In this episode of If You Knew Better, Amber Grimes welcomes Morris Chestnut, Taylor Polidore, and Tank for a candid conversation about perseverance [00:00], career lessons, and their characters’ complicated dynamics [00:17]. They examine why talented men sometimes get a pass for bad behavior [00:52], the responsibility of men to protect women in uncomfortable situations [02:03], and the importance of respect and accountability [03:27], especially when women are unfairly labeled difficult [04:38]. The conversation explores portraying characters whose actions conflict with personal values [05:20] and approaching acting with empathy rather than judgment [06:26]. Tank credits Jamie Foxx as a pivotal mentor [07:14], while Taylor shares how memoirs from influential Black actresses helped guide her career [08:20]. They also discuss giving back and maintaining a strong work ethic [10:02].

The trio reflects on the sacrifices behind success [12:00], missing important family moments [13:21], navigating different seasons of life and career [14:14], and balancing ambition with family responsibilities [14:18]. They unpack handling rejection [15:27], including Tank’s humbling onstage experience [17:25] and a disappointing career setback for Taylor [18:53]. From advice to their younger selves about trusting the process and not taking rejection personally [20:38] to rapid-fire lessons inspired by their characters [25:15], Morris, Taylor, and Tank leave listeners with reminders about resilience, accountability, and staying committed to their craft [27:10].

In this episode of If You Knew Better, Amber Grimes welcomes Morris Chestnut, Taylor Polidore, and Tank for a candid conversation about perseverance [00:00], career lessons, and their characters&rsquo; complicated dynamics [00:17]. They examine why talented men sometimes get a pass for bad behavior [00:52], the responsibility of men to protect women in uncomfortable situations [02:03], and the importance of respect and accountability [03:27], especially when women are unfairly labeled difficult [04:38]. The conversation explores portraying characters whose actions conflict with personal values [05:20] and approaching acting with empathy rather than judgment [06:26]. Tank credits Jamie Foxx as a pivotal mentor [07:14], while Taylor shares how memoirs from influential Black actresses helped guide her career [08:20]. They also discuss giving back and maintaining a strong work ethic [10:02].
The trio reflects on the sacrifices behind success [12:00], missing important family moments [13:21], navigating different seasons of life and career [14:14], and balancing ambition with family responsibilities [14:18]. They unpack handling rejection [15:27], including Tank&rsquo;s humbling onstage experience [17:25] and a disappointing career setback for Taylor [18:53]. From advice to their younger selves about trusting the process and not taking rejection personally [20:38] to rapid-fire lessons inspired by their characters [25:15], Morris, Taylor, and Tank leave listeners with reminders about resilience, accountability, and staying committed to their craft [27:10].

You can’t rewrite the past — but you can learn from it. Amber Grimes did exactly that, going from college dropout to Executive Vice President in the entertainment industry with no map, just mistakes and lessons that turned into power moves.

 

If You Knew Better is where Amber shares that wisdom — alongside artists, creatives, and culture-shifters who open up about the missteps they made, the mindsets that changed everything, and the game they wish they knew sooner.

 

Together, they unpack the highs, the lows, and the pivots in life, career, and relationships — so you either don’t have to go through it, or can move smarter when you do.

 

Every episode delivers real talk, hard-won insight, and practical gems to help you grow into the version of yourself that knows better… and does better.

You can&rsquo;t rewrite the past &mdash; but you can learn from it. Amber Grimes did exactly that, going from college dropout to Executive Vice President in the entertainment industry with no map, just mistakes and lessons that turned into power moves.
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If You Knew Better is where Amber shares that wisdom &mdash; alongside artists, creatives, and culture-shifters who open up about the missteps they made, the mindsets that changed everything, and the game they wish they knew sooner.
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Together, they unpack the highs, the lows, and the pivots in life, career, and relationships &mdash; so you either don&rsquo;t have to go through it, or can move smarter when you do.
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Every episode delivers real talk, hard-won insight, and practical gems to help you grow into the version of yourself that knows better&hellip; and does better.

If You Knew Better with Amber Grimes

"Reasonable Doubt" Exclusive: Morris Chestnut, Taylor Polidore, & Tank 

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