1 hr 16 min
Tan France: Your Past Doesn't Define You - How To Find Strength to Break Barriers and Be Yourself A Really Good Cry
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- Mental Health
Remember the feeling of excitement as a child when you spotted someone who looked like you on TV? That rush of validation and connection is at the heart of why representation matters.
On this week’s episode of A Really Good Cry, I had the pleasure of speaking with Tan France, a prominent fashion designer, television personality, and author. He’s best known for his chic style and groundbreaking role as a fashion expert on the Emmy-winning series, "Queer Eye."
In this episode, Tan delves into how his unique background has shaped his perspective on fashion and identity, and he shares his journey of overcoming cultural barriers to become a voice of change in the fashion industry.
Don't miss this episode with Tan France, as he opens up about his life challenges, cultural influences, and the personal evolution that has shaped him.
What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro
00:42 From pain to purpose
03:38 Moving out of the UK
09:56 Finding freedom in love
14:15 Relationship between race and self-acceptance
20:03 The burden of minority representation
24:55 Fame and responsibility
28:07 Embracing the duality and maintaining happiness
32:56 What determines a real friendship?
41:26 Is Tan a member of the Illuminati?
44:34 Building confidence and overcoming imposter syndrome
51:59 Wanting to walk away from fame
58:11 Maintaining positivity online
1:01:55 Practicing gratitude
1:04:37 Dealing with rudeness
1:06:23 Rapid fire questions with Tan
1:13:41 What type of crier is Tan France?
Follow Tan:
https://www.instagram.com/tanfrance/
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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn2YVZBKTWITFiCqMPGfHcA
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Remember the feeling of excitement as a child when you spotted someone who looked like you on TV? That rush of validation and connection is at the heart of why representation matters.
On this week’s episode of A Really Good Cry, I had the pleasure of speaking with Tan France, a prominent fashion designer, television personality, and author. He’s best known for his chic style and groundbreaking role as a fashion expert on the Emmy-winning series, "Queer Eye."
In this episode, Tan delves into how his unique background has shaped his perspective on fashion and identity, and he shares his journey of overcoming cultural barriers to become a voice of change in the fashion industry.
Don't miss this episode with Tan France, as he opens up about his life challenges, cultural influences, and the personal evolution that has shaped him.
What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro
00:42 From pain to purpose
03:38 Moving out of the UK
09:56 Finding freedom in love
14:15 Relationship between race and self-acceptance
20:03 The burden of minority representation
24:55 Fame and responsibility
28:07 Embracing the duality and maintaining happiness
32:56 What determines a real friendship?
41:26 Is Tan a member of the Illuminati?
44:34 Building confidence and overcoming imposter syndrome
51:59 Wanting to walk away from fame
58:11 Maintaining positivity online
1:01:55 Practicing gratitude
1:04:37 Dealing with rudeness
1:06:23 Rapid fire questions with Tan
1:13:41 What type of crier is Tan France?
Follow Tan:
https://www.instagram.com/tanfrance/
https://www.tiktok.com/@tanfrance
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn2YVZBKTWITFiCqMPGfHcA
Follow Radhi:
https://www.instagram.com/radhidevlukia/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxWe9A4kMf9V_AHOXkGhCzQ
https://www.facebook.com/radhidevlukia1/
https://www.tiktok.com/@radhidevlukia
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1 hr 16 min