IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson Love the Process with Cynthia Erivo
Nov 21, 2025
Cynthia Erivo, Grammy, Emmy, and Tony Award winner, joins to discuss her newly released book, Simply More, which offers creative exercises rather than a full memoir. She shares insights from her journey from South London to Broadway and reflects on the challenges faced at RADA. The conversation includes the emotional weight of her role in The Color Purple and her anticipation for Wicked: For Good, which promises deeper character explorations. Cynthia also emphasizes the importance of creativity and authenticity in life.
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Turn Reflections Into A Practical Guide
- Cynthia Erivo recommends collecting lessons and questions you've asked yourself to create a portable guide for others.
- Use short reflective prompts at the end of chapters to turn reading into personal action and growth.
Creativity As Daily Training
- Cynthia treats creativity like athletic training: consistent, daily practice sharpens skill and keeps the 'well' full.
- Small daily rituals (scales, humming, warmups) sustain readiness for performance demands.
Childhood Roots In Stockwell Community
- Cynthia describes growing up in a Stockwell maisonette within a tight-knit community that supported her curiosity.
- Her mother tracked milestones and predicted Cynthia would be a singer and a doctor by 18 months.
