Red carpets, flashing cameras and VIP guest lists - living life alongside celebrities appears to be all glitz and glam, but the reality is far from that.
Chad Teixeira, 26, is a London-based celebrity talent manager, and his job sees him representing some of the UK's biggest reality TV stars.
It's an enviable role for anyone, getting to attend new film premiers, club nights and photo shoots with the likes of Katie Price's fiancé Carl Woods and actress Danniella Westbrook.
But last summer, the weight of responsibilities, emotional load, long hours and subsequent lack of self care had Chad at breaking point and he decided he needed a change.
Chad told The Mirror: "I was suicidal. It got to the point where I was so anxious about my job, and not sleeping or eating. I felt so low and was running on empty.
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"I was working 18 hour days. My phone was constantly ringing, everyone wanted a piece of me. It was so stressful.
"But my job is to look after people, to make sure they are okay and have everything they need. If I dropped the ball, people's whole lives and reputations were at stake."
Chad began his career in public relations three years ago and went on to co-partner a celebrity agency in November 2020, managing ex- Love Island stars and Geordie Shore cast members.
"Working with celebrities isn't easy, it's difficult," Chad says. "People think it's all red carpets, paparazzi and high-class events, but it takes its toll on you.
"We aren't just their diary managers, we literally plan their whole lives and are on the frontline protecting them."
Every single day came with different stresses, from orchestrating press pieces to being reactive online and supporting celebrities' needs.
"One day I could be on a shoot with a client for a magazine cover and the next I'd be in an office replying to emails," Chad explained.
"I am very level-headed and I work well under pressure, but it's almost impossible to manage 40+ clients exclusively."
Amid the pandemic, Chad was forced to work from home and describes it as a "nightmare" waking up at 7am and working till 4am most days.
"There was no work and life balance - the job almost overtook me. I was stuck in a vicious cycle and unable to break it," Chad said.
"I didn't stop to eat, let alone speak to my family. I was crying my eyes out at 3am and I didn't want to be around anymore."
When Chad's friends stepped in and spoke to him about his mental health, that was when he realised he needed to do something.
He left his previous role at the agency and decided to take control and become his own boss, opening up a new company with a business partner.
Now, Chad dictates his own hours and chooses the celebrities he works with.
He is CEO of Daddy The Agency, a talent, PR and marketing company that takes good care of both its clients and staff.
"Now we've built such a supportive team and I have a healthy work and life balance," Chad says.
Chad now has lots of stars on his books, including ex-Love Island stars Tina Stinnes, AJ Bunker and Amy Day, singer Tallia Storm and Celebrity Big Brother's Nicola McLean.
Chad added: "It's so important to speak up and take yourself out of a situation that is only causing you stress and worry."
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