A few years ago, Maya gave a commencement address to graduates of the Juilliard School of Music’s pre-college program. In honor of commencement season, with students around the world embarking on the next chapter of their lives, we’re sharing it again. In it, Maya gives lessons she’s learned about embracing life’s unexpected changes.

Why We Avoid Conversations That Would Make Us Happier
45:47

BONUS: How Small Businesses Endure for Generations
14:35

Rainn Wilson and Maya on Navigating Change and Identity
1:08:21