The Question Lupita Nyong’o Was Sick Of As A Child And Why We Should Stop Pushing It On Our Own Kids

Every time I think I can’t love Oscar-winning actress and lifetime role model Lupita Nyong’o any more than I already do, she opens her mouth and says something else I didn’t know I needed to hear.

Her 2014 keynote speech at the Massachusetts Conference for Women was full of inspirational truth bombs. But her take on “What do you want to be when you grow up?” is what really blew me away.


Seriously though, how can you not love her? For more of Lupita’s words of wisdom on following your dreams, check out the full keynote speech below.

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