A guide to believing in yourself (but for real this time) | Catherine Reitman | TEDxToronto
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- Опубліковано 30 лис 2017
- TV star, Catherine Reitman, shares her lessons learned in seeing ideas thru to their completion, not allowing others to reshape your vision and a little bit about family dynamics. Catherine Reitman is the creator, executive producer, writer, and star of CBC’s acclaimed original comedy series, Workin’ Moms. Known for her roles in Blackish and It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Reitman was a member of Sunday Company at the influential Groundlings improv theatre and school in Los Angeles. Reitman’s writing and producing credits include VH1’s Miss You Much and the web series, Breakin’ it Down with Catherine Reitman. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx
I’ve been on set with her a bunch of times on workin moms as an extra, and she is actually such a boss! She directs while she acts, she’s able to work with the actors and change up the script as they see fit, super hands on, calls all the shots, while taking care of her kids during her lunch break. She’s super friendly, personable, always introduces herself to everyone, and is such an inspiration. She is the literal definition of a workin mom, and that’s why her show comes off so real and genuine. I’ve been on many shows/movie sets and I’ve never seen anyone work like her. She mentioned it was hard work in her talk, but I thought I needed to tell you guys how hard she actuallyyyyy works lol. She was made for this, can’t wait to see what she comes up with next!
awee that so incredible to hear! she’s truly inspiring
What do you do for work? Just curious! Thanks for sharing this bit about her..she seems like a very cool lady 😎
This is such a lovely comment!
I have schizophrenia and I would like to smoke marijuana. Do you know something about marijuana? What to do? Can you help me?
How lovely of you to cheer another woman on! Xx
How many on here because they just watched Working Moms, lol? Great show!
I freakin love that show
Totally 😂👍
🙋♀️🙋♀️🙋♀️🙋♀️
I love that show
yeee
“If you’re gonna be brave enough to say, “Yes,” to The Choice, you must also have the courage to stick to your vision, because it will be tested.”
~CR
This line! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
Possibly the hardest part.
And the courage to abandon it when necessary.
This is a wonderful line.!
Certainly true
“Cause why not you baby?!?” My new mantra!
yes! me too hahaha
Mind sharing hhhh
Wow!
This is great.
My mantra too from now!
Yess! PERIOD!
I didn’t realize she was the director as well of Working Moms. I admire her even more. Let’s step out of our comfort zone and stay true to our vision. Powerful words here.
Her husband is also real life husband!
she also wrote Space Jam w/Michael Jordan !!
Her father is Ivan Reitman an extremely wealthy movie producer and director. She's never had to work a day in her life.
@@frankdiscussion2069 which makes her choosing to work hard and creating something creative and helpful EVEN THAT MORE AMAZING. Just like Paris Hilton, she could have easily just married rich and went from being owned by her parents to being owned by a husband
But she didn't
To be honest. Yes I like her and don't look down on hard working people. No matter what state they are in. But if you have a super rich dad.. Worrying about money, future or investing goes away. Many of us want to be where she is, but don't have the money. Money = easier life
When she cried about the guys jabbing at her for not being with her child. I felt for her soo much, I STARTED CRYIN. man, people don't truly understand how much you love your kid and how much it's conflicting when you work to support your family (AND KID(s)), not to mention, just doing something for yourself for once. She is such an inspiration. I'm so glad she found her voice. Workin mom's is hilarious and absolutely relatable. HIGHLY recommend.
I love how she makes an effort to hire women and give them a chance even if their resumes aren’t great yet. Amazing to see women supporting women!!! ❤️
Well thats fair isn't it ladies !??
@@radium1977 it’s called giving women an opportunity given their experience and hard work and obstacles created by misogyny. it is trying to make fair a situation that is unfair - women being setback by men for centuries in america. someones work experience on their resume isnt the only precursor to being qualified for a job.
@@LittleMissSunshineHA Ah so inequality under the guise of gender "equality" sounds good. bet ur gonna tell me "iT IS A FACT THAT COMPANIES PAY MEN MORE THAN WOMEN!" Makes 0 sense, why wouldnt companies just hire all women in that case lol. Dogshit ted talk. Lost me when she said her dad was already a rich n famous guy while also putting some blame on THE PATRIARCHY. Lmao no wonder shows are so dogshit nowadays
@@MrSpypaint it's her work she can do whatever she wants, just as some dude can solely hire men. In fact, in Hollywood thats not uncommon. So whinyyyy
This is literally the definition of discrimination. It’s not right to do, no matter what type of discrimination it is in Hollywood.
The best show I watched on Netflix. Waiting for the 4th season.
So authentic. Thank you for that.
Renata Nugmanov it’s on GEM CBC - season 4
Season 4 out
Really? I'm watching first season at the moment and realised its not for me.
Theres a season 4 out on Netflix
OMG I didn't even know season 3 was out.
Patience, perseverance, and persistence are coming to win your goals. Yes to you who is reading this. Good things are coming your way, my friend. Sending you good vibes. Now go and visualise
"you must cut your voice so sharply that it can be mistaken for nobody but you"
Love this quote!
Oh my god. I can’t believe someone actually said, “Is your son calling the nanny ‘Mom’ yet?” to her. That is one of the shittiest things I’ve ever heard. When that happened on the show, I near about lost it.
My husband got so angry at that bit. I cried.
I got the same comments when I went back to work!
Interesting. As a male, who has never had a child of his own, I would never have thought that such a "harmless" joke could trigger such a huge effect on someone else. Even now, trying to empathize in the position of a mother in such a position, I'm finding it hard to truly appreciate how much you might be effected.
It's really making me wonder just how many other things I take for granted to be light-hearted jokes are actually extremely hurting to some other people with a different perspective, and at the same time, how many of the times I've been hurt deeply, was in fact, because the other person simply didn't understand that I would be so deeply hurt by what they said or did.
@@3bianca3 I have schizophrenia and I would like to smoke marijuana. Do you know something about marijuana? What to do? Can you help me?
@@YSFmemories Good point! I like this rule of thumb: a joking remark is harmful if the subject is something that cannot be fixed within the next 10 minutes. Why? Because the joke almost always has a critical remark baked into it. So, it's only a joke among those who can afford to take it lightly. This is why a joking remark about someone accidentally dumping salt in their coffee could be relatively harmless, but a joke about someone's weight is not. Even if the point is well taken, at the moment there's not a darned thing the person can do to address the matter, so they can only receive the inherent criticism about a problem they cannot fix readily. And feeling critcized is never funny.
Gives me chills every time she says, “because why not you baby? “ (yes watching this on repeat daily!)
SAMEEEE
@@TheoWentHome i was fine this entire ted talk and then that line made me burst into tears.
I literally binged all 3 seasons of working moms in less than a week and i’m no where near a mom. I love the show so much. Thank you Catherine!!
Same here!
Dag. I’m going to watch it.
*"Cuz why not you baby?"*
That's just teared me up in the end.
Catherine is a creative genius. Working Moms is my favourite show by far. I've not found a show that entertaining since Friends. The characters are so relatable, the casting perfect. I can't wait for season 4. Love and gratitude from Melbourne Australia.
Right?! It’s so utterly REAL! Have you seen Shameless? It’s pretty cool.
@@BlueBird_V Definitely!! No I haven't seen Shameless, is it worth checking out?
- Divya - I certainly think so. It’s raw and uncut, basically. Not for the faint of heart. It’s about a lot of the sad side of real-world stuff that happens everyday, but it’s also utterly relatable, engrossing, and believable.
@@BlueBird_V That sounds amazing! definitely something I would be interested in. Thanks for the recommendation 😃
if your gonna watch shameless make sure it's the original British version , so funny
“It is our duty to listen to our inner voice in order to be our truest self”... literally the reason I started my UA-cam channel after practising as a podiatrist and opening up my own clinic. I want to inspire people to follow their dreams
I’m so happy for you! I totally understand you, I want to start making videos on UA-cam just to share with people who I am and I know I can help people with UA-cam, I suscribe to your channel! I hope you share new videos soon :)
Yes!!! I needed to see this video today and the quote alone is the reason I’m starting all of my creative endeavors because I deserve to be true to myself!
I'm not even a mom and I LOVED the show. I think it speaks to every woman over the age of 30 who knows what it's like to navigate being a professional in a career dominated by men. So inspiring that she kept going after all of the rejection. It gives me hope!
How did not more people laugh at “Boss Lady hence the blazer” part?! That was funny 😄
I know!!! i love her humor.
It's such a refreshing thing to see an actress be just herself on screen. I love it.
Hearing that “is your son calling your nanny mom yet” part was REAL sent chills down my spine 😢
She got me with the "Enter the arena," and the "You might watch this and still not be ready to say 'yes' to the choice. That is a very worthy part of the journey."
Relateable and insightful!
I just love her. That bear cry episode was so relatable to me as a mom. That feeling of protecting your child no matter what the circumstance. It was my favorite scene in the entire series.
I am just a small voice but I just want to say thank you. Your show Working Moms helped me through my post partum, first time mom with little family support, starting up my own Real Estate business and many other trails we go through becoming a mother. It is so hard to deeply express how much your show effect me. my son is now one an a half. Thank you for choosing to create a true relatable show. Forever grateful.
And all this while inside her father's brain right now - "Ohh Geez.. I almost threw my daughter into depression with that comment.. Lord forgive me'
The bear scene is the BEST! Going “mama bear” on the actual bear…vulnerability and fierceness at the same time…it was actually quite touching and yes, relatable. We can stick to our vision with that same strength.
This is amazing! I just started going back to school to follow my dreams on becoming a Journalist!!
Me too! Expect I’m going for radio broadcasting and design. Good luck 💙
Amen sister!!! I fully love and support you for you, and your comment. I'm 36....and just about to do the same thing. I'm also just entering peri-menopause, during a global pandemic. I want to turn my pain into something useful in helping other women in this phase. We're ALL gonna go through it, and it's hard. One feels alone during. I want to be there for other women, so they don't feel alone. Your comment is beautiful, and so are you. You're gonna rock it girl!!!!! Thank you for being you. You inspire me as much as this talk did. All the best to you and your family in the now, and the future. Xo
U go girl ....
Applying to journalism school here too at 33.. Hoping it’s not to late
No matter how steep your climb is…. Keep moving forward. The “juice” is definitely worth “the squeeze.” God bless you.
Terrific actor, talented writer, and insightful Ted Talker. Don't let anyone tell you differently, C.
Workin' Moms has a lot of feelings. This TED Talk has a lot of feelings. Catherine Reitman is a woman of feeling. Love her! *tearing up a bit*
She’s brilliant. A lot of her spiritual and professional development seems so organic especially considering Hollywood and who her father is. I stay impressed.
Catherine you're pure gold! Working mom's is bold, funny and different and now knowing the back story.... Men, my favorite serie and I'm not even a mom.
PS. what's with the dead audience?! Drives me crazy.
I agree. And yes the audience is bad.
I'm from Toronto and Canadian audiences are typically not as rowdy or vocal as American audiences, I've noticed. Also with Ted Talks the audience microphone might be quiet (or there may not be one) and so it sounds like they aren't making sound when they actually are.
"Working Moms " and Catherine Reitman's character on the show are pretty hilarious, I should add.
Glad she kept the bear scene. It’s was relatable in the fact we, as mothers, would take on anything for our children even if it scares us too. I love her series.
So would a father and so would child care workers or teachers or front line workers..
Just if someone entered my home when i was a child telling me to believe in myself...
Here i am not believing myself and watching youtube is my hobby, still single without a work and no family.
Life is superior right now, love it.
what's up now?
I can’t believe someone told you to give up on the bear scene. It’s so so meaningful! Brought me to tears both times I watched it and still gets me emotional when I think of it. Really. It was EPIC!!
Just started to watch Working Moms. I'm male, hispanice, mexican living in Mexico and the tv show definitely speaks to me. Keep Up the Great Work, Catherine!
It’s lovely to hear that she recruits women, even if they are not the best person for the job. This is the way towards a meritocratic society.
I admire, Catherine so much. Workin' Moms is a hilarious series that tackled some important topics on the show. Cheering her on for whatever her next project may be.
That was such a seamless speech, really moving, she’s talented in acting and presenting. Working moms is brilliant.
Great talk, she's an inspiration. It's crazy to me that the bear scene was one of the things the US network wanted to cut because that was the scene that made me truly interested in what the show had to offer and I felt personally empowered by it. I don't have kids and don't want any but Workin' Moms was brilliant. Networks get so caught up in the "relatable" factor that they're willing to forgo creativity and would rather produce lackluster media.
This really moved me to tears... I’m in that stage where I quit my job and am venturing into the entrepreneurial phase of my life, I’m just so stuck on listening to that defeating voice in my head telling me I can’t do this even though I’ve come this far and already took the leap 🙏🏽☹️
Alilah Sutton Me too. Join me and let’s KEEP GOING. We came here for this- literally! That much I know for sure. The impact of you sticking to your life purpose and living your truth is one necessary to change the world.♥️ Also, there is no question of whether or not you CAN do it- you are doing it... you have already begun... you are in the middle of it... just KEEP GOING! Don’t stop.
Alilah Sutton GOOD LUCK!!! Xoxox
Keep going..
Been there. You’ve made a choice, now honor it everyday. The voice that says you can’t pull it off is fear. Put a face to it; maybe someone in the past or present who doesn’t think you can. Just because the voice comes from inside doesn’t make it less insulting. Don’t waste the next year worrying- spend it trying new methods until something sticks; it will stick eventually! You’re not making an attempt at being your own boss, it’s just who you are now, so don’t be afraid to make some decisions. Watch more TED, meditation, exercise, keep distractions few & far between...whatever it takes for you to clear your head and work. You can do this, you already are!
“Take the first step in faith. You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.”- Martin Luther King
That’s amazing. I hope it’s going well💕
Please don't stop until you reach your menopause on your show :) I love Workin moms , very inspiring !!! I have just finished season 2 and I m waiting for season 3 ,4,5,6,7,8.9........
Άννα Κατσαρή 3 is out!
@@killerqueen5924 and now I'm waiting for season 4 :)
Just finished season3 last night, does any one know when season 4 will be out?
@@rumamunim8767 winter 2020 :(
Jhg
As a young mother I appreciate the show working moms, I’ve been in some of those situations and having a little humor can get you though it ! I hope and pray your show goes on too many more seasons! Happy for your success! I didn’t know any of this so watching working moms now is 1,000 times better
Agreed!! Love that show!
@@lizbettalksmoney I have schizophrenia and I would like to smoke marijuana. Do you know something about marijuana? What to do? Can you help me?
Love the show. I just found it and binged watched all 3 seasons. My daughter suggested it to me. She said it reminded her of me. 😂😂
She's come such a long way since It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
Not gonna lie. I had a full-on scepticism on this but the minute she said... "When the product is yourself...." I know she gets it.
Goosebumps allover when I realised you were talking about your journey to making your own tv show. An awesome tv show!
With so many people telling mothers NOT to go into the workforce, it’s a blessing to hear that it’s okay. Using your voice to empower others is an important job. And in my line of work, that’s exactly what I do. Thank you for sharing your experience and encouraging moms.
waiting for the "no friends, no money, no self confidence, depression solution" TEDxtalk
@person damn that's pretty accurate 🤔
start watching Tee with Gary Vee
@@JiaFit Gary Vee is a slimeball
person that certainly happened in my life to me and others that I have known. referring to the part of how we need others who care for and believe in us part.
I am praying that you both find your circle
I love working moms!! very raw and realistic view of different types of moms.
I love her so much, love working moms and so inspired! Thank you!!!
Not even a mother but working moms was one of the best shows I have ever watched in my life!
I love her her character in workin' mom. Love the concept.
She has great stage presence! Workin Moms is an awesome show!!
i love this !! when she said once you’re going for your vision you have to stay specific it really resonated with me❤️
why does this video only have 36,000 views but cute cat videos sometimes go over 1 million. not the best comparison perhaps, but it sucks because Mrs. Reitman's ted talk is really inspiring!!!
Lol!😂🤣😂🤣 She keeps throwing low key shade at her dad!🤣😂🤣😂🤣
Thank you for putting yourself out there by doing this TEDX. As a single mother of three, with a calling I have been pondering for years, your story hit home and was very helpful.
Hats off to your endeavour Catherine. Working Moms has been an amazingly entertaining show, very relatable with short burst of humour at peakily emotional moments just won my heart. Would love to see more and more...keep going
Working mom's was such a relatable show.
My sisters watch your show and talk about it all the time. Congratulations!
"Working moms" was absolutely brilliant! We need more seasons please! It's nice watching a show that reminds you that not being a perfect mom/woman is ok and that we are all struggling in our own way.
You are such an amazing actress and woman!😍
I love this show! It’s so relatable even if you can’t relate to the working part, you most certainly relate to mom part and all the struggles and wonderful moments that come with it!
I LOVE Workin Moms and I can’t wait for a new season. I did not know she was also the writer and producer, I am even more amazed now.
Her spirit and her determination - super empowering!
This was so real to me, I'm still crying. Thank you Catherine
The bear scene was the most epic one! I wasn’t even a mom yet and it moved me to tears. As a mom now, it hits on a whole other level. I’m so glad you kept it!
This really spoke to me, her ending remark made me tear up. I needed to hear this message. So great!
For so many years, I didnt believe in myself. Because I was living in the dark. But now I realize that I had to believe that I can do anything in this world as long as I put my mind into it.
I love her so much. Working moms is a master piece that stands out in how brutal and raw modern parenthood can be. Not to mention the sense of humor in the show is the best. I'm glad she didn't give up.
The jumper analogy hit home for me! That’s exactly how I’ve felt working in a creative industry 😢 what an inspiring talk 💓
Honestly I just find her speaking very pleasant. She could talk about anything
I just love her and that she wants to share her experience. She is brave woman!
I love workin moms is my favorite series and I identify a lot with that series I do not stop watching it, I already repeated it as 5 times I love it
I love that show, and the bear scene actually brought me to tears. It's such a powerful scene!
I love how, she inspired her self and reflect on her self to do better
This just came up as a recommended video and I think it just changed my life.
I LOVE Workin moms so much. Relatable on so many levels!!!
The bear scene es EVERYTHING!!!
María Belén Noroña That’s scene made me burst into tears! It was so perfect!
Yes!!! I burst into tears too!!
I love her voice, her confidence and smth about her that makes me feel so comfortable watching her!
I love her on working moms show. I never seen her before. I was just talking about her yesterday and I was telling my friends how relatable she was.
I'm a mountaineer to be mom (20 weeks in :) and I laughed and cried through the entire series. Thank you for this gift, Catherine.
Thank you for your bravery and your authenticity. Love your show and the choices you made with it, to show how being a working mom can drive you to the brink of insanity...that is fresh and so real.
Ugh i love her so much. She’s such an inspiration
She seems super genuine and humble
Best mom show I have ever seen !!! I hope it continues .
Your show came at the perfect time...from a Psych major who had a thesis due, needed a break and finally decided to give in to watching what I knew I'd relate to. A warmth came over me from first sight, seeing your name written all over the creds gave me inspo ! Thank you for letting us know we are not alone. 😍
Catherine your scene with the bear is the only scene that I could remember very clearly from the whole series, it’s got me so touched and so moved by the mother instinct you showed that I could never forget it.
She's awesome! Absolutely lover her show and listening to her. So much respect x
We definitely need more shows like that! Loving it's authenticity for depicting Post Partum for instance and how much work it is to have Kids and a career! Keep up the great work :)
I ABSOLUTELY 💗 LOVE 💗 YOUR SHOW! It’s just been season 3 - go for gold and make it at least 13 seasons!Loved your TEDxTalk! Thank you 🙏 Most certainly giving this to my child to watch too!
This was a great talk. It had been popping up on my feed for years but never got around to watching it until now. Straight to the point and relatable. Loved it!
I admire and respect her so much. She’s terrific!
I love her!!! The series is so hilarious but touches on many serious social issues as well. Brilliant lady!
I’m so proud of you Queen. You exude confidence and it inspires me to be more confident. Stick to your vision 💯🙏🏼💚
Thank God you stayed the course. I cannot tell you how much this show spoke to me and my husband. Working moms was hilarious and put our lives into context. Great job!
She's got the most captivating smile
What a flawless orator!
What I don't understand is the difference between the acting and writing. She says she got fed up being rejected as an actress and switched to writing. But when she was rejected at writing, she pushed on. How do you know when its time to switch, or time to pursue even harder?
Love her! I really hope they come out with another season of Workin moms.
Always saying YES to the things that come to mind and that I find interesting or my calling. Manifesting and claiming it! I receive it! ❤️🙏🏼✨