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'Dream big but...': Tracee Ellis Ross reveals 3 powerful success tools to ‘become the CEO of your own life’

Tracee Ellis Ross has revealed three powerful tools that can help anyone "become the CEO of your own life". The 53-year-old, famous for her roles in TV series such as Girlfriends and Black-ish, is also the co-CEO of Pattern Beauty. She founded the haircare company in 2019.Tracee Ellis Ross recently appeared on Emma Grede's Aspire podcast in an episode titled Become the CEO of Your Own Life: Tracee Ellis Ross on Scaling with Soul.In the conversation, Tracee discussed in detail her journey with Emma Grede, the co-founder and CEO of Good American, including how she kickstarted her business and the tools she utilised in life to understand her true purpose, CNBC reported.Tracee Ellis Ross' 3 tools to ‘become the CEO of your own life’Tracee shared that rather than talking about "how to get what you want," people should think that it is "more important to learn how to be who you are”. Later, she shared three tools that had a major impact on her life.1. Assessing the scope of your dreamsTracee shared that she used to watch her mother, Diana Ross, balance her professional and personal life while growing up. She added that Diana never missed breakfast with the children and usually recorded music at night after they went to sleep.She learned during childhood that people should dream big, but at the same time, they must know "you’re the one that’s gonna be doing the work”.People should dream "at a pace and in a way" that allows them to "actually maintain what it takes to do that.”2. Finding purpose in lifeTracee suggested people should engage in self-reflection to understand what brings joy in their lives. According to her, individuals should keep asking themselves questions like how their day was, how they honor themselves, what all went well, and what did not.Thereafter, people should write them on paper and circle the words that stand out as most important.3. Learn to accept ‘no’Highlighting how it took her almost a decade for her brand's products to go from the pitch to stores, Tracee said people should remain prepared to hear 'no' in life.“I learned a process around no’s that has been instrumental in my entire life, but particularly as a business builder,” CNBC quoted Tracee as saying.Post that, people should ask themselves questions regarding the plan. Once you start getting answers for these questions, "you get to get more clear each time," she stated.FAQsWho is Tracee Ellis Ross?Tracee Ellis Ross is best known for her roles in Girlfriends and Black-ish.When did Tracee Ellis Ross launch her brand?Tracee Ellis Ross launched Pattern Beauty in 2019.What is Tracee Ellis Ross' age?Tracee Ellis Ross turned 53 last month.

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The Plague trailer: Joel Edgerton, Everett Blunck star in film exploring harsh realities of bullying

The official trailer for The Plague, a coming-of-age thriller from the Independent Film Company, has been released by the makers. Written and directed by Charlie Polinger, marking his maiden feature-length film, The Plague showcases a young boy’s harsh journey through adolescence, dealing with several ups and downs in his life. The film marked its debut at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival this year, according to The Playlist.The Plague trailerSet at a water polo camp, it features Everett Blunck as Ben, who is constantly targeted by the bullies at the camp. The film follows the journey of a 12-year-old who is socially anxious and unexpectedly becomes a part of a cruel ritual that targets an outcast with an illness, which is named 'the plague' by the campers. As the story progresses, Jake starts fearing that the joke might be hiding something real, reads the official synopsis.The new film highlights the journey of a young boy as he struggles to get past the established set of bullies at the water polo camp.Besides Everett Blunck, the film also features Kayo Martin, Kenny Rasmussen, Joel Edgerton, Lennox Espy, Lucas Adler, and Elliott Heffernan, among others.The Plague, which was lauded in the Un Certain Regard section of the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, has also been screened at other film festivals, including Fantastic Fest, The Hollywood News reported.Polinger has joined hands with longtime collaborator and cinematographer Steven Breckon. The film was shot in Romania.It has been edited by Henry Hayes and Simon Njoo, while Johan Lenox serves as the composer. Among the producers are Lizzie Shapiro, Lucy McKendrick, Steven Schneider, Roy Lee, Derek Dauchy and Joel Edgerton.The Plague: Release dateAccording to The Hollywood News, the Independent Film Company will release The Plague at select theaters in New York and Los Angeles on 24 December. This will be followed by a wider release in North America on 2 January.FAQs1. What is The Plague?The Plague is a new film from Charlie Polinger, a psychological drama-thriller, and was screened at the Cannes Film Festival earlier this year.2. What is the star case of The Plague?The film, The Plague, features Everett Blunck, Kayo Martin, Kenny Rasmussen, Joel Edgerton, Lennox Espy, Lucas Adler, and Elliott Heffernan, among others.3. When will The Plague release in the US?The Plague will be released in New York and Los Angeles on 24 December, followed by a wider release in North America in January next year.