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See all ›Lena Waithe | Good Hang with Amy Poehler
0:05Hello everyone. Welcome to another episode of Good Hang. We are very excited about our guest today. It is Lena Waith, writer, producer, actor.0:14Lena does so many things so well and she's the coolest. And we're going to get into how cool she is today. We're1:01the show that is out on Broadway as we speak and that Lena is a producer on.
Lena Waithe On Why Finding Your Voice Is A "Bloody Process" & Costs Everything | The Blackprint
1:01and only Lena Waith in the building. What's going on? What's up, bro? It's good to see you.1:25control the story. Please introduce yourself to the audience. Yo, what's up? My name is Lena Wade. I'm30:40become who you are today? If I go back to like young Lena, what did you have to kill? What did you have to let go?
Curtiss Cook on Working with Lena Waithe and Steven Spielberg on 'The CHI' and 'West Side Story'
14:45interesting because you work with lena weith who lena worked with spielberg when she started the film ready player15:07you know what that's that's for real for real you know i also want to take him in a man and just get big up lena man lean away for the crazy23:23lena and showtime have allowed me to play but um yeah i mean of course there's
Lena Waithe | Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard
55:30read. So he just said to her, "Send me interesting people." And by the grace of God, she and I just met. She said, "Oh, Lena Wake is interesting. You should meet her." And he was l1:26:13Uh yeah. No. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Um so theater's my [ __ ] Um Lena, I just I adore you. I really really really like you. I really really
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Lena Waithe | Good Hang with Amy Poehler
Lena Waithe discusses her career philosophy of continuous evolution over idea protection, her deep appreciation for the communal and nostalgic aspects of 90s pop culture (Blockbuster, Mary Tyler Moore), and her role as asummaryIdea Protection Philosophy: Waithe argues that if you are afraid of having your ideas stolen, you should generate more ideas, as execution and personal voice make true copying impossible. She believes artists evolve, so takeawayThe Value of Physical Media and Community: Waithe highlights the communal experience of renting movies at Blockbuster and watching TV in a group setting (like her grandmother's bedroom) as a form of cultural bonding thattakeaway
Lena Waithe | Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard
This conversation explores the intersection of modern media consumption, the evolving nature of celebrity in an AI-driven era, and the personal journey of writer Lena Waithe.summaryWaithe shares vulnerable insights on navigating self-esteem, childhood trauma, and the complexities of identity as a queer Black woman in Hollywood.summaryThe definition of 'star' is shifting due to AI and social media; while digital fame can be fleeting (lasting only a year), mortal artists like Waithe are creating enduring cultural touchstones.takeaway
How Lena Waithe Sells Her Stories Without Selling Her Soul | Idea Generation
Lena Waithe discusses the evolution of her career from a Chicago outsider to a Hollywood mogul, emphasizing the importance of authentic storytelling over mainstream appeasement.summaryWaithe also outlines her creative philosophy of prioritizing artistic integrity and audience engagement over passive consumption, while reflecting on her legacy as a connector of marginalized histories.summaryThe 'Body Blows' Metric for Success: Waithe uses the presence of criticism or 'body blows' as a gauge for whether work is doing its job; she believes that if a piece of art doesn't provoke strong reactions or controversytakeaway
