Onward with Rosie O'Donnell Lena Waithe
Sep 5, 2023
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'.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Introduction
00:00 • 5min
The Influence of a Public Figure
04:34 • 19min
Exploring the Experience of Being 'Other'
23:34 • 3min
Societal Pressure and Identity Sacrifice
26:28 • 16min
Remembering the Names: Queen and Slim
42:13 • 5min
Recognizing the Humanity in Every Individual
47:03 • 3min
Did Dottie Drop the Ball on Purpose?
50:05 • 4min
Reflections on a Relationship and a Preview of Next Week's Episode
54:24 • 4min