Main Stage
Thu • Sep 17 • 5:15pm – 5:45pm ET • Main Stage
Building Something That Lasts
Cynthia Erivo is a three-time Oscar nominee and a Tony, Grammy, and Emmy-winning performer, a producer, and a founder who has built a creative and commercial body of work that crosses industries. This conversation is about the decisions behind that body of work: how she thinks about craft, risk, and what it means to build a brand that resonates beyond any single moment. For leaders building something that is meant to outlast the cycle, this is the conversation to be in.
Session Speakers:
Cynthia ErivoActor, Singer, Producer @ Edith's Daughter
Cynthia Erivo is an award-winning actress, singer, and producer whose work spans stage, screen, and music. She stars as Elphaba in the film adaptation of Wicked opposite Ariana Grande, and earned two Oscar nominations for her portrayal of Harriet Tubman in Harriet. Her performance in the Broadway revival of The Color P…
Ari ShapiroJournalist and Broadcaster @ CNN
Ari Shapiro is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and author who hosts CNN's weekly video podcast Engagement Party. He spent 25 years at NPR, including a decade hosting All Things Considered. A New York Times bestselling author, he has reported from conflicts and major political events worldwide, earning three E…
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