About this episode
Dave Letele interviews Leighton Clarke about self-acceptance and building an online community while navigating personal challenges.
This week, Dave sits down with Leighton Clarke — better known as Uncletics — for a raw and honest kōrero about owning who you are. From growing up in the King Country and navigating school with tourettes, to building a powerful online community without toning himself down for anyone — Leighton shares what it’s taken to fully back himself. They talk about stigma, being accused of faking it, online backlash, and why trying to please everyone is a losing game. Leighton doesn’t shrink himself to make others comfortable — and that’s exactly why so many people connect with him. It’s funny, confronting, heartfelt, and real. Strap in fam 🔥 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
People in this episode
Host: Dave Letele
Guest: Leighton Clarke
Topics covered
- self-acceptance
- mental health
- online community
- stigma
- personal growth
Keywords
- Uncletics
- tourettes
- online backlash
- self-identity
- personal story
Mentioned in this episode
Places: King Country
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