676: UZO ADUBA On Navigating Grief, Fame and Motherhood

In this episode of The Rachel Hollis Podcast, Uzo Aduba talks with Rachel about her first book 'The Road is Good', a coming-of-age memoir that tells the story of her Nigerian mother. Uzo is a three-time Emmy award-winning and Tony award-nominated actress, who is best known for her breakout role in 'Orange is the New Black.' She chats with Rach about her acting career, including almost quitting before landing her role as Suzanne 'Crazy Eyes' Warren, and reflects on fame and how it shifted her personal life and career trajectory. The conversation also touches on Uzo's Nigerian heritage, the impact of her mother's passing on the writing process, how to move through grief, and the lessons she aims to pass on to her daughterGet the Start Today Journal - https://starttoday.com/products/start-today-journal00:00 Coping with Loss and Finding Joy01:36 From Theater to Television: A Journey Begins04:11 Landing the Role on Orange is the New Black07:53 Adjusting to Fame and Public Recognition20:29 Navigating Motherhood and Personal Growth23:32 Writing a Book: Expectations vs. Reality24:41 Unexpected Life Changes26:46 A Mother's Illness30:24 Grief and Memories35:05 Career Reflections38:38 Future Plans and Holiday Excitement44:53 Conclusion and Contact InformationHave a question you want Rach to answer? An idea for a podcast episode??Call the podcast hotline and leave a voicemail! Call (737) 400-4626Sign up for Rachel’s weekly email: https://msrachelhollis.com/insider/Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RachelHollisMotivation/videosFollow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MsRachelHollis/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.