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

An episode of [Legally Clueless](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1457549793), 12 Jul 2026, 38 min.

Audio: https://anchor.fm/s/118b78a04/podcast/play/127656616/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-9-18%2F434414902-44100-2-98b0f5c50c77b51a.mp3

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 Upcoming Wellness Talk Divorce Care: When the Marriage Ends, Finding Yourself Again. Divorce is more than the end of a marriage. It can be the loss of your identity, routines, dreams, confidence and the future you imagined for yourself. Join us on 25th July for a virtual Wellness Talk with accredited psychologist Faith Guchu as we explore: • The grief that comes with divorce • Rebuilding your identity • Processing shame and self-blame • Healing before your next chapter • Co-parenting and navigating new family dynamics • Learning to trust yourself again • Dating after divorce • Building a life that feels like your own again Get your ticket here: legallycluelessafrica.hustlesasa.shop/products/6a3e9f14658513739e5d9e0f Connect With Jony The Hairdresser Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonyhairandmakeup/ For bookings: 0705808139 Studio: Viking House Waiyaki way ,second floor ,room2 Share Your Story Have a story you'd like to share on Legally Clueless? Submit it here: https://forms.gle/JMrQD55jcrazKFKX7 Follow Legally Clueless Africa Join our newsletter: https://www.legallycluelessafrica.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/legallycluelessafrica TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@legallycluelessafrica YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LegallyCluelessAfrica Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/legallycluelessafrica If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who needs to hear it. Every share helps these stories reach more people, and we truly appreciate your support.

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