Writer, Actor, Producer, and Creator Lena Waithe joins Rosie O'Donnell for a heart-to-heart about manifesting their careers and their love for Mary Tyler Moore. They discuss using their voice to support others, the challenges of being all things to all people, and the experience of feeling 'other' in society. They also reflect on the movie Queen and Slim, discuss empathy and recognizing each individual's unique story, and answer a listener's question about 'A League of Their Own'.
Representation was a key factor in Lena Waithe's career and seeing a public figure like Rosie O'Donnell made her feel included.
Lena Waithe emphasizes the importance of using her platform to share different perspectives and promote understanding through storytelling.
The pressure and expectations of being a public figure, particularly when representing marginalized communities, is a topic Lena Waithe and Rosie O'Donnell discuss.
Deep dives
Dottie dropping the ball
Yes, Dottie dropped the ball on purpose. She made a choice to let her sister win and experience the joy of winning.
Importance of representation
Lena Waithe discusses the importance of representation and how seeing Rosie O'Donnell on TV made her feel like there was a place for her in the world.
The burden of being a public figure
Lena and Rosie discuss the pressures and expectations that come with being a public figure, especially when representing marginalized communities.
The impact of Mary Tyler Moore
Lena expresses her admiration for Mary Tyler Moore and how her presence on television inspired her to believe that there is a place for her in the world.
The power of storytelling
Lena talks about the importance of storytelling and using her platform to share different perspectives and foster understanding.
Writer, Actor, Producer, and Creator Lena Waithe joins Rosie for this dynamic episode! The two bond over manifesting their careers as they dreamed from a very young age and their incredible love for Mary Tyler Moore. Waithe produced the doc, 'Being Mary Tyler Moore', that Rosie also appears in...
Their powerful conversation is a true heart to heart about how different a person and their persona might be; using their voice and platform to support others, especially those who are other; and speak honestly about how impossible it is to be all things to all people. And then some! This is an episode you don't want to miss!