Tookes Takes
Tookes Takes
LaKendra Tookes
Pol' Atteu… What Really Happened
59 minutes Posted Apr 1, 2026 at 7:00 am.
Introduction
Immigrating To America
Middle Child Syndrome
Learning English + Family
Pol’s Mom
FIDM, USC, + Cal State
Pursuing Fashion
Fashionable Childhood
Homophobia + Acting
Favorite Designs
Anna Nicole Smith
Coming Out
Marriage + Love
Dating Advice + Meeting Patrik
Coffee Ground Readings
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58: This week, I sat down with the iconic Pol’ for one of the most honest and emotional conversations yet. From immigrating to the U.S. as a child to becoming a celebrated fashion designer, Pol’ shares the real story behind his success, his struggles with identity, and the deep influence of his mother.
We get into everything, his friendship with Anna Nicole Smith, the truth about relationships, why he doesn’t believe in dating, and the unexpected way he met his husband. Plus, his unique gift of coffee readings and how intuition has shaped his life.
Topics Discussed:
→ Growing up between cultures
→ Finding identity and confidence
→ Building a career in fashion
→ Friendship, loyalty, and loss
→ Why dating is a waste of time
→ Meeting “the one” unexpectedly
→ Coffee readings and intuition
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Further Listening: 
→ Patrik Simpson: Love, Custody, + Anna Nicole Smith
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