In this episode of Behind the Creative, Dr. Kristelle Beecher sit down with Khadija Speer: international actress, creative director, and collaborator of Donald Glover — to unpack what it truly takes to scaffold your own path in an industry that often asks you to wait for permission. With her signature clarity and soul, Khadija shares how her global experiences, commitment to personal evolution, and unwavering creative vision have shaped a career that defies traditional lanes.

We talk about what it means to live between worlds, the tension between visibility and authenticity, and why resilience isn’t just a trait, it’s a spiritual practice. Khadija also reflects on the internal architecture required to not just make it, but to build something that reflects who you really are.

This is a conversation for the creatives who are tired of waiting for a seat at the table, and ready to build their own.

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Lead Producer: Dexter "Furg" Fugerson

Music Produced by: Devin O’Bannon/Black Irish Entertainment

Artist: Devin O’Bannon