Tracee Ellis Ross

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  1. Tracee Ellis Ross Isn’t Waiting to Be Chosen

    6d ago

    Tracee Ellis Ross Isn’t Waiting to Be Chosen

    Tracee Ellis Ross has spent a lifetime forging an independent identity. She regales Trevor and Eugene with stories of growing up in the embrace of her iconic mother, Diana Ross, building her own beauty empire with Pattern and starring on Broadway. Together, the three candidly dissect the societal pressures women face to be "chosen," the racial biases of '90s television, and how to reclaim your agency in work and love. Packed to the brim with lessons on life, love, and picking the perfect heirloom tomato, this episode is a masterclass in belonging to yourself. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  2. Tracee Ellis Ross on Broadway Debut and Solo Traveling

    2d ago

    Tracee Ellis Ross on Broadway Debut and Solo Traveling

    Tracee Ellis Ross had her breakout television role in Girlfriends 25 years ago. Since then, she has starred in Black-ish and created a haircare brand called Pattern Beauty. The Golden Globe winner got together with Willie Geist in the New York City apartment building she grew up in to discuss her Broadway debut in the Tony-nominated show Every Brilliant Thing and the new season of the Roku show Solo Traveling with Tracee Ellis Ross and why she always follows the Mantra “B.I.A” or Bring It All when she packs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  3. Why Tracee Ellis Ross Stopped Waiting to Be Chosen

    Jul 14 ·  Video

    Why Tracee Ellis Ross Stopped Waiting to Be Chosen

    Tracee Ellis Ross joins Keke for an unforgettable conversation about building a life on your own terms. She talks about making her Broadway debut in Every Brilliant Thing, growing up with her mom, Diana Ross, and childhood encounters with icons like Marvin Gaye and Lucille Ball. And Tracee has the stories, from confidently correcting Michael Jackson on his own lyrics to memories from the set of Girlfriends and some truly terrible dates. Then they play “Acting Casual,” a dating game of awkward flirting.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  4. Tracee Ellis Ross (Live)

    Jul 16

    Tracee Ellis Ross (Live)

    "Are you willing to be responsible for your own happiness?" Tracee Ellis Ross asks in this episode, recorded with a live audience at LAist. Tracee is all about actively choosing the life you want to lead. She talks to Rachel about those pivotal choices in her own life, growing up with Diana Ross as her mom, and the power of a good dog. Tracee’s show “Solo Traveling” is back with a second season. To listen sponsor-free and support the show, sign up for Wild Card+ at plus.npr.org/wildcard See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

  5. Creating Success Word by Word with Tracee Ellis Ross

    10/28/2025

    Creating Success Word by Word with Tracee Ellis Ross

    Tracee Ellis Ross has built an extraordinary life as an award-winning actor, producer, entrepreneur, and visionary founder of Pattern Beauty. But behind all of that success is a woman who believes deeply in the power of words. In this episode of Aspire, Emma Grede sits down with one of her favorite women — and businesswomen — on the planet to talk about how Tracee’s intentional approach to language, therapy, and clarity has shaped everything from her relationships to her leadership. Tracee opens up about how she manifests with purpose, the patience it takes for ideas to bake, and why redefining success starts with what you say to yourself. This is an inspiring, grounded conversation about becoming who you are and using your words to build the life and business you want. Listen if you’re ready to: -Speak more intentionally -Redefine what success means for you -Build confidence from the inside out -Learn how your language can shape your success

  6. Tracee Ellis Ross Returns

    02/19/2024

    Tracee Ellis Ross Returns

    Actress Tracee Ellis Ross feels delighted about being Conan O’Brien’s friend.   Tracee returns to chat with Conan once more about starring in the Best Picture nominated American Fiction, the characters she developed as a child, turning criticism into fuel, and more. Later, Conan sorts out a contentious hairstyling-related scheduling dispute with his team.   For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com. Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (669) 587-2847. Get access to all the podcasts you love, music channels and radio shows with the SiriusXM App! Get 3 months free using this show link: https://siriusxm.com/conan. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  7. Thursday, July 23: Tracee Ellis Ross

    Jul 23

    Thursday, July 23: Tracee Ellis Ross

    'The View' co-hosts react as Democrats begin looking ahead to the 2028 presidential race, weighing in on a new poll showing Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez leading the field ahead of Gavin Newsom, Bernie Sanders, and Kamala Harris. Tracee Ellis Ross joins the show to discuss her global adventures in 'Solo Traveling' and her Broadway debut in 'Every Brilliant Thing'. She shares what she’s learned from exploring the world on her own and reflects on taking on a new challenge on the New York stage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  8. (BEST OF) Tracee Ellis Ross: Holding On to Joy In Hard Times

    Mar 17

    (BEST OF) Tracee Ellis Ross: Holding On to Joy In Hard Times

    In this deeply moving — and one of our all-time favorite — conversations, we take a beautiful, funny, honest dive inside the “wonderful, dangerous” mind of Tracee Ellis Ross. As the world asks us to stay engaged without burning out, Tracee offers a powerful model for how to show up fully without losing yourself. This conversation is about love — not just romantic love, but the kind that changes everything: choosing yourself, holding fast to joy, building deep connection, and being in charge of your own life. Tracee reflects on approaching 50 and what it means to step into a new decade rooted in freedom, depth, and aliveness — not hustle. She shares the unforgettable story of her 50th birthday, standing in her mother’s dress, surrounded by her cauldron people, and singing, “I’m 50 and I’m free.” A true lighthouse moment for all of us learning how to stay whole while we show up. -Tracee’s go-to tools for quieting self-doubt and staying tethered to her truest self-How she made peace with not being everyone’s cup of tea-The story behind becoming “Fifty and Free” in her mother’s dress-Why she rejected the lie that women exist to be chosen-How to find your cauldron people — the ones who hold your fire About Tracee: Tracee Ellis Ross is an award-winning actress and producer best known for her roles in ABC’s award-winning comedy series BLACK-ISH and GIRLFRIENDS. For her role as “Rainbow Johnson” in BLACK-ISH, as a comedic leading actress, Ross won the Golden Globe Award in 2017 as well as nine NAACP Image Awards. She was nominated for five Emmys and two Critics Choice Awards.  Ross is the CEO and Founder of Pattern, a haircare brand for the curly, coily and tight textured masses.  Ross executive produced and narrates Hulu’s THE HAIR TALES, a docuseries about Black women, beauty and identity through the distinctive lens of Black hair.  Ross will be producing a ten-episode podcast “I Am America,” which aims to break through the noise during this divided time in our country in an effort to create space and to heal.  Follow We Can Do Hard Things on:  Instagram — ⁠https://www.instagram.com/wecandohardthings⁠ TikTok — ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@wecandohardthingsshow⁠

  9. Tracee Ellis Ross

    05/24/2021

    Tracee Ellis Ross

    Actress, producer, and entrepreneur Tracee Ellis Ross feels really strange, excited, a little squirrelly about being Conan O’Brien’s friend.   Tracee sits down with Conan to talk about getting the wiggles out, the characters that have developed out of her love of fashion, exploring questions of identity and race with Black-ish, and more. Plus, producer Matt Gourley shares the origin of his H. R. Giger obsession.     Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 451-2821. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com. Get access to all the podcasts you love, music channels and radio shows with the SiriusXM App! Get 3 months free using this show link: https://siriusxm.com/conan. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  10. “Our Hair is a Portal into our Souls” with Tracee Ellis Ross

    08/09/2023

    “Our Hair is a Portal into our Souls” with Tracee Ellis Ross

    Michelle and Tracee Ellis Ross discuss their personal style, the power of self-expression, and finding self-worth outside of romantic relationships. (Plus: Sit-downs with Michelle’s personal stylists!) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  11. Tracee Ellis Ross: How to Make Peace in Your Own Head

    01/10/2023

    Tracee Ellis Ross: How to Make Peace in Your Own Head

    This moving conversation delving inside the “wonderful, dangerous” mind of Tracee Ellis Ross covers: 1. Tracee’s go-to strategies to stop questioning herself, to pick herself up when she feels unlovable, and to tether herself to her truest self.  2. How she made peace with the fact that she’s “not everyone’s cup of tea” – and stopped trying to change the things about her that others don’t like (but she does).  3. Inside Tracee’s 50th birthday party – the honor of being “Fifty and Free,” and what moved her to sing her mother’s song in her mother’s dress. 4. Tracee’s recent personal journal entry rejecting the lie that a woman’s purpose is to be “chosen” – and how she creates a beautiful, full life outside the roles of mother and partner.  5. Tracee’s incredible view of friendship: How to be brave enough to become a barnacle in your friends’ lives, and to find your Cauldron people  About Tracee: Tracee Ellis Ross is an award-winning actress and producer best known for her roles in ABC’s award-winning comedy series BLACK-ISH and GIRLFRIENDS. For her role as “Rainbow Johnson” in BLACK-ISH, as a comedic leading actress, Ross won the Golden Globe Award in 2017 as well as nine NAACP Image Awards. She was nominated for five Emmys and two Critics Choice Awards.  Ross is the CEO and Founder of Pattern, a haircare brand for the curly, coily and tight textured masses.  Ross recently executive produced and narrates Hulu’s THE HAIR TALES, a docuseries about Black women, beauty and identity through the distinctive lens of Black hair.  Upcoming, Ross will be producing a ten-episode podcast “I Am America,” which aims to break through the noise during this divided time in our country in an effort to create space and to heal.  TW: @TraceeEllisRoss IG: @traceeellisross

  12. 235. Tracee Ellis Ross: How to Make Peace in Your Own Head

    08/10/2023

    235. Tracee Ellis Ross: How to Make Peace in Your Own Head

    Abby shares one of her all-time most impactful conversations – delving inside the “wonderful, dangerous” mind of Tracee Ellis Ross covers: 1. Tracee’s go-to strategies to stop questioning herself, to pick herself up when she feels unlovable, and to tether herself to her truest self. 2. How she made peace with the fact that she’s “not everyone’s cup of tea” – and stopped trying to change the things about her that others don’t like (but she does). 3. Inside Tracee’s 50th birthday party – the honor of being “Fifty and Free,” and what moved her to sing her mother’s song in her mother’s dress. 4. Tracee’s recent personal journal entry rejecting the lie that a woman’s purpose is to be “chosen” – and how she creates a beautiful, full life outside the roles of mother and partner. 5. Tracee’s incredible view of friendship: How to be brave enough to become a barnacle in your friends’ lives, and to find your Cauldron people About Tracee: Tracee Ellis Ross is an award-winning actress and producer best known for her roles in ABC’s award-winning comedy series BLACK-ISH and GIRLFRIENDS. For her role as “Rainbow Johnson” in BLACK-ISH, as a comedic leading actress, Ross won the Golden Globe Award in 2017 as well as nine NAACP Image Awards. She was nominated for five Emmys and two Critics Choice Awards. Ross is the CEO and Founder of Pattern, a haircare brand for the curly, coily and tight textured masses. Ross recently executive produced and narrates Hulu’s THE HAIR TALES, a docuseries about Black women, beauty and identity through the distinctive lens of Black hair. Upcoming, Ross will be producing a ten-episode podcast “I Am America,” which aims to break through the noise during this divided time in our country in an effort to create space and to heal. TW: @TraceeEllisRoss IG: @traceeellisross

  13. Oprah and Tracee Ellis Ross: Your Life in Focus

    02/19/2020

    Oprah and Tracee Ellis Ross: Your Life in Focus

    As a part of WW Presents “Oprah’s 2020 Vision: Your Life in Focus,” Golden Globe winner, Emmy-nominated actress and style icon Tracee Ellis Ross sits down with Oprah for their first one-on-one interview. In front of a live audience in Dallas, Texas, Tracee shares her thoughts on growing older, explains what she calls being “choice-ful” and discusses how the phrase “my life is mine” has changed her. She also opens up about finding her voice, facing her biggest fears and growing up with her mother, the legendary Diana Ross. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  14. Parenting: How to Nurture Yourself and Others

    04/12/2024

    Parenting: How to Nurture Yourself and Others

    299. Parenting: How to Nurture Yourself and Others In this episode we’re going deep into parenting. Glennon, Abby, and Amanda (along with the help of Tracee Ellis Ross, Michelle Obama and Dr. Becky Kennedy) discuss the brutiful journey of parenting, reparenting ourselves, and learning how to love and be loved.  Discover:  -Tracee Ellis Ross rejects the lie that a woman’s purpose is to be “chosen” – and what “mothering” means to her -Michelle Obama tells us how to finally live in our own enoughness;  -How to know if you are engaging in “pendulum parenting;” -The #1 strategy for all relationships: REPAIR, with Dr. Becky Kennedy; and  -The moment Abby finally felt lovable.  Check out the full episodes: 12. PARENTING: How do we make this thrilling, terrifying roller coaster ride a little bit easier? 167. Tracee Ellis Ross: How to Make Peace in Your Own Head 13. Brave Parenting Qs & the Power of Saying YES! 193. MICHELLE OBAMA! 267. The #1 Relationship Strategy with Dr. Becky Kennedy 189. Abby for the 1st Time On Divorce & Her Unrequited Love

  15. Meg Stalter & Tracee Ellis Ross

    07/22/2025

    Meg Stalter & Tracee Ellis Ross

    Meg Stalter & Tracee Ellis Ross join host Andy Cohen. Listen to lively debates on everything from the latest drama surrounding your favorite Bravolebrities to what celebrity is making headlines that week live from the WWHL clubhouse. Aired on 07/21/25 Binge all your favorite Bravo shows with the Bravo app: bravotv.com/getbravo See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  16. Super Soul Special: Oprah and Tracee Ellis Ross: Your Life in Focus

    05/24/2023

    Super Soul Special: Oprah and Tracee Ellis Ross: Your Life in Focus

    Original Air Date: February 19th, 2020 As a part of WW Presents “Oprah’s 2020 Vision: Your Life in Focus,” Golden Globe winner, Emmy-nominated actress and style icon Tracee Ellis Ross sits down with Oprah for their first one-on-one interview. In front of a live audience in Dallas, Texas, Tracee shares her thoughts on growing older, explains what she calls being “choice-ful” and discusses how the phrase “my life is mine” has changed her. She also opens up about finding her voice, facing her biggest fears and growing up with her mother, the legendary Diana Ross. Want morepodcasts from OWN? Visithttps://bit.ly/OWNPods You can also watch Oprah’s Super Soul, The Oprah Winfrey Show and more of your favorite OWN shows on your TV! Visithttps://bit.ly/find_OWN   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  17. QLS Classic: Tracee Ellis Ross

    04/01/2025

    QLS Classic: Tracee Ellis Ross

    Look back to May 2021 when Questlove Supreme sat down with multiple award winner, super hilarious, multi-talented iconic daughter of an icon— (who became her own icon) Tracee Ellis Ross. This conversation is peppered with so many mic drops. Enjoy. Like Tracee, the wisdom from this episode is ageless.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  18. Tracee Ellis Ross, The Queen of Natural Chic, Is Living Her Juiciest Life and Reflects on Her Fame During "Girlfriends"

    10/30/2019 ·  Bonus

    Tracee Ellis Ross, The Queen of Natural Chic, Is Living Her Juiciest Life and Reflects on Her Fame During "Girlfriends"

    Hey boos! Before this month wraps up, we wanted to share a special bonus episode with our Yes, Girl! fam. Earlier this month, ESSENCE's Global Beauty Director, Julee Wilson (@missjulee), sat down with our October 2019 cover star (and birthday girl 😉 10/29), Tracee Ellis Ross (@traceeellisross) for an episode of The Color Files podcast! Don't worry, we'll be back with a new episode of Yes,Girl! on Thursday. In the meantime, get into this conversation with a legend, a mood, and the BFF in all of our heads. Check out more of this conversation in the October 2019 ESSENCE magazine. 16:20 - Tracee talks how late-night shows ignored her while on Girlfriends 30:04 - Tracee shares her Hair Story and gets passionate about the beauty of Black hair Be sure to share your thoughts with The Color Files host, Julee Wilson (IG: @MissJulee) using #TheColorFiles to let her know your thoughts…anytime, anywhere! This episode is sponsored by Ulta Beauty. Yes, Girl! Hosts: Cori Murray (@corimurray) Charli Penn (IG = @charlipenn / Twitter = @manwifedog)Executive Producer: Tiffany Ashitey (@misstiffsays)Producers: Ashley Hobbs (@ashleylatruly) + Shantel Holder (@shadesofshan_)Bookings: Cori Murray, Charli Penn, and Tiffany AshiteyAudio: Josh Gwynn (@regardingjosh) + Anthony Frasier (@anthonyfrasier)Music: Gold Standard Creative (@gscdotnyc)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  19. Tracee Ellis Ross | Trump's Wall Street Allies Turn On Him Amid Stock Market Chaos; Protests Sweep Nation: A Closer Look

    04/08/2025

    Tracee Ellis Ross | Trump's Wall Street Allies Turn On Him Amid Stock Market Chaos; Protests Sweep Nation: A Closer Look

    Seth takes a closer look at the stock markets wildly swinging as Donald Trump single-handedly unleashes chaos on the U.S. economy with his unhinged tariff plan. Then, Tracee Ellis Ross talks about photoshopping herself into photos of a family vacation, the concept behind her solo travel show Tracee Travels and getting to film an episode of Black Mirror for its seventh season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  20. Tracee Ellis Ross | Trump Signs Sham Executive Orders, Takes Credit for Obamacare: A Closer Look

    08/11/2020

    Tracee Ellis Ross | Trump Signs Sham Executive Orders, Takes Credit for Obamacare: A Closer Look

    Seth takes a closer look at the president announcing a bunch of meaningless and blatantly unconstitutional executive orders in a PR stunt at his golf course. Then, Tracee Ellis Ross urges people to vote up and down the entire ballot in the general election, shares her unfortunate Amazon toilet paper mishap and talks about dabbling in music for the first time in The High Note, despite her mother being Diana Ross. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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