How Lena Waithe’s Dreams Made Room For Her

Emmy-winning writer, producer, and actor Lena Waithe has always relentlessly pursued her dreams. Ashley and Lena talk about meeting over a decade ago and the growth they’ve experienced in their friendship since their early days in Los Angeles. While Lena initially desired to pursue a career in television writing, the opportunity to star in Netflix’s Master of None presented new avenues to achieve her dreams. While acting was not her initial focus, Lena later realized her on-screen presence was a necessity as she represented a group of Black women who are often overlooked. Today, as an accomplished show creator, actor, and writer, Lena knows saying ‘yes’ to unexpected opportunities has the power to not only transform her life but also impact a new generation of creatives. Want more podcasts from OWN? Visit You can also watch Oprah’s Super Soul, The Oprah Winfrey Show and more of your favorite OWN shows on your TV! Visit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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How Lena Waithe’s Dreams Made Room For Her is an episode from Trials To Triumphs by OWN Podcasts.

This episode is 40:24 long.

This episode was published on Feb 19, 2024.

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