When Clout Becomes a Cage: Projection, Power, and Refusal

In this unfiltered solo reflection, Joi Sun revisits the surreal and uncomfortable moments of being projected onto—whether by celebrity culture, workplace dynamics, or the weight of expectation. She shares the story of dating the son of a globally famous figure, and how his inherited clout twisted perceptions, both from him and others. From working in doctor’s offices where patients treated her like an object, to the realization that some people only validate others through proximity to fame, this episode dives into the distortion field of projection—and the radical choice to step out of it.