This LA Artist Traded Virality for Authenticity - and it Saved Their Life

Summary Jo Steel an artist and content creator who specializes in body art, gained considerable attention and a following for their use of illusion makeup techniques. Notable figures like Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson shared their work, catapulting their career into high gear. While this attention propelled their career forward, it also subjected them to intense social media scrutiny and expectations. This pressure led Steel to question their identity, causing them to alter their appearance and content to fit a mold. The struggle to conform, combined with financial instability, led to a period of severe depression and an eating disorder. Amid these challenges, Steel came to the realization that authenticity was more important than superficial validation. This marked a turning point in their journey, shaping their approach to their art, career, and life.

S2.E2 ∙ This LA Artist Traded Virality for Authenticity - and it Saved Their Life

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Stars : Kwame Onwuachi Damien Escobar Jo Steel Barbara Hong

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Genres : Documentary

Release date : Jun 12, 2023

Countries of origin : United States

Official sites : Official Website, Million Stories, where Faceplant airs

Language : English

Production companies : One Good Man Productions

Summary Jo Steel an artist and content creator who specializes in body art, gained considerable attention and a following for their use of illusion makeup techniques. Notable figures like Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson shared their work, catapulting their career into high gear. While this attention propelled their career forward, it also subjected them to intense social media scrutiny and expectations. This pressure led Steel to question their identity, causing them to alter their appearance and content to fit a mold. The struggle to conform, combined with financial instability, led to a period of severe depression and an eating disorder. Amid these challenges, Steel came to the realization that authenticity was more important than superficial validation. This marked a turning point in their journey, shaping their approach to their art, career, and life.

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Genres : Documentary

Release date : Jun 12, 2023

Countries of origin : United States

Official sites : Official Website, Million Stories, where Faceplant airs

Language : English

Production companies : One Good Man Productions

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