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Before she was producing, starring in major films, and building her media empire, Tika Sumpter was a girl from Queens with a dream but no roadmap. In this raw and inspiring conversation, she shares how grit, hustle, and self-belief took her from waiting tables in New York to making it in Hollywood. From a chance encounter that led to her first agent to the game-changing roles that finally put her on the map, Tika gets real about the double standards in the industry, creating her own opportunities, and why betting on yourself is everything.
This conversation is about trusting your instincts, pushing past rejection, and never waiting for permission.
Follow Tika on Instagram here.
Grab a copy of he new book I Got It From My Mama here.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Before she was producing, starring in major films, and building her media empire, Tika Sumpter was a girl from Queens with a dream but no roadmap. In this raw and inspiring conversation, she shares how grit, hustle, and self-belief took her from waiting tables in New York to making it in Hollywood. From a chance encounter that led to her first agent to the game-changing roles that finally put her on the map, Tika gets real about the double standards in the industry, creating her own opportunities, and why betting on yourself is everything.
This conversation is about trusting your instincts, pushing past rejection, and never waiting for permission.
Follow Tika on Instagram here.
Grab a copy of he new book I Got It From My Mama here.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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