Be Bold Enough to Live Your Dream: Elly Karamoh on Confidence, Authenticity, and Becoming Great

Elly Karamoh saw the world differently long before he became the stylist behind some of entertainment’s biggest names. Growing up outside Paris, Elly was the kid studying fashion shows, red carpets, music videos, and the evolution of stars while everyone around him viewed him as different. Elly moved to Atlanta as a teen who couldn’t communicate because he couldn’t speak English. Today, Elly communicates in perfect English while helping to reshape the image of Steve Harvey and working with names including Lori Harvey, Kelly Rowland, Busta Rhymes, Mary J. Blige, Khloé Kardashian, and more. In this episode of Same Game, Different Turf, Elly shares how observation became education, education became obsession, and obsession eventually created opportunity. We talk about the confidence required to remain yourself when you don't fit in, his approach to reinventing Steve Harvey without losing what made Steve iconic, and why great style is about understanding someone's identity and helping the world see them differently. Elly also opens up about handling criticism, resisting the pressure to rush success, staying present instead of constantly worrying about what's next, and why he believes being great requires studying the greats and being willing to "apply pressure." In this conversation: Growing up around fashion and culture in Paris Moving to Atlanta without speaking English Learning to become comfortable being different Turning isolation into education and obsession How confidence develops through knowing yourself Getting the opportunity to style Steve Harvey The thinking behind Steve Harvey's fashion reinvention Why great styling enhances someone's identity instead of replacing it Creating range and longevity instead of chasing one great look Styling men and women at the highest level Why Elly continues going to Paris Fashion Week for inspiration Handling criticism when your work is always under scrutiny Why you shouldn't rush your journey because other people think your moment will disappear Staying authentic as success and visibility grow Why Elly believes the picture matters Watch and listen to the full episode on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.   Subscribe to Same Game, Different Turf for more conversations about the people, experiences, and transitions.