Misty Copeland: Building a Lasting Legacy On (and Off) the Stage

For our Season 3 premiere of She Pivots, host Emily Tisch Sussman sits down with Misty Copeland—principal ballerina with American Ballet Theater, mother, designer, author, and philanthropist. Misty recounts falling in love with ballet, being part of a difficult public custody battle, and the challenges of injuries in her early career. She also opens up about the isolation of being the only Black ballerina in the room, –an experience that drives her advocacy and philanthropy today–and how becoming a mother has shaped her life. (And for the Swifties: Misty talks about how performing with the superstar at the American Music Awards was “an incredible experience.”)Be sure to subscribe, leave us a rating, and share with your friends if you liked this episode!She Pivots was created by host Emily Tisch Sussman to highlight women, their stories, and how their pivot became their success. To learn more about Misty, follow us on Instagram @ShePivotsThePodcast or visit shepivotsthepodcast.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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She Pivots is a weekly podcast that is redefining the way women view their own success. The award-winning show spotlights the real-life experiences of remarkable women who have shown that success is not defined by a one-size-fits-all formula.Host and creator Emily Tisch Sussman delivers deeply personal narrative interviews with renowned guests like Vice President Kamala Harris, Brooke Shields, Allyson Felix, Priyanka Chopra, and Bobbi Brown, all while interweaving never-before-heard stories from guests like trans Navy Veteran Paula M. Neira or fundamentalist cult survivor Susi Massey. She Pivots offers dynamic conversations with women, and occasionally non-women, that highlight their personal, pivotal moments. She Pivots creates a community for those striving to embrace themselves. Join the movement at www.shepivotsthepodcast.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.