Tamera Mowry, Emmy award-winning actress and entrepreneur, discusses her journey of self-discovery after the success of 'Sister, Sister.' She shares insights on navigating rejection in Hollywood, emphasizing resilience and personal growth. Tamera delves into balancing her roles as a parent and a professional while managing self-doubt. She highlights the importance of staying authentic in a social media-driven world and reflects on the lessons learned from her experiences, ultimately inspiring listeners to pursue their dreams.
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Focus on Character
Focus on character development, not fleeting fame.
Be grateful for every opportunity, knowing it might not last.
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Post *Sister, Sister* Struggles
Tamera Mowry-Housley faced a career lull after Sister, Sister, with few auditions.
A casting director advised her to stick to comedy, doubting her dramatic range.
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Back to Class
Despite having years of experience, Tamera Mowry-Housley took acting classes to improve.
She booked Strong Medicine after declaring "Let's do this" before her audition.
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Today’s guest is Tamera Mowry. She's an Emmy award-winning host, actress, producer, and entrepreneur who has captivated audiences for over 20 years. Tamera started her career in Hollywood alongside her sister, Tia, on the hit show Sister, Sister, which aired over 100 episodes from 1994-1999. She also co-hosted the groundbreaking and Emmy-winning talk show, The Real, for six seasons. She’s an entrepreneur with her own coffeehouse and coffee line called Barnhouse Napa Brews and most recently she’s one of the hosts on HGTV’s show Table Wars.
In this episode we discuss how Tamera dealt with her identity after the end of her first hit TV show, how to deal with self doubt and find inner peace, how to be successful as a parent while also pursuing your dreams, what Tamera wishes she could share with her 10 year old self and so much more!
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