Empowered Growth | Aja Naomi King on Street You Grew Up On Season 4
In Episode 4, Aja Naomi King dives into the theme of personal and professional growth, reflecting on how her journey has been shaped by the challenges, lessons, and moments of change she's experienced. Aja discusses how hard work, authenticity, and a commitment to embracing new opportunities have guided her career in Hollywood and her personal development. Growing up on Lydle Creek Place, she learned the importance of community and values that continue to influence her both on and off the screen. She shares how stepping out of her comfort zone and overcoming obstacles has allowed her to grow both as an actress and an individual. As part of this episode, Aja highlights Opening Act, an organization based in New York that empowers high school students from underserved communities through the arts. This episode powerfully reminds us that empowering growth is about embracing change, lifting others up, and continually striving to become the best version of yourself. This season is presented by Intuit QuickBooks, who supports small businesses across every community in the country. Learn more about @quickbooks here: https://tinyurl.com/mskdyuca Don’t forget to LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for more! – Follow Simpson Street: Instagram: / simpsonstreet X: / simpsonstreet Facebook: / simpsonstreet Follow Kerry: Instagram: / kerrywashington X: / kerrywashington Facebook: / thekerrywashington TikTok: / thekerrywashington Follow Aja Naomi King: Instagram: / ajanaomi_king X: https://x.com/ajanaomi_king Facebook: / ajanaomiking Follow Opening Act: Website: https://openingact.org/mission Instagram: / openingactny Facebook: / openingactny YouTube: / openingact About Street You Grew Up On: Simpson Street is where our journey begins. It’s the street that Kerry Washington’s mom grew up on in The Bronx, NY. Through this social series, Kerry Washington interviews artists, influencers, and industry experts to uncover their origin stories, amplify our common humanity and affirm the value of every individuals' journey, beginning with the “street they grew up on...” … “Thicker Than Water,” Kerry Washington’s memoir, is available now online and in bookstores. Grab your copy at https://kerrywashingtonbook.com Check out Season 1: https://bit.ly/3NO0oh3 & Season 2: https://bit.ly/3KW6NZ3 & Season 3: https://bit.ly/3zQfTE6 #SYGUO #SimpsonStreet #KerryWashington #Season4 #Guest #State #SYGUO #SimpsonStreet #KerryWashington #Season4 #AshleyWalters #JuliaLouisDreyfus #ArianaDeBose #AjaNaomiKing #NathalieEmmanuel #LeeDaniels #DerekHough #QueenLatifah Photos courtesy of Aja Naomi King.

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