I'm a big believer in using your voice, speaking loudly and proudly and fighting for what you deserve.

And nobody, nobody uses their voice quite like Taraji P. Henson.

Taraji's an actress.

She's a producer and a mental health advocate.

She shines in roles like hidden figures and empire. But what I love the most about Taraji

is that this is a woman who speaks her truth. In fact, the word truth, it's actually

tattooed on her. Throughout her life, Taraji has faced naysayers, and at every turn,

she believed deeply in who she is and what she has to offer. She's advocated for equal pay,

paving a path for those to come. She inspires so many, including myself. Today we celebrate

how far Taraji has come, and she's not done yet,

not even close. I'm Hoda Codby. Welcome to Season 6 of my podcast, Making Space.

Thank you.

I saw you at the Olympics for a brief moment, and I was trying to have a deep conversation with you at some loud, screamy party.

And you said to me, oh, the one snoop Dog was in. Yes, you made a promise to me.

You said, we are going to have a big girl conversation later.

Yes.

This is our big girl conversation later.

I love so many things about how you navigate this world.

And one of them is a tattoo that you've sported for a long time.

And it says something that to me defines you.

And the word is truth.

Yeah.

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