Two-Time Tony Winner Kara Young Just Made Broadway History—Now The Harlem Native Is Sharing The Wisdom That Got Her There [Exclusive] - Page 2
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Lauryn Bass
2. Show Up Without Overextending Yourself
Kara is the first to admit she’s still learning this lesson. She shares a recent moment where helping a friend move after their show led to her losing her phone in an Uber.
“I was checking to see if everyone else had their stuff before I checked for my own. You can take care of people, but you have to take care of yourself first.”
It’s the airplane mask rule: secure your oxygen before you assist anyone else. Kara credits her mother—a “boss” who always took vacations and prioritized herself—as the model for how to lead with generosity and boundaries.
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