Through It

We’re all headed somewhere. But during the trip, let’s not forget to celebrate how far we’ve come. In Los Angeles and New York City, host @BradWete links with rising actor @JoshuaNeall , South London starlet @the.Absolutely , and soul stud @RoJamesXIX for intimate chats at beloved speakeasy @DeathAndCompany . The convos are wide-ranging. Find out how they triumphed over bouts with demons familiar to us all, stepped into confidence, and eventually found their lights to move forward. And once they leave Brad’s world, he enters theirs. Pumping it up at a downtown LA gym, joyriding in NYC, and playing dress-up in The Hills. The fun begins with Episode 1 of THROUGH IT next week. See you then. THROUGH IT is brought to life by: Creative Lead - Brad Weté Director - Aaron Murray Vazquez | @aaronisnotcool Director of Photography - Joao Gonzalez | @SoftGlas Original theme song, “Pepper Soup,” produced by @NutherVandross

From Fear to Fighter: Khial Watson’s Testimony | THROUGH IT, LITE In our latest LITE, actor and model @KhialWatson , 32, shares how he used therapy to untangle childhood trauma, then martial arts to kickstart his adult years with a newfound confidence and faith. To see how the multi-hyphenate creative pulled that feat off, watch his full story on our Reels page now. SHARE | LIKE | FOLLOW CREDITS: Creative Direction by @BradWete Photography by @lost.myhorse

In religion, a testimony is a firsthand account of experiencing God’s grace and power. @KhialWatson ’s childhood relationship with his father was rocky, to say the least. The lasting effects? A severe lack of confidence well into early adulthood. Watch the latest THROUGH IT, LITE to learn how the rising actor—quite literally—fought his way toward self-assurance and patching things up with his old man. This is Khial’s testimony. SHARE | LIKE | FOLLOW CREDITS: Creative Direction & Editing by @BradWete Primary Photography & Video by @lost.myhorse Score by @softglas Special Thanks to @aaronisnotcool

“Inside, I always felt like I belonged in the dark,” @Maisssame reveals to us in her THROUGH IT piece. Thankfully, she found her way into the light. Family in Algeria and friends in New York City helped the Parisian model find herself, and a new confidence. Take that trip with Maïssame now by watching her story on our Reels page. LIKE | FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE | SHARE Creative Direction by @BradWete Photography by @lost.myhorse

After a huge academic achievement in Paris, @Maisssame didn’t feel right. Depression weighed her down in ways it hadn’t in ages. Find out how following her gut last year led her to two countries, a new perspective, and into the light. LIKE | FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE | SHARE CREDITS Creative Direction & Editing - @bradwete Primary Photography - @lost.myhorse Archival Video & Photos - @maisssame Score - @softglas

For hair and makeup artist @chelsea_ciara , beauty starts with intention. Before every client, she says a prayer over her hands—the same pair that brings every look to life for our guests. So when we put her in @BASEweho ’s chair for a manicure, we knew it had to be special. From start to sparkle, see what she got done. Then jump over to throughitshow.com to see her work on @destinyrogers , @Jaycina , @rojamesxix , @chrissperiod , and more... LIKE | FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE | SHARE CREDITS Voice-over by @daniellewhamilton SPECIAL THANKS @praewaps

Nine years ago—just days before her daughter Syx was born, @jaycina penned and posted the poem you hear me reciting at the start of this THROUGH IT clip. Brief as it may be, it’s a pretty in-depth look into the psyche of a 21-year-old mom-to-be wrestling with her past and hoping it’s not the future’s forecast. When parts of your childhood journey were rough, how do you course-correct and steer toward a better road for those you care for as an adult? Seems like Jaycina found a way. 🌹 � Watch Episode 7 of THROUGH IT on YouTube (@throughitshow ) and head over to throughitshow.com for more photos and BTS now. EPISODE CREDITS Creative Director & Host, Brad Weté via HE TELLS STORIES - @BRADWETE @hetellsstories Director, Aaron Murray Vazquez - @aaronisnotcool Cinematographer & Sound Designer, Joao Gonzalez - @softglas Hair & Makeup, Chelsea Ciara - @chelsea_ciara , using @GucciBeauty via @COTYINC Nails by BASE Nail Bar - @baseweho Interview Location, Clay CA - @ClayCA_ Brad’s Barber, Garrick Dixon - @thegarrickdixon Video Production, BLUE CAMELOT FILMS - @blue.camelot THROUGH IT Logo designed by Marcus Hedgpeth - @okny THROUGH IT Theme Song, “Pepper Soup,” Produced by Nu Goteh - @nuthervandross SPECIAL THANKS Weté and Company, Inc Sienna Brown - @thesiennabrown The Colours Shop - @coloursockshop GUCCI Beauty, via @COTYinc @Adidas via @Pitchblend

What we hear in @aracarrr ’s LITE piece is more than confidence; It’s faith. It’s one thing to have the respect of industry peers and viral videos videos pinned for all to see. Those apparent stats are hard evidence that Jamal has made an impact as a streetwear reporter. But how does he remain calm and have an unwavering certainty that career bests are yet to come, despite an untimely end at a supposed dream job? That’s faith. “Will” is more important “How?” I’m excited to see Jamal move forward with that feeling and thankful he shared this part of his journey with us. | Watch his full THROUGH IT, LITE on our Reels now. Photos by @lost.myhorse

Moments of rejection or abrupt redirection, like what Jamal (@aracarrr ) experienced when his time as Complex’s on-camera streetwear reporter came to an end, can feel like a gut punch. Self-doubt enters the mind like it has front door keys, stifling confidence. Thankfully, Jamal has this other feeling—a knowing—that keeps him solid when others in his position typically default to a nervous wobble. With that faith, it’s only a matter of time before a new win reveals itself. | This is THROUGH IT, LITE LIKE | FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE | SHARE Photos by @lost.myhorse

We all need a friend like this. The @Jaycina episode of THROUGH IT is essentially about relationships–how the ones lost, gained, and hoped for shape her. So for the first clip from our LA lakehouse sitdown, what better one to share than this surprise appearance from her bestie @theSiennaBrown ? Their friendship began just months before Jaycina’s daughter Syx was born, and it’s clearly going strong a decade later. Watch Episode 7 of THROUGH IT on YouTube (@throughitshow ) and head over to throughitshow.com for more photos and BTS now. EPISODE CREDITS Creative Director & Host, Brad Weté via HE TELLS STORIES - @BRADWETE @hetellsstories Director, Aaron Murray Vazquez - @aaronisnotcool Cinematographer & Sound Designer, Joao Gonzalez - @softglas Hair & Makeup, Chelsea Ciara - @chelsea_ciara , using @GucciBeauty via @COTYINC Nails by BASE Nail Bar - @baseweho Interview Location, Clay CA - @ClayCA_ Brad’s Barber, Garrick Dixon - @thegarrickdixon Video Production, BLUE CAMELOT FILMS - @blue.camelot THROUGH IT Logo designed by Marcus Hedgpeth - @okny THROUGH IT Theme Song, “Pepper Soup,” Produced by Nu Goteh - @nuthervandross SPECIAL THANKS Weté and Company, Inc Sienna Brown - @thesiennabrown The Colours Shop - @coloursockshop GUCCI Beauty, via @COTYinc @Adidas via @Pitchblend

For the woman with many roles, many hats. Find out how each facet of @Jaycina is linked, and where she’s headed next on Episode 7 of THROUGH IT on YouTube and head over to throughitshow.com for more photos and BTS now. STYLE CREDITS Jaycina wears @WorthandWorth hats throughout, a @Skims tank top and her own jewelry EDITORIAL PHOTO TEAM CREDITS Creative Director - @BRADWETE via @hetellsstories Editorial Photographer, Mia André - @_miazaki_ Photo Assistant, Maïssame Decosse - @MAISSSAME Jaycina’s Hair & Makeup, Chelsea Ciara - @chelsea_ciara , using @GucciBeauty via @COTYINC Stylist, Raf Talaat - @rafnosimons Styling Assistant, Melina Passalacqua - @melinapassalacqua Nails by BASE Nail Bar - @baseweho THROUGH IT Logo designed by Marcus Hedgpeth - @okny

“You’re supported. Go ahead.” @chrissperiod knows best. I posted this for myself, but you can have it if it’s hitting that spot, too. -bw Watch Episode 6 on our YouTube channel @ThroughItShow now. And hit our website THROUGHITSHOW.COM for more (Link in bio!). CREDITS & IG HANDLES Director, Aaron Murray Vazquez - @aaronisnotcool Cinematographer & Sound Designer, Joao Gonzalez - @softglas Executive Producer, Brad Weté via HE TELLS STORIES - @BRADWETE @hetellsstories BTS Photographer, Joseph Weté - @lost.myhorse Brad’s Barber, Garrick Dixon - @thegarrickdixon Video Production, BLUE CAMELOT FILMS - @blue.camelot THROUGH IT Logo designed by Marcus Hedgpeth - @okny