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Yvonne Orji : Starting From The Actual Bottom & Landing Insecure

Awf The Record
S1 E1056:09
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Send us Fan Mail Mona and JR sit down with Emmy winner and comedy powerhouse Yvonne Orji, who hilariously unpacks what it truly means to start from the bottom. From her Nigerian upbringing, where her parents dreamed of her becoming a doctor, to the sheer terror of breaking the news that she was chasing a career in comedy instead, Yvonne shares how defying expectations brought plenty of struggles—and plenty of laughs. She recounts the early days of her comedy hustle, learning on the job as an actress on HBO’s Insecure, and how the role of Molly was the break that almost wasn’t. Plus, she opens up about her complicated, often comical relationship with Jesus, which inspired her book Bamboozled by Jesus. Get ready to laugh, learn about Nigerian culture, and be inspired by her incredible story of resilience. Follow Yvonne on IG: @YvonneOrji Buy Yvonne Oriji’s book on Amazon: ​​Bamboozled By Jesus Keep in touch with Awf The Record: Watch on Youtube: @AwfTheRecord Follow us on Instagram: @awftherecordpodcast Follow us on TikTok: @AwfTheRecord Visit our website: www.AwfTheRecord.com Follow Mona on TikTok and IG Follow Jeannette on TikTok and IG

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