Misty Copeland: Having a child earlier would have hurt career

Misty Copeland - the first Black woman to be promoted to principal dancer at American Ballet Theatre - talks through the challenges of balancing a commitment to ballet with having a life beyond the art form. She says ballet companies question the level of commitment from ballerinas who attempt to have experiences outside of ballet and generally treat their adult dancers like children. Plus, Misty explains why she waited to have a child until later in life and shares the story of how actor Taye Diggs introduced her to her first boyfriend ever - and eventual husband - Olu Evans. The American Ballet Theatre principal dancer goes on to tell us how life has changed as a new mom, as Misty and Olu welcomed their son Jackson to the world earlier this year.
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[@mummytales]

Great interview. Misty magnifies the experiences of many career woman who get torn between motherhood and career. Thank you for featuring her lived experience with this topic.

[@YolandaDonovan-tj1yt]

I love that way you listen,it shows it on your face how they draw you in,they capture you.

[@YolandaDonovan-tj1yt]

I love the way you listen,you can see it on your face,they capture you

[@willacattitude5446]

I was very inspired by Misty Copeland from the Massachusetts conference for women. For a woman, having a career and children is extremely hard, even nowadays. All the physically challenge, biases in workspace, mental load - men experience non of these. Women often have to choose between career and family, as if we were supposed to be the unpaid household employee. We need more voice like her to advocate for us, let go mommy guilt, and normalize woman can have it all.

[@lazarocedeno5270]

So gorgeous.

[@ilenebrooks1814]

🙏🙏❤❤

[@TheWoodland12]

Why do so many people have to say umm and ahh so much.

[@charlestolbert3098]

This is a way of gathering your thoughts