oh, Mary!
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Shared how he battled imposter syndrome while building a career at the highest level
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Applied his gift for storytelling beyond Broadway, shaping campaigns in real estate and politics for leaders like Ryan Serhant and President Joe Biden
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Founded Henry Street Creative, a global branding agency, and developed the Empire Course, an in-depth program sharing his strategies for building influence and scaling success
Tyler’s story is raw, real, and inspiring. It’s a masterclass in staying true to yourself, daring to dream bigger, and creating your own path.
Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/UiK_UNvTOHE
Connect with Tyler Mount:
Empire Course (50% off with code LEVELUP10): https://empirecourse.tylergmount.com
Henry Street Creative: https://henrystreetcreative.com
Instagram: https://instagram.com/tylergmount
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