AJ Akua Johnson on her new movie, finding freedom in Africa and what it means to love yourself

In this episode of "Things I've Learned", Steve Owens sits down with actress, life coach, philanthropist, and friend to the show AJ Johnson. AJ talk to us about her new movie, finding freedom in Africa and what it means to love yourself. AJ reflects on how a less than ideal relationship lead her on a spiritual journey to Africa. She opens up about how the grounding she found there has feed into her work as an actress and has furthered her philanthropic endeavors. We discuss her newest movie, "Fighting to Be Me: The Dwen Curry Story". Based on the powerful true-life story of Dwen Curry who fought back from addiction and went on to become a celebrity stylist for Mariah Carey, LisaRaye McCoy, YoYo, Missy Elliot, DMX, and more. All while dealing with the realities of living as a transgender woman. AJ portrays Dwen's mother, Cynthia Curry. She uncovers how having grown into herself (thanks to her time in Africa) allowed her to dive into the emotional richness of the character she portrays. She lets us in on how truly loving the life you live will lead you to your promised land, your freedom. We all know her from movies such as "House Party", "Baby Boy", and "School Daze". AJ shows a side of herself that will leave you excited to see what's next for her. STREAM "Fighting to Be Me": The Dwen Curry Story on BET+