Award-winning director and producer Ava DuVernay, known for her groundbreaking films like “Selma,” “A Wrinkle In Time,” and “Origin,” didn’t actually start her career behind the camera. She spent years working in public relations before taking the plunge and pivoting in her 30s. Spoiler: it paid off. And she’s got an Academy Award to show for it. To kick off our new season of "9 to 5ish," we spoke to Ava about how she embraced change and found joy in her career.
PS: Ava’s film, “Origin,” will be streaming on demand starting March 12.
In this episode, Ava shares:
Jordan Taylor and Edith Cooper on Running a Business as Mother and Daughter
YSE Beauty Founder Molly Sims on Leaving a Job with Dignity
Drybar Founder Alli Webb on Scaling a $200+ Million Dollar Business without a College Degree
Christine Blasey Ford on Detaching Yourself from the Outcome
Zibby Owens on Starting a Career Later in Life
Ancestry CEO Deb Liu on Taking Your Power Back at Work
Mandy Moore on Not Letting Competition Distract You
Alex Wagner on Being Persistent to Get What You Want
Special Election Episode: Governor Nikki Haley
"Fashion’s Godmother," Fern Mallis on Why Being Nice is Underrated
Summersalt's Co-Founders on the Secrets to Growing a Business
Marianna Hewitt on How to Set, Keep, and Work Towards Your Intentions
Julie Rice and Elizabeth Cutler on How to Improve Your Relationships
Estée Lauder's Executive Group President, Jane Hertzmark Hudis, on Why Relationships Are Everything
Samina Virk on Why You Should Start Career Mapping
Cynthia Williams on Getting Leaders to Support Your Career
Rita Ora on Taking Control of Her Career
After 5ish: Flamingo's Anna Wesche on Creating the Opportunities You Want
Joanna Gaines on Learning to Let Go of Guilt and Anxiety
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