I moved to LA from the Bay to fully pursue music. All I ever wanted to do was take the stage & perform. I hustled my ass off. Worked as a bottle service waitress 5 nights a week, meetings in the day and nights that I had off I’d make outfits with my sister @ebaby2 for gigs I booked at venues like @theroxy and @theviperroom I never got paid. I printed stickers w/ my logo and website & I’d drive to hollywood blvd, climb billboards and stick my face all over the city... at 4am. It led me to London, where I toured and continued to grow. I was up at 5am hitting the rehearsal space with my manager at the time who never let me sleep (which I’m grateful for), rehearsing for hours and staying ready. At night, I’d finesse my way into spots like @mahikilondon the doors were so exclusive back then but I knew the record labels always threw parties and the folks that needed to see me were in there. I’d book shows and invite the labels, if they didn’t show up or if they only sent their assistant, I showed up at their office unannounced(Sorry Richard @xlrecordings 😆) listen, I didn’t care. I stayed on everyone because I wanted it so bad. When I moved back to LA I transitioned into hosting, thanks to my entire @revolttv fam. I’ve had my insecurities and struggles and it’s been such a learning process and I’ve complained and doubted myself. But when a moment like this clip happens, I smile, take a deep breath and tell myself to keep going and any doubt goes away. Last week I had the pleasure of interviewing the magnificent @uzoaduba for the new season of her show @intreatmenthbo After I was wrapped, this is what she said to me. You can see from my reaction, I had no idea what she was about to say. I post this because number one, I want to thank you, Uzo. Any conversation we have had has always been genuine and I leave them with a smile. You didn’t have to say anything but you did and it really made me emotional in the best way possible. And finally, I posted this for anyone who feels doubt or is discouraged. Your path is yours. No one else’s. Own it. Do the work! Stop doubting yourself! Go after it. No matter how long it takes or how ugly it may look 😬😬, you got this. 💥💥💥