The Oprah + Viola Netflix Special may just be my best interview of the year. Thought-provoking, insightful, authentic and wise words from Viola Davis. I'll share some of my favourites but before that I'll let you know if this interview is something you might find useful. If you fall in any of these categories, run to Netflix with all of your strength😅
1. Teachers
Viola said "Teachers were my saviours" and I felt that statement down to my bones. Real goosebump moment. I feel teachers most times don't get the recognition they deserve....people in the education sector generally. Teachers play such a pivotal role in the upbringing of children and it should be discussed more often. If you are a teacher, you will feel all warm inside watching this interview.
2. Women
Need I say more? Two confident, successful women who have raised and are still raising the bar for women all over the world. I particularly loved the synergy between these women and the clear respect they had for each other. It really brings a new perspective into 'women supporting women' and I'm here for it!
3. Lovers of Annalise Keating
Viola Davis was the major face of the series 'How to Get Away with Murder' and she bodied that role! It turns out it was quite a journey for Viola too.
4. Members of 'God when' Association
Stories of Christian marriages make me smile and I smiled a lot. You'll also love this if you are a big advocate of Christian parenting.
5. Lovers of Memoirs and Biographies
Viola's Book 'Finding Me' was the major theme of the interview and I think every lover of documentaries, Podcasts, blogs, vlogs and all would love this.
I'm looking forward to watching more interviews like this one in 2022. It's uplifting in a huge way and gives you hope. I also believe that 2022 has shown more than any other, year that there is no perfect being...even your favs are imperfect. So I'm more appreciative of authentic stories these days. Please drop recommendations if any come to mind.
My highlight was this statement Viola quoted;
"Courage is fear that has said its prayers." - Anne Lamott
