Cynthia Erivo ON: How to Take Small Steps to Achieving Your Goals & Why You Should Stop Questioning Your Ability To Achieve Them

Today, I sit down with Cynthia Erivo to talk about following your passion and having compassion for yourself. Cynthia explains why taking the first step is a key to achieving success, turning passion into personal growth and career success, and how to change your mindset when you start doubting yourself.

Cynthia Erivo is a British actress, singer, and songwriter. She has acted in a number of films and television shows. Her film credits include roles in "Widows," "Bad Times at the El Royale," and "Harriet," for which she received critical acclaim and an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress. In addition to her acting career, Erivo is also a talented singer and songwriter. She has released several albums and performed at a number of high-profile events, including the 2021 Oscars.

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What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro
00:14 Nothing feels more at home than to be with the people who share the same culture
04:16 Discipline and creativity is a combination that help improve our lives
08:07 If you’re hesitant to try something new, just start and you might be able to get over it
13:40 Having a loving and supportive people around you can contribute to your future success
17:34 Cynthia explains how she picks her roles and how each role resonates with her
20:32 When you meet a new character, how do you connect with them?
24:17 Being observant of other people’s habits and mannerisms helps in initiating conversations
27:24 How do you detach yourself from the character you play without losing your real identity?
32:35 What was your reason for going to therapy?
34:58 “You can’t truly process something if you’re just talking to yourself.”
35:40 What do you do when you feel like you aren’t good enough for something?
41:02 How do we approach a challenge together and make it work?
43:40 The beauty of working in an industry that you love and passionate about
50:46 The Many Sides of Us