Yvonne Orji On Putting Down Hustle & Grind This Year And Picking Up Ease & Flow
As we come upon the time of year when many begin to draft resolutions and consider making major life changes, Yvonne Orji has a word we can all adhere to.
The actress and comedian is the host of Prime Video’s upcoming annual special Yearly Departed in which a lineup of women comedians and comedic actresses bid farewell to the past 12 months and the foolishness that transpired therein. And while Orji’s opening monologue is filled with sarcasm, hyperbole, and too many relatable sentiments regarding 2021 to count, she also shares some real truths, particularly about changing her relationship to work and success.
When asked what the past year has been like for her personally and professionally, Orji tells ESSENCE, “It’s been a mixed bag because I’ve been in my bag. It’s like the blessing of Abraham, I’ve been working and things are coming. One of the things I gave up is hustle and grind and I picked up ease and flow, but it’s taken me 11 months to really get into the stride of ease and flow. When you’re changing and you’re becoming new, it’s a lot of missteps, it’s a lot of uncertainty. It doesn’t feel sexy. It feels real uncomfortable, but then you lean into it and you’re like, ohh, I see the blessing.“
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