For the quieter Gen Zs, the ones who play it safe, overthink the consequences and hesitate before taking up space, Neesh feels like dopamine in human form. His content simply makes staying in bed feel impossible. There is an ease to the chaos, a best-friend energy that nudges you into motion without ever feeling forced. Watching him feels less tagging along with someone who genuinely loves life, movement, discipline and storytelling. content editing on the London tube, stretch through a full-time corporate role, brand meetings squeezed into lunch breaks, and end late at night with filming, editing and managing a growing stream of opportunities. It is fast-paced, intentional and entirely self-built. Despite building his career in the UK, Sri Lanka remains central to his identity and creative drive. As the new year begins, Neesh reveals plans to move back to the island, a place he continues to champion through his content, friendships and sense of home.
You’re known for your beautifully chaotic vlogs. What does a typical day in your life actually look like?
Busy, but busy in a very beautiful way. The vlogs feel chaotic because my days are full, not messy. From the moment I wake up, I am editing content. On the tube to work, I am locked in. I work a full-time corporate role during the day, take meetings for brand partnerships during lunch breaks and on the commute home, then fit in my runs and gym sessions, sometimes taking calls in between sets. I usually get home around 9.30 pm for the first time since leaving at 7 am, and then I film again, edit more content and handle all the backend work. That includes managing emails, DMs, comments, client feedback, adapting content, tracking opportunities and keeping a very detailed checklist of what needs immediate attention.
At one point, I was essentially working multiple full-time roles at once. But I genuinely love it. The more work I put in and the more results I see, the more energized I feel. That excitement translates into the vlogs. They are high-energy, but always structured.
For those who may not know your full story, how did you go from fitness content to becoming a digital media powerhouse?
Someone once described me as a fitness freak who turned into a digital media man, and that feels accurate. Fitness has always been a huge part of my life. I run three times a week and train in the gym almost every day, purely out of love. I started posting my runs because I enjoyed them, and suddenly something clicked. That content got noticed by major brands like Gymshark, Runna and Liquid I.V. Within two months, I secured over 24 brand deals, most of them repeat clients. I was being interviewed, called in for shoots and ads, collaborated with brands in Sri Lanka, the UK and India, and even worked on a limited-edition cookie line. It all happened very fast, but it worked because I was telling real stories. For one brand, three organic videos reached over 725,000 views. Another hit over 200,000 with just one video. These were not outliers. Every piece of content was intentional, and I never promoted anything I did not genuinely believe in. Seeing that success, you launched your own consultancy. What is Powerhouse Walter? Powerhouse Walter is a digital media consultancy I started because I saw how lost brands often are online.
A lot of advice given to brands is vague, overcomplicated and ineffective. When creators get involved, the process becomes long and the results rarely justify the effort. Having both agency-side and creative experience, I wanted to remove the unnecessary noise and give direct, honest guidance. There is almost a scientific way stories need to be told on social media to truly connect and convert. Many brands have great stories but struggle to deliver them in a way that resonates. My goal is to help brands craft authentic stories and make sure they actually reach people. To launch this, I started a third social media platform in December. Within eight days, it gained over 12,000 followers and around four million views. That momentum confirmed that the strategy works.
Be honest. How many aura points does your family get for shaping who you are today?
So many. My family, extended family and close friends are everything. We are extremely close. Friends walk into my house unannounced and sit down for lunch. I go to their homes and talk to their parents like they are my own friends. It genuinely feels like the energy of the TV show Friends. We love each other, fight like family, annoy each other and support each other no matter what.
You’re Sri Lankan by roots but based in the UK. Does Sri Lanka feel like home or something in between?
Sri Lanka will always be home. It is central to everything I do. A lot of my followers are international, and whenever I post content from Sri Lanka, people message saying they want to visit. My friends in the UK joke that I am sponsored by Sri Lanka Tourism because I talk about it so much. Nothing feels better than lunch at my achchi and seeya’s place, late-night drives around Galle Face or running at Independence Square. There is a sense of community here that is hard to find elsewhere.
A birdie told us you once invented medical conditions to get out of P.E. How did fitness become such a big part of your life?
I started running because I wanted a break from exams. I could barely run one kilometer. Six months later, I was placing at half marathons in London. I posted my runs because I was excited about small milestones. That turned into something magical.
There is beauty in starting something messy and half-hearted, then slowly shaping it into something powerful.
Was fitness ever about appearance, or was it something deeper?
It was about the feeling.
That post-run or post-gym feeling is unmatched. If you feel low, confused, unmotivated or stuck, even a very lazy workout can make you feel slightly better. There were times it became almost addictive because of how euphoric it felt. I have genuinely teared up at the gym because the energy, music and moment felt so overwhelming in the best way. If there is one difference you can make this year, try a bit of fitness. You do not have to be good at it. Just start.
Your content balances humor, discipline and vulnerability. Is that intentional?
Absolutely. Every story I tell is intentional and authentic. I never want to be a production line pushing out content with no values. Now that I understand what resonates, everything I post is structured to bring value. The messages I receive from people who say my content helped them mean everything to me. I do not want to disappoint them.
Does it ever feel overwhelming knowing people find comfort or motivation in your content?
Honestly, yes. I feel pressure because I care. I value every person who engages with my content. I try to respond to everyone and make sure what I put out genuinely offers something meaningful.
What is one misconception about content creators you wish you could clear up?
That it is all glamorous.
Behind a 60-second video are meetings, negotiations, contracts, feedback loops, invoicing, budget tracking and problem-solving. It is fun, but it is also real work. Finish this sentence honestly. In your twenties, you will… Feel lost, but have a lot of energy to do. Use that energy to create more than you consume. Just start. Structure comes later.
As the new year begins, what are you hoping to feel more of in 2026?
More energy. Better energy. And more impact. With Powerhouse Walter, I want to help more brands and people tell stories that actually matter. That is what excites me most.
