5 power moves from Law Roach for confidence & manifesting success
Law Roach enters a space, all eyes are on him — and he knows it.“People say it about me all the time: ‘When you walk in a room, there’s something about you.'”Like the breathtaking looks he curates for A-list clients (Zendaya, Megan Thee Stallion, Celine Deon, Naomi Campbell, and Kerry Washington, among others on a who’s who list of Hollywood), he has crafted a life for himself that seems like a dream.“I was able to build confidence at a very young age and carry it throughout my life,” Roach shared in a live conversation with Native Son founder Emil Wilbekin on October 29 at the Native Son Book Club event at Soho Works in Dumbo.
During the 40-minute discussion focused on Roach’s new book, How To Build A Fashion Icon: Notes On Confidence From The World’s Only Image Architect, Wilbekin delved into questions exploring the transformative experiences that shaped Roach’s extraordinary life and career.Subscribe to Native Son’s newsletter for more news, information, and conversations about Black gay and queer everything.Helping others embrace the beauty of their unique identities is where Roach’s head is at these days, and he believes everyone is a head-turner: “Confidence is so powerful, and we see it radiate in people.”Here are five compelling takeaways from the conversation that captures the essence of Roach’s philosophy and vision.
Hopefully, they will inspire you to step into your light boldly with the confidence of a fashion icon.1. Self-Care And Boundaries: “No” Is A Complete SentenceRoach’s unexpected retirement from celebrity styling wasn’t a sign of career burnout but rather a step toward self-preservation and growth. “There was no way for me to be bigger as a stylist.
To be bigger only meant to do more work. And I didn’t want just to do more work,” he shared.From Roach’s perspective, the societal pressures that glorify overworking are antiquated and often come at the expense of personal well-being.
