About this episodeTeyana Taylor discusses her transition from music to acting, highlighting her collaborative approach to fashio…AI summary
Teyana Taylor discusses her transition from music to acting, highlighting her collaborative approach to fashion styling and her directorial debut 'Get Light.' She emphasizes the importance of self-investment, understanding complex characters like Perfidia Beverly Hills, and nurturing artists through her creative direction company, The Auntie Production.
Key takeaways 5
Teyana Taylor retired from music in 2020 due to lack of label support and pivoted to acting, winning a Golden Globe and earning an Oscar nomination for 'One Battle After Another'.
She styles herself for major award shows by collaborating directly with designers (e.g., Tom Brown, Burberry) rather than using traditional stylists, ensuring her vision is intact.
Her creative direction company, The Auntie Production, focuses on protecting artists' visions and helping them invest in their own careers, citing NBA YoungBoy's tour as a success story.
She views her role as a 'student' first, learning from directors like Ava DuVernay and Paul Thomas Anderson before directing her own film.
The character Perfidia Beverly Hills is used to spark dialogue about postpartum depression and the pressure on women to be 'super' rather than allowing themselves to be vulnerable or selfish.
Notable quotes 5AI-generated: wording and quote attribution may be wrong. Use the play link to verify.
“I give what I yearn. I give what I yearn.”
▶ 18:20Teyana explains her philosophy on pouring into others (styling, directing) because she desires those same things for herself.
“The weight is not punishment is preparation for what's already written.”
▶ 17:02Reflecting on her struggles in the music industry and lack of recognition before her acting breakthrough.
“We're always selfless. When are we going to be selfish and put ourselves first?”
▶ 30:15Discussing the character Perfidia Beverly Hills and the societal expectation for women, particularly Black women, to be selfless.
“Invest in yourself. Even when sometime it feel like you don't see a return. Invest in yourself.”
▶ 48:23Advice she learned from Beyonce and applies to her work with artists through The Auntie Production.
“I want to see how she got that level of vulnerability... I want to see the woman behind that voice that we hear in the letter.”
▶ 50:27Describing her desire for a Perfidia Beverly Hills spin-off series to explore the character's backstory.
Chapters & Sections (25)▼
0:00Teyana Taylor's Music Industry Struggles and Careerchapter2
2:08The Design Inspiration Behind Teyana Taylor's Concrete Rose
4:48Designing Interactive and Customizable Sneakers
6:15Celebrity Childhood Memories and Nostalgiachapter1
9:06Childhood Memories of Harlem and Creativity
11:49The Art of Collaborative Fashion Stylingchapter3
13:36Navigating Awards Season as a Fashion Icon
15:13Importance of Direct Control in Creative Projects
16:50Embracing Self-Promotion and Creative Expression
18:28Designing Old Hollywood Glamour for Modern Timeschapter1
21:10Teyana Taylor's Career Pivot and Oscar Potential
23:27The Importance of Understanding Complex Characterschapter2
24:58Postpartum Depression and Motherhood Expectations
26:34Importance of Addressing Postpartum Depression
28:20The Importance of Selfishness for Womenchapter2
30:16Selfishness and Prioritizing One's Own Needs
31:48Career Evolution and Creative Ambitions
34:51Crafting Timeless New York Film Aestheticschapter1
36:49Creating a Comforting Film Experience
39:32Learning from Masterful Creative Directionchapter3
41:24Protecting Creative Vision and Safety
44:35The Creative Process in Music Production
46:10Investing in One's Craft and Artistic Vision
47:36Importance of Investing in Oneself Professionallychapter1
49:56Desiring More Backstory and Character Development
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