Too Dark To Lead

13/08/2025 7 min Temporada 1 Episodio 5

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Episode Synopsis

This mid-season finale takes you inside my teenage years, where talent and ambition collided with painful realities. From excelling in school to stepping into the music industry, I faced colorism, body image struggles, and unwanted attention that came with strings attached. I share the highs of being chosen and the lows of being told my complexion could hold me back — even with a voice that could lead. Between my father managing my career like a drill sergeant, the pressures to change my body, and an industry that blurred boundaries, these years shaped how I saw myself and how I learned to perform for love and approval.This is a vulnerable conversation about beauty, worth, and reclaiming my voice — not just in music, but in life.

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