Through my work as an actress, where I champion authentic representation or my advocacy for women’s health, I strive to challenge narratives that marginalise or silence voices that need to be heard.
My advice to other girls, ladies, and women is this: be the standard. Authenticity is the ultimate freedom. Conforming to what others expect robs you and the world of the unique person you are.
People with disabilities should be included in decision-making from a head-office perspective and have the same access to higher education as non-disabled people.
I have always believed that if the rules don’t work for you, rewrite them. That is why I am known as the “Chief Troublemaker.” Break the rules that make no sense and create new ones!
Inside Disruptors 4, you will find the stories of 31 exemplary women disrupting industries, defying expectations, and paving the way for a future where gender is no barrier to success.
Being mixed race on both sides of my parentage but light-skinned and adopted, I am further removed from my genetic make-up and, consequently, my cultural identity. My hair is the real indicator that I am mixed and for me, it is wonderful as I am proud of where I have come from.
I only ever remember seeing grandmothers with gray hair. I had so much shame around my gray hair, there were very few people in my life who knew just how gray I was and how often I was dying my hair to make it look dark.
Every contact I make and every person I manage to add to my network is valuable—I value their time and their willingness to engage. I may not immediately be able to help them, and they may not immediately be able to help me.
My hair is a huge part of self-expression for me, especially when I travel. It’s so big and can sometimes look “untamed”, which is actually when I feel most beautiful. As amazing as it is to be natural, I still think there is a huge pressure to always have perfectly defined curls.
