Kareem Rahma discusses the role of embarrassment in his success

Entertainer and content creator Kareem Rahma discusses the role of embarrassment and public humiliation in achieving professional success. Rahma describes the necessity of enduring a “mid” phase, characterized by being an embarrassment to peers and family, as a prerequisite to greatness.

Reflecting on his career, which includes his show “Subway Takes,” Rahma notes that overcoming the fear of being “cringe” is essential for growth. He recounts his early experiences on Instagram starting in 2019, including facing negative comments and social scrutiny, as part of the process of building his platform.