#139 - The Lonely Side of Success: From Homelessness to the Top 100 | The Noki Story

#139 - The Lonely Side of Success: From Homelessness to the Top 100 | The Noki Story

From The Relentless Project by Ish Lopez

June 7, 2026 · 2h 49m · Episode 139

About this episode

Mikey Shanley, known as Noki, shares his journey from homelessness to success in the music industry, highlighting the isolation and challenges faced along the way.

EDM producer and label owner Mikey Shanley, better known as Noki, knows firsthand that the road to greatness is often paved with profound isolation. Before his hometown anthems were smashing into the Top 100 dubstep charts, he had to survive being homeless on a beach, his mother's battle with cancer, and the tragic loss of his father to addiction. We dive deep into the painful reality of "leveling up," exploring how the applause of old friends often turns into toxic envy the higher you climb. Noki breaks down his relentless dedication to higher vibrational thinking, the brutal necessity of leaving toxic circles behind, and why happiness is a daily discipline you must aggressively fight for. This is a raw look at the true cost of chasing your dream and refusing to let your environment dictate your future. Real people. Real stories. Real f**king life.

People in this episode

Host: Ish Lopez

Guest: Mikey Shanley

Topics covered

  • success
  • homelessness
  • mental health
  • personal growth
  • toxic relationships
  • music industry

Keywords

  • success
  • homelessness
  • EDM
  • Noki
  • mental health
  • toxic relationships
  • personal growth
  • music industry

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