That industry expects you to prove yourself over and over again. Do I stay doing this, or do I raise my daughter and live surrounded by people who love me? Wasn't even really a choice.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
There have definitely been ebbs and flows in my career, but, you know, part of the reason is that I'm a mom. I have a five-year-old daughter. She really factors into my choices, and I never want to go too long without seeing her.
I think if you are young and you have children, you still have so much to prove. When you have children later in life, you lose a bit of that urge for working.
I don't think you need any kind of backing here in the industry. I think what you achieve in your life is the result of your own talent and hard work.
You go through those awkward, dorky, geeky stages, and growing up in the industry amplifies all that. Fortunately, I have a mother who encouraged me to build my confidence from within and embrace my imperfections.
I have two children. I gave up a lot for my career, but I'm very happy for it. I've done what I've always thought was best for me and my family.
You're made aware of what the industry is and what you need to conform to; I don't fit that, and I'm never going to.
When I was producing on my own, I was doing it in order to - in a very patriarchal entertainment industry, let alone planet - very much hell-bent on trying to prove to myself, if nothing else, that I could do it as a woman.
Every single decision I make about what material I do, what I'm putting out in the world, is because of my children.
My job is to put myself out there. It's beyond my control how I'm perceived.
I just decided that I would not put my professional life on hold to raise children. I know that sounds selfish to a lot of people and I don't know if what I'm doing is the right thing. But that's the way I'm doing it.