Los Angeles USA
EVOLUTION of AN ARTIST FINDING ANSWERS IN SEASONS OF SILENCE
Words: Rachel Hogan Natalie Manuel Lee is a dynamic creative: a stylist, television host and journalist. We first met in 2018 when I was content producing on the Hillsong Channel docuseries Now with Natalie. She’s always stylish, quick-witted and curious, even when she’s just gotten off a 17-hour flight. Coming straight from the airport, her hair was flawlessly slicked back, and standing at just above five feet, she still manages to absolutely rock a floor-length overcoat. Nat surveyed her new colleagues and environment, ready with genuine compliments and insightful questions. As we laboured over scripts, she’d study my blank face and conclude, “You hate it”. “No, not at all!” I’d respond, puzzled. We quickly realised that things can get lost in translation when you mix chilled and artsy Aussies with vivacious and vocal Americans. One of the things I appreciate about Natalie, is that no matter who you are, she seeks to honestly understand you and to be understood by you. That was the beginning of a wonderful friendship and working partnership. We recently caught up on video call....
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