When you’re in your regular private life, it’s just so strange to be known. I think also with the advent of the internet, people no longer have the l… - Octavia Spencer

I think a lot of people lose the advantage in the negotiating process if they are not willing to walk away. And I'm always willing to walk away.

For me, it’s about embracing our inner beauty and having it seen outwardly. The root of it is not about being valued for looks; it is about empowerment and Black women owning who they were and their own place in history.

When you are starting out, show how hard you work. There’s always room for advancement. Educate yourself on what everybody else in the market is getting, and then you ask for what you deserve. You’re not always going to get it, but you also have to be willing to walk away at some point.