How To Speak Up For Yourself ft. Amanda Seales (How To Mondays)
Apr 15, 2024
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Brilliant guest Amanda Seales shares insights on rest and stress, the impact of her bold upbringing, and experiences in the entertainment industry. They discuss challenges in the business world, redefining success, and advocating for black voices. Exploring diversity in media, entrepreneurship illusions, and balancing compassion and effectiveness in leadership roles.
Amanda Seales advocates for marginalized communities using her platform and faces backlash for her outspokenness.
Seales prioritizes autonomy by creating her own content and challenges industry norms for success.
Balancing hard work with self-care is crucial for sustainable success, emphasizing the importance of setting boundaries and prioritizing mental health.
Deep dives
Amanda Seals' Passion for Speaking Out
Amanda Seals, known for her work as Tiffany Dubois on 'Insecure,' has established herself as an outspoken advocate across various platforms. She uses her voice to address issues she is passionate about, especially related to advocating for black and brown communities globally. Despite facing backlash for her outspokenness, Seals remains committed to using her platform to speak truth to power and defend marginalized communities.
Seeking Autonomy and Financial Security
Seals' journey towards autonomy and financial security led her to explore ventures beyond the traditional Hollywood path. She delved into creating her own content, including producing her podcast 'Small Doses' and a syndicated radio show. Her experience in the industry prompted her to seek ownership and autonomy in her career, advocating for a different approach to achieving success.
Challenging Industry Norms and Prioritizing Joy
Seals' decision to challenge industry norms and prioritize her joy and autonomy over traditional markers of success reflects her resilience and dedication to staying true to herself. She explores different avenues of creative expression, from creating her own major to developing community projects, showcasing her commitment to impactful and authentic work.
Navigating Complex Experiences in Insecure
Despite Insecure's success and positive reception, Seals' personal experience on the show was more complex. She expressed that the sisterhood depicted on screen did not mirror the challenges she faced off-screen, highlighting the disparity between the work produced and the behind-the-scenes experiences that influenced her journey in the industry.
Striving for Fulfillment in Work
The podcast delves into the misconception that entrepreneurship and success are portrayed as effortless and glamorous on social media. Contrary to this facade, the speaker emphasizes the value of hard work, dedication, and the pursuit of personal fulfillment in one's professional endeavors. Reflecting on personal experiences, the speaker highlights the importance of genuine effort and commitment in achieving true success, rather than opting for superficial appearances or shortcuts.
Balancing Work Ethic and Self-Care
The podcast addresses the necessity of balancing hard work with self-care and a healthy work-life integration. The speaker shares insights on the significance of building one's career while ensuring personal well-being and mental health are prioritized. Emphasizing the importance of setting boundaries, acknowledging individual limitations, and practicing self-compassion, the discussion underscores the value of sustainable work practices and the long-term benefits of maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
(Throwback Monday) In this episode, the ladies are joined by the brilliant Amanda Seales. They start by discussing janky politicians and Amanda explains how rest helps her deal with the stress. Amanda describes how her mom encouraged her to be bold as a child and how black tv stars gave her inspiration and hope. The ladies bond over the crazy entertainment industry and explain how managers want too much these days. Tiffany also brings up a time when she saw Amanda in Kenya and how Amanda affirmed her. Of course, the ladies talk "Insecure", and Amanda explains how her experience behind the scenes at Insecure might not have been the best.
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