Episode Highlights:
- Annie Korzen’s rise to TikTok stardom as the “Krispy Kreme Lady,” garnering over half a million followers and 14 million likes.
- Reflections on her acting career, including roles on Seinfeld, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Pen15, and The Shrink Next Door.
- Insights from Annie’s book, The Book of Annie: Humor, Heart, and Chutzpah from an Accidental Influencer.
- Tackling Hollywood stereotypes and embracing her unique voice and look as an older Jewish woman.
- Life lessons on perseverance, reinvention, and finding success later in life.
Takeaways:
- Reinvention is possible at any age—seize new opportunities and adapt to modern platforms.
- Embrace your uniqueness and never let stereotypes define your potential.
- Perseverance and consistency can lead to breakthroughs, even when success seems unlikely.
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