Kelly Reverb
Kelly Reverb
TOY INVADES (Artist/ Muralist) ~ her incredible backstory & road to recovery
TOY INVADES (Artist/ Muralist) ~ her incredible backstory & road to recovery
TOY INVADES (Artist/ Muralist) ~ her incredible backstory & road to recovery
Friday 28th April 2023
Join Manuela, aka Toy Invades, as she shares her path from addiction to artistic success on This Pink Cloud podcast.
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64 minutes
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Kelly Reverb
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Recovery Reimagined
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Get the buttons here!Toy Invades: Manuela's Artistic Rise from Addiction to Triumph
Episode Overview
- Manuela's journey from immigration to feeling like an outcast
- Struggles with substance abuse and mental health issues
- Finding passion and success in art and creativity
- Overcoming legal challenges and navigating the journey to recovery
- Inspiring others with openness and honesty about the struggles and triumphs of sobriety
I started to explore with art. I didn't even know that was like a thing. I didn't know really what that meant. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. I think I see him over your shoulder, right? Your logo. It's very male dominated. Yeah. Hey, by the way, it's like what do you want hey girl hey by the way it's the same in the dj world too yes exactly yeah like i don't have no respect just because you're in a thong and your boobs are out like you're playing like that doesn't yeah
Imagine moving to a new country as a child and feeling like you don't belong. That's where Manuela, also known as Toy Invades, found herself after immigrating from Colombia to the United States. In this episode of 'This Pink Cloud', DJ Kelly Reverb and Chad LeMans sit down with Manuela to hear her compelling story of battling addiction, overcoming mental health challenges, and finding her true calling in art. Manuela's journey wasn't easy.
The sense of being an outcast led her to experiment with alcohol and drugs at a young age, spiraling into a cycle of substance abuse and mental health struggles. She faced significant hurdles, including her father's deportation and her own legal status issues. Despite these obstacles, she persevered through rehabilitation and relapses, eventually finding herself in Miami. It was in Miami that Manuela discovered her passion for art.
Using creativity as a form of therapy, she began to rebuild her life. Her dedication paid off when one of her pieces went viral, catapulting her into a successful career as an artist. Throughout her journey, Manuela has been open about the highs and lows of sobriety, emphasizing that recovery has only enhanced her creativity.
She underscores the importance of seeking help and being honest about one's struggles, proving that sobriety can be a powerful catalyst for personal and professional growth. Tune in to hear Manuela's inspiring tale of resilience, creativity, and the transformative power of recovery.