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In this episode of I'm Fine, Jean Campbell sits down with model and filmmaker Cherif Douamba to explore childhood loss, masculinity, self-worth and the healing power of creativity.

Born and raised in Ivory Coast, Cherif's life changed when he was scouted on Instagram and launched into the world of high fashion. But behind the success, he was struggling with loneliness, a need for validation and unresolved pain from losing his mother at just four years old.

Cherif opens up about how his childhood shaped his relationships, why professional success couldn't fill the emotional void he felt, and how the isolation of lockdown led him to discover filmmaking.

Through his films One Day and Scars, Cherif began exploring grief, family and the expectations placed on men, ultimately finding a new understanding of his father's experience and a path towards reconciliation.

Together, Jean and Cherif discuss emotional vulnerability, learning to love yourself, breaking free from societal expectations and finding hope through storytelling.

A moving conversation about turning pain into purpose, and how understanding our past can change our future.

In this episode:
- Growing up without his mother and the search for validation
- Finding success in fashion while struggling with loneliness
- Masculinity, vulnerability and emotional expression
- How filmmaking helped him process grief and reconnect with his father
- Learning self-love through relationships
- Finding hope, purpose and the courage to dream

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