S2E3: Black Influencers and Mental Health, A Guys Perspective With Landon Moss

Couched in Color

Landon Moss is an influencer, filmmaker, director, screenwriter, and so much more! In this special episode, Landon joins us to talk about his journey behind wearing these many different hats. After letting go of his full scholarship by dropping out of school and moving to LA, Landon continues to find himself at different crossroads in his life. Find out how he navigates these territories to not just survive, but thrive! Tune in as he shares his experiences of being Black in a White space, the many pressures that life brings, as well as how he copes with them.

KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS:

• Vine: Landon’s turning point in life.
• The pressures and struggles of content creation.
• Being Black in a White space.
• The Black Friend short film - the inspiration, process, and response.
• Navigating pain and anger in today’s climate.
• The benefits and stigma behind therapy.

QUOTABLES:

“I think the most overwhelming thing for me was feeling like I had to be what other people wanted me to be. I felt like I was a caricature of myself.”

PRODUCTS / RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Watch “The Black Friend” - a short film by Landon Moss on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=XECQ-9AxS0U

Follow Landon Moss on:

Instagram: instagram.com/landonmoss

TikTok: tiktok.com/@landonmoss

YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCThBq4YEMarupap-_0Mgyfg

Visit his other links here: linktr.ee/landonmoss

Like what you’re hearing? Follow Dr. Alfiee on social media and show some love!

Instagram: instagram.com/dralfiee

Twitter: twitter.com/dralfiee

Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/dralfiee

Visit her website here: www.dralfiee.com

Find out more about the AAKOMA Project here: www.aakomaproject.org