Episode 15: Darrell Thorne - Liberating Creativity

Darrell Thorne is a custom designer and creative director, based in Brooklyn, NY.

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(00:00) Disillusioned in LA

(02:40) First Encounter with NYC

(05:25) Culture Shock and Connection

(08:35) Starting Over in New York

(11:25) Discovering Nightlife and Drag

(14:05) Becoming a Performer

(17:15) The Headpiece Obsession Begins

(20:10) Collaborating with Dancers

(22:55) Creative Roots and Early Art

(25:40) Heartbreak of Leaving Dance

(29:30) Growing Up in a Religious Cult

(32:50) Breaking Free and Finding Freedom

(36:00) Highlights of Working Life

(39:30) The Double-Edged Sword of Social Media

(42:00) Success, New York, and Self-Expression

Music: Lo-Fi Beat by YellowTree -- https://freesound.org/s/483907/