“It’s ok if your ideas are different, your goals are big – don’t be afraid of what others would say. You are skilled, capable, talented – you deserve to be a leader, and you are enough. Leaning in can be uncomfortable, so don’t be afraid to own your seat, lean back, and kick your feet up.” – Joy Fitzgerald

This episode features a talk by Thandiwe ("Thandie") Newton sharing the story of finding her "otherness" -- first, as a child growing up in two distinct cultures, and then as an actor playing with many different selves. Thandie's born name, Thandiwe (pronounced tan-dee-way), was once mispronounced publicly early on in her career, and her stage name stuck as "Thandie" ever since. In 2021, Thandiwe reclaimed the original spelling of her name -- embracing what makes her unique and finding a new way to shine.