The Skinny Confidential Him & Her Show Manny MUA Gutierrez & Laura Lee On How Being Different Is A Superpower, How To Harness Your Uniqueness, Cancel Culture, & Career Longevity In The Digital Age,
Aug 18, 2022
Make-up artists Manny MUA Gutierrez and Laura Lee discuss topics such as personal journeys, challenges faced in expressing their true identities, acne prevention tips, finding quality doctors with ZokDoc, achieving authenticity and success on YouTube, the stress of starting a brand, workout recommendations for travelers, and the launch of their own product lines.
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Manny's Journey to Self-Acceptance
- Manny Gutierrez grew up in a Mormon family suppressing his gay identity due to stigma and lack of understanding.
- He struggled with internal conflict and societal negativity before embracing his true self in his early 20s.
The Harm of Conversion Therapy
- Manny attended anti-gay counseling due to pressure from his family wanting him to change.
- The counseling deepened his depression until he stopped, realizing it was harmful and ineffective.
Power of Representation
- Manny wishes he had social media growing up to see positive gay role models.
- Representation today allows people to feel accepted and safe embracing their identity.