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Why Most Celebrity Brands Fail and How I Built High Level Science Instead | Ep. 389 with Ashley Parker Angel Co-founder of High Level Science

Podcast: Founder's Story
Published: Apr 17, 2026
Duration seconds: 1687
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Daniel Robbins sits down with Ashley Parker Angel to unpack what fame really costs, why success can still leave you financially exposed, and how identity can get hijacked by attention. Ashley shares the behind the scenes realities of O Town, Broadway, and the constant pressure of peaks and valleys, plus the personal trauma that forged his resilience early. The conversation turns into a full founder pivot story, from burnout and health scares to building High Level Science with a world renowned cardiologist and landing in over 1,000 GNC stores through a bold “Making the Brand” tour.