This episode of the Future Millionaires podcast features filmmaker and creative entrepreneur Matthew Manyak, who shares how a near-fatal battle with depression in fifth grade became the unlikely foundation of his storytelling career. From writing his way out of darkness to earning distribution on Amazon Prime and Apple TV, Matthew opens up about the journey that took him from rock bottom to building a thriving creative business — and the wake-up call that forced him to confront burnout, perfectionism, and the need to finally trust a team. Matthew breaks down the habits and lessons that transformed his life: surrounding yourself with positive influences, protecting your health, outsourcing so you can grow, and getting crystal clear about the lifestyle you want so you’re not chasing goals that aren’t truly yours. His story is a powerful reminder that clarity, discipline, and small intentional steps can change everything.