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David Yi on Helping Others Realize Their Power, Never Letting Anyone Dim Your Light, and Pushing Past Self-Doubt

Aug 1, 2021
David Yi, founder & editor-in-chief of Very Good Light and co-founder of Good Light, discusses his journey in the beauty industry, the importance of self-care and self-expression through skincare, and his commitment to uplifting and empowering others. He shares insights on the creation of Biden Beauty and his book 'Pretty Boys'. Join him in celebrating beauty beyond the binary.
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Feeling Othered in Childhood

  • David Yi experienced feeling othered growing up as the only Korean family in his small Colorado Springs town.
  • This instilled in him a fierce pride for his Korean American heritage and a passion for diversity advocacy.
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First Diversity Club and Talent Show

  • At 15, David started the first diversity club and hosted the first talent show to celebrate diversity in his high school.
  • He spoke passionately on stage about the importance of diversity before it was mainstream.
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Skincare as Self-Preservation

  • Due to his mother's insistence, David wore SPF 100 sunscreen to school, visibly standing out from peers.
  • He later understood this skincare as a form of self-preservation and self-respect in a racist environment.
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