Published in 2025
2 hours 47 minutes
Issa Rae is a multi-award-winning actress, writer, creator, and the founder of the production company HOORAE. Issa’s numerous credits, in front of and behind the camera, include the HBO series Insecure and the films One of Them Days, Barbie, and American Fiction. She is also the author of the New York Times bestseller The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl.
What is this book about?
In this comically insightful collection, Issa Rae charts her journey from digital storyteller to cultural force, redefining modern success. Through refreshingly candid essays, she takes readers behind the scenes of building her creative empire, sharing hard-won wisdom about staying true to your vision while navigating Hollywood’s ups and downs. It’s a master class in turning authenticity into achievement.
The Business of Being Me (30-minute read)
Playing Well with Others (29-minute read)
The Geography of Creativity (25-minute read)
I See You Seeing Me (26-minute read)
The Art of Strategic Procrastination (29-minute read)
I Almost Know What I’m Doing (28-minute read)
