Kris Fade: 4:30 AM Hustle, Anxiety Battles & Building an Empire | In The ARENA

What does it take to be number one in a world that never stops? For Kris Fade, it starts at 4:30 AM—every single day.

From battling anxiety to building the #1 radio station in the country, Kris opens up about the unseen grind behind success, the pressure of staying on top in a hyper-competitive industry, and why positivity is his ultimate mission. Whether he’s hosting a show, launching a brand, or putting a smile on someone’s face during their toughest moments—he’s doing it with purpose.

This is a raw, real, and powerful conversation about passion, persistence, and pushing through—when nobody’s watching.

What You’ll Learn In This Episode:

• Why keeping busy is Kris’s secret to managing anxiety

• The brutal hustle behind building an elite radio career

• How structure, purpose, and consistency became his foundation

• The importance of showing up for others—even when you’re exhausted

• What really drives someone to be the best in every room

Success isn’t luck—it’s a mindset, a habit, and a choice.

Podcast Highlights:

00:00:00 – Intro
00:01:30 – Work Ethic
00:02:21 – Motivation & Family Values
00:03:07 – Radio Industry Challenges
00:04:36 – Mental Health & Routine
00:06:47 – Starting Over in Dubai
00:09:14 – Fatherhood at Different Stages
00:19:46 – Celebrity Encounters
00:25:01 – Red Carpet Breakthrough
00:29:57 – Childhood & Sibling Influence
00:40:02 – Teen Parenting & Dating Advice
00:46:07 – Radio Start & Podcast Tips
00:58:03 – Building Fade Fit
01:03:06 – Scaling the Business
01:09:20 – Being Real on Social Media
01:09:20 – Fade Fit’s Future Vision
01:11:08 – Dubai Bling Insights
01:14:58 – Final Thoughts & Friendship