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The Women of OWN Offer Advice for Those Struggling to Get That Big Break

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At the 2016 Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards, OWN talent such as Tika Sumpter, Deborah Joy Winans, Iyanla Vanzant and more shared their inspirational stories and offered words of advice for those who are still striving for their own career breakthroughs. Find out how they did it—and how you can too.

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ESSENCE Women in Hollywood

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From the Red Carpet: "What Does 'Black Girl Magic' Mean to You?"

Red Carpet Question: What Does Black Girl Magic Mean to You?

 2016 BWIH Award Winner Nina Shaw on How to Diversify Hollywood

2016 BWIH Award Winner Nina Shaw on How to Diversify Hollywood

 Ava DuVernay Celebrates the Women Who Inspired Her Breakthrough

Ava DuVernay Celebrates the Women Who Inspired Her Breakthrough

 The Aha Moment that Changed Ava DuVernay's Life

The Life-Changing Advice Oprah Gave Ava Duvernay

 Regina King on Living Up to Her Fierce and Fearless Status

Regina King on Being Fierce and Fearless

 3 Hollywood Luminaries Share Advice for Up-and-Coming Women

3 Hollywood Luminaries Share Advice for Up-and-Coming Women

 Oprah Delivers a Touching Speech at the 'Essence' Luncheon - Video

Oprah at Essence Luncheon: "We Gather in This Space to Speak Each Other's Name in Praise"

 Oprah on Why the 'Essence' Luncheon Is a 'Sacred Space' - Video

Oprah on Why the Essence Luncheon Is a "Sacred Space"

 Sage Advice to Aspiring Female Talent from the Red Carpet

Sage Advice from the Red Carpet to Aspiring Female Talent
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