About The Book You don't want to miss this conversation l ed by Jamil Fletcher\, the Founder of Swerv Magazine. SWERV Magazine is a national lifestyle periodical celebrating the culture and community of Afr ican American Lesbian\, Gay\, Bisexual\, and Transgender (LGBT) people thr oughout the USA. In celebration of Black Pride Week\, Swerv Magazine will bring author Ty Hunter to discuss his book Makeover from Within: Lesso ns in Hardship\, Acceptance\, and Self-Discovery. Ty will also discus s his career journey working with stars like Beyonce and Bill Porter and a nswer a series of questions from the audience. Following the conversation\ , Ty will sign copies of the book for the audience. Learn more about the b ook and the speakers below.
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About The Book
Makeover from \;Within: Lessons o n Hardship\, Acceptance\, and Self-Discovery
\nA moving and uni quely inspiring book of self-reflection and motivational musings from Ty H unter\, stylist to the stars.
\nIn this nuanced mix of memoir\, phot ographs\, motivational musings\, and wisdom\, legendary celebrity stylist Ty Hunter recounts his life's trying times and brightest moments. Faced wi th physical\, mental\, and emotional obstacles that range from a gunshot w ound to caring for his sick parents to simply existing as a Black gay man in America\, Tychanneled his energy into surmounting the unconquerable\, a long the way developing a resilient spirit&mdash\;one that begs to be shar ed with the world.
\nIn overcoming his own hardships and blossoming in his career as a stylist\, where he worked with superstars like Beyonc&e acute\; and Billy Porter\, Ty has developed a knack for inspiring self-con fidence in others. Perfect for the unstoppable badass in your life\, this book tells the story of a vibrant soul who defeated the odds and whose goa l is to guide you to a brighter\, more positive future.
\nFeaturing a foreword by multi-platinum Grammy award-winning singer\, songwriter\, an d actress Beyoncé\; and an afterword by multi-award-winning actor\, singer\, and author Billy Porter.
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\nAbout Ty Hunter
\nTy Hunter was Beyoncé\;'s stylist for 18 years\, c urrently works as Billy Porter's head stylist\, and launched a fashion lin e with A Cloud. Ty's substantial following on Instagram\, where he shares motivational life advice\, demonstrates the high demand for his words of w isdom.
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