Issa Rae Shares Her No-Nonsense Playbook for Winning — ‘Don’t Be Afraid To Be A B—ch’ - Page 2
Start small, but think big! Don’t wait for the perfect time.
Issa Rae’s career blossomed from humble beginnings. In 2011, she launched and starred in her breakout YouTube series, The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl. The hilarious show followed her fictional alter ego “J” as she navigated painfully awkward moments with co-workers and love interests, often finding herself in hilariously uncomfortable situations. The series quickly gained a loyal following, racking up over 1.9 million views.
When it came time to produce Season 2, Rae didn’t wait for Hollywood’s green light—she took matters into her own hands. According to Black America Web, the California native crowdfunded over $50,000 to bring the next season of The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl to life.
Her hustle proved that she didn’t need big studio backing to bet on herself. She believed in her vision, started small, and thought big. And most importantly, she didn’t wait for the perfect moment—she created her own lane, pushing forward through every hurdle and setback.
