Shaun Flores

Social media has given rise to a new breed of influencers aiming to have the right in the world, who use their charisma and creativity to engage and inspire their followers. Among these influential figures is Flores, who has carved a unique identity in a world where conformity often reigns supreme. Flores believes that everyone deserves to live their best life, and he uses his platform to promote mental health, well-being and resilience.

At 27 years old, Flores was diagnosed with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Since then, he has used his experience to help dismantle dated and untrue beliefs about OCD by partnering with various charities. Additionally, this diagnosis ultimately led him down a path of self-discovery; from being consumed by fear and depression to recognizing himself as an advocate for those affected by OCD. It took the assistance of a therapist to whom he promised to help others as a to thank you for Flores's healing journey to begin - but now it is safe for us all to say that Flores has gone from survivor to thriver with OCD.

He is also a public speaker with two TEDx Talks, TEDx 2022 & TEDx 2018. In 2018 Flores gave a TEDx Talk about the education system and how we can do more to ensure no one is left behind. His second TEDx talk was on "The straitjacket of masculinity and male mental health" in 2022. His third TEDx entitled “The revolution is through the mind" the power of the upcoming psychedelic revolution about why drug policy and drug laws are preventing the research into psychedelic treatment that could potentially help many individuals with their mental health struggles.

Flores recently appeared on Unapologetic on Channel 4, which is hosted by Yinka Bokinni and Zeze Millz, as Black guests talk freely about Black Lives Matter, racism, football and social media, without holding back. Featuring guests from the worlds of politics and popular culture. It was a great opportunity to present to the black audience about OCD.

Flores left the modelling industry in spite of success where he was featured in many magazines including 7hues, Cloud, Pap, Candid and Vogue Italia. Alongside catwalks at London Fashion Week and worked with commercial fashion brands such as ASOS, Papa John, UBER, John Lewis and Peleton.

Since then Flores has spoken out about the dangers of the modelling industry that left him with disordered eating, which drastically changed his relationship with his body and mental health. From being positively affirmed whilst at his very worse physically, Flores engaged in restricted eating in attempts to achieve cheekbones which at the time was positively affirmed. Whilst modelling brings much social and cultural capital, he left the industry in an attempt to help others"