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The episode features Jyothee Murali, a university dropout who became a viral artist and built a global art business.

What happens when a Sri Lankan immigrant drops out of university with only 2,000 followers… and turns art into a global business?In this episode of the MBH Podcast, we sit down with viral artist Jyothee Murali (JYXDI) to break down her unbelievable journey from immigrant family pressure and being told to become a doctor… to building a massive art brand through Instagram, NFTs, anime art, social media marketing, and manifestation.Jyothee reveals:• Why her dad wanted to KICK HER OUT after she dropped out of university• How she went from 2K to 100K followers in just 3 months• Selling 3,600 NFTs in 3 hours• Making over $140,000 from one viral video• Working with Coach, Michael Jordan & The Weeknd• Buying her first property at 21 years old• How Instagram changed her life forever• The truth about becoming a full-time artist in 2026• Why social media is the biggest opportunity for creatives right now• Her thoughts on crypto, NFTs, manifestation & entrepreneurshipIf you’re interested in entrepreneurship, social media growth, content creation, art business, NFTs, crypto investing, immigrant success stories, anime culture, or how to make money online as a creator — this episode is…

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