Octavia Spencer: Embracing Her Own Light

Octavia Spencer, a celebrated actress and producer, shares insights into her career and personal philosophy.

Spencer worked for 23 years before landing her first lead roles in film and television in 2019. She has since executive produced projects like "Ride or Die" and narrated and produced "Lost Women."

She founded a production company, Orit, named after a past incident where she was not recognized. Spencer discovered the Hebrew meaning "light" resonated with her mission to bring hope through storytelling, especially in dark true-crime narratives.

Spencer's self-possession and authenticity, noted by peers like Viola Davis and Melissa McCarthy, have been constants throughout her career.

She now feels blessed and seen, advocating for women of all ages to be recognized and to take up the space they deserve.