The idea that at 23 I was offered this opportunity went on the year at 24, like, who knows themselves at that age?

Who really has the ability to like hold that space?

But I faked it, you know, and I was authentic.

Like I was true to myself.

I treated people with respect. It was groundbreakingbraining at that time. And it was a phenomenon. And it also led me to where I am now.

From ABC, it's no limits. I'm Rebecca Jarvis. And each week we're talking to the most bold and influential women playing at the top of their game.

Trying to demystify success and what it really takes to get there and all the trade-offs, whether you're looking for

answers or you just want to hear a good story, you're in the right place.

On today's episode, I grew up watching this woman, from what I can remember, pretty much every day throughout my childhood.

Ricky Lake started her career when she was just a college freshman.

She auditioned for hairspray.

At the time, it was an untitled film, and earned the lead role of Tracy Turnblad,

which ultimately launched a decades-long career

in the entertainment industry. She went on to become one of the most well-known talk show hosts

in the country. That's how I ended up seeing a lot of her. In the last few years, Ricky has

discovered a new passion for producing documentary films. She chooses topics that

can sometimes be controversial and hopes that through her filmmaking, she's giving people

more information than what's already out there. Her latest project, Weat the People, is no

exception. Here's Ricky Lake. Ricky Lake, welcome to No Limits. Great to be here. Thank you for having me.

I'm thrilled to have you with us here. I was just saying you, I grew up with you. You were there

in the backdrop of my life growing up and I loved you growing up. I think you've done incredible

things with your career now. You have this really

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