{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Artivism with Iman Jordan","title":"Shaun Ross - The Power of Being Unapologetically Yourself ","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3681,"description":"Model, musician, DJ, and creative force Shaun Ross joins Artivism for a powerful conversation about identity, authenticity, and what it takes to remain true to yourself in a world that constantly pressures us to conform.Growing up as a Black queer kid with albinism in the Bronx, Shaun learned early what it meant to be different. Rather than shrinking himself to fit other people's expectations, he chose to embrace the very qualities that made him stand out. That decision would eventually help him break barriers in fashion, build a global career, and evolve into a multidisciplinary artist on his own terms.We discuss the realities of visibility, navigating industries built on approval, surviving criticism and rejection, recovering from long COVID, healing after heartbreak, and the ongoing journey of becoming more fully yourself.At its core, this conversation is about self-acceptance, resilience, and the radical act of refusing to assimilate.If you've ever felt different, misunderstood, or pressured to become someone else to succeed, this episode is for you.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/_PoRvqAAr8toXEkxv6LBIMdATRQbTTbulPV2c4bpEcQ/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8zYjc3/YWZkNzg0Mzc5OGNj/NjdjYWZiZGY2ZDdk/ZDA0Yi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}