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:
Deepica Mutyala on Creating Her Seat at the Table
Constance Wu on Finding Her Voice
Eve Rodsky on Rebalancing Invisible Labor
Indra Nooyi on Leading with Respect
Kristen Bell on Mental Health at Work
Jen Wong as Leading as an Introvert
Rachel Bilson on Taking a Pause
Kerry Washington on Choosing Work with Intention
After 5ish: Shiza Shahid on Balancing Purpose and Profit
Carly and Danielle on 10 Years of theSkimm with Hoda Kotb
Carolyn Childers and Lindsay Kaplan on Reframing Your Strengths
Rebroadcast: Brooke Shields on Learning To Compartmentalize
Dana Bash on Being Patient in your Career
Maria Shriver on Turning the Bad into Good
Audie Cornish on Motherhood and Work
Beth Ford on Finding Success At Every Level
Victoria Eady Butler on Changing Careers After 30 Years
Eva Longoria on Defying Expectations
Fidji Simo on Integrating Work and Life
Cindy Eckert on Choosing the Harder Path
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