Natalie Portman Plus One: Write Your Own Script

Natalie Portman Plus One: Write Your Own Script

From My Legacy Podcast by iHeartPodcasts

May 19, 2026 · 44 min · Season 3 · Episode 19

About this episode

Natalie Portman discusses her journey and activism with her friend Lawrence Yanovich.

Natalie Portman has captivated audiences since she was 12 years old — Oscar winner, Harvard graduate, global activist, co-founder of Angel City FC, and a woman who has never once followed anyone else's script.  In this conversation with hosts Martin Luther King III, Arndrea Waters King, Marc Kielburger, and Craig Kielburger, Natalie is joined by her plus one — Lawrence Yanovich, one of her oldest friends and the man who first took her to Uganda, Ecuador, and Guatemala to witness microfinance changing women's lives from the ground up. Together they explore what it means to use your platform, your resources, and your relationships to build a better world.  Together, they reveal how:  What you say no to defines you more than what you say yes to  Uncertainty isn't the enemy of hope  Great leaders get the right people in the room  Rigid gender roles don't just limit women   Don't miss an episode — subscribe now to catch new episodes every Tuesday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Martin Luther King III, Arndrea Waters King, Marc Kielburger, Craig Kielburger

Guests: Natalie Portman, Lawrence Yanovich

Topics covered

  • activism
  • leadership
  • gender roles
  • microfinance
  • personal growth

Keywords

  • Natalie Portman
  • activism
  • leadership
  • microfinance
  • gender roles

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Angel City FC

Places: Uganda, Ecuador, Guatemala

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