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Leigh-Anne Pinnock: Racism, perfectionism, and hallucinations

Nov 27, 2023
Leigh-Anne Pinnock from Little Mix shares her experiences with racism and the importance of rebuilding self-worth through therapy. They discuss struggles with identity, imposter syndrome, and mistreatment in the music industry. The podcast also explores mental health support, self-acceptance, finding a therapist who understands the black woman's experience, and the importance of perseverance and influential women.
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  • Leigh-Anne Pinnock discusses the significant impact of racism in the music industry and her newfound responsibility to speak out.
  • Leigh-Anne emphasizes the importance of self-acceptance, embracing uniqueness, and seeking therapy to navigate personal challenges and grow stronger.

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Leigh Ann Pinock's Struggle with Identity in the Music Industry

Leigh Ann Pinock, member of the girl band Little Mix, opens up about the challenges she faced as a black woman in the music industry. Despite achieving great success, she struggled with her identity and felt invisible in an industry with little diversity. Conversations about race were often difficult, but Leigh Ann now feels a responsibility to raise awareness and speak out. Through therapy and support from her bandmates, she has gained confidence and found her power. She is determined to be herself and show people what she's made of in her solo career.

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