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I Was Bullied For Being Myself PART 2 | Legally Clueless Ep 386

I Was Bullied For Being Myself PART 2 | Legally Clueless Ep 386

Author: Legally Clueless July 12, 2026 Duration: 38:00
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I Was Bullied For Being Myself (Part 2)

After choosing hairdressing over university, Johnny is determined to prove to himself, and his family, that he made the right decision. In Part Two of his story, we follow his journey from earning KSh 4,800 a month in his first salon job to becoming one of Kenya's most sought-after celebrity hairstylists. But success comes with difficult choices. Johnny opens up about choosing exposure over financial security, discovering he was being exploited, learning the value of advocating for himself, and walking away from opportunities that no longer aligned with the future he envisioned.

In this episode, we cover:
  • Going from earning KSh 4,800 to building a thriving career
  • Landing a role as a hairstylist at K24
  • Why he chose exposure over guaranteed income
  • Working with some of Kenya's biggest celebrities
  • The power of building genuine relationships
  • Being exploited on a major television production
  • Learning to advocate for his worth
  • Becoming Head of the Hair Department on a popular TV series
  • Building his personal brand while working behind the scenes
  • Why structure and discipline matter in creative careers
  • Choosing authenticity over job security when asked to stop expressing himself online
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Each week on Legally Clueless, Adelle Onyango turns the microphone toward the beautifully messy reality of growth. As a well-known Kenyan media personality and social activist, she doesn't offer polished advice from a stage, but instead documents her own unvarnished experiences, framing her life as an evolving and unapologetically African woman. This creates a rare and welcoming atmosphere where uncertainty isn't a flaw but a shared starting point. The heart of this podcast lives in the stories-Adelle opens the space for a chorus of African voices to share personal narratives that might teach you something one moment and have you laughing or crying the next. These aren't theoretical discussions; they're authentic accounts from everyday lives, full of the specific textures and truths that often go unheard. Tuning in feels less like attending a lecture and more like sitting in on a powerful, ongoing conversation where the only requirement is to be human. You'll find a sense of connection in hearing others navigate the same complexities you do, all within the candid and compassionate world this podcast builds every episode.
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