<p>We’re kicking off the summer with a throwback to one of our most loved episodes! In this powerful and personal conversation, we sit down with our dear friend Victor John Madrid Villanueva to talk about <strong>what it really means to live authentically</strong>.</p><p>From growing up with immigrant parents to navigating life as a gay Filipino-American artist, Victor shares his journey of self-definition, rebellion, and radical self-expression. We get into family expectations, workplace identity, creativity, and why showing up as your whole self is one of the most freeing things you can do.</p><p><strong>About Our Guest:</strong>Victor John Madrid Villanueva is an artist and designer based in New York. By day, he works in the beauty industry creating for IT Cosmetics, and by heart, he’s a beadwork artist who celebrates culture and identity through fashion, portraiture, and play.</p><p>Learn more about Victor-John at <a target="_blank" href="http://www.victorjohnart.com">www.victorjohnart.com</a></p><p>Follow him on IG: @victorjohnart</p><p><3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3</p><p>Want more episodes and exclusive content? <a target="_blank" href="https://imnotyellingpod.substack.com">Sign up for our paid subscription on substack</a>.</p><p>Visit us at <a target="_blank" href="http://www.imnotyelling.co">www.imnotyelling.co</a></p><p>We welcome constructive feedback and topic ideas, so please shoot us an email at <a target="_blank" href="http://www.imnotyelling.co/contact-us">www.imnotyelling.co/contact-us</a>.</p><p>Thank you for listening! If you enjoy the show please follow, rate, and review.</p><p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://unveiltounlearn.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">unveiltounlearn.substack.com/subscribe</a>