Role Model

Dascha Polanco - Immigrant to Super Star, Body Dysmorphia & Following Your Dreams

Star of Orange Is the New Black and In the Heights, Dascha Polanco reveals that her path to fame was far from easy. In this episode of Role Model, she talks about her struggles as an immigrant from the Dominican Republic, becoming a teen mom, body dysmorphia and her father’s incarceration. 



With all this trauma, many would have let their dreams fall away… Not Dascha. She dug deep, and she shares with Leomie how she found the strength to keep fighting and fulfil her destiny.



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Real conversations with the world’s brightest stars that will inspire you to follow your dreams, hosted by Leomie Anderson. Supermodel, spokesperson and entrepreneur, Leomie is unapologetically different and on a mission to amplify the voices of young people across the world. Her guests will share how they have learned to do life on their terms and help you to do the same.
 
This series will showcase big names at the top of their game from film, TV, music, and fashion who have carved out a space at the cutting edge of culture. Winnie Harlow, Dascha Polanco, Jourdan Dunn, Destiny Child's Michelle Williams and more!
 
Role Model is Somethin’ Else Production.

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