Breaking the Mold: Herve on Defying Expectations, Building a Consulting Empire, and Embracing Self-Care.

This episode of ‘Everything Goes Podcast’ features a dynamic conversation between the host and Herve, a creative consultant and tastemaker who runs his own consulting agency, “Success is My Cologne.” The two have a longstanding history, having known each other since middle school, and they reminisce on how Herve’s unique personality has always made him stand out. Herve shares how he embraces being different and overcomes awkwardness or criticism by staying true to his vision, despite misunderstandings from others.

The conversation covers a range of topics, including Herve’s journey into consulting and styling, which began gaining momentum in 2016 and took off in 2018. They discuss the viral popularity of Herve’s motto, “So cleanly,” emphasizing cleanliness and self-care, especially as a man. Herve attributes his self-care habits to his Haitian upbringing, instilled by his parents. 

They also delve into relationships, with Herve sharing his views on romance, therapy, and personal growth. He mentions being “Super Single” despite his success and believes in investing in oneself and in a partner’s emotional well-being. Herve is an advocate for therapy, noting his own positive experiences with a Black female therapist, and he encourages others to embrace personal development. The discussion also touches on the challenges of navigating friendships and relationships, with Herve highlighting the importance of honesty, difficult conversations, and self-awareness.