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Mar 2023
36m 59s

“We All Have A Light” with Tyler Perry

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About this episode

Tyler Perry and Michelle discuss their different—but extremely powerful—childhood memories, the drive to succeed as working class Black folks and the difficulty of raising kids in the spotlight. Bonus special guest Madea pops in with a few things to say about “going high”!


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