Show Notes
Stephanie Cozart Burton knows a lot about superstars. In her 40 plus years as an award winning makeup artist, she has transformed them, been a best friend to them and even married one.
In this episode of Plus One with Lisa and Morgan, Stephanie talks candidly about how she hunted Emmy award winning actor LeVar Burton, her fight for pay equity in Hollywood, mentoring the next generation and why she didn't want to be in her husband's memoir.
LeVar joins the conversation and shares about a career that spans Reading Rainbow, Roots and Star Trek: The Next Generation. He also speaks honestly about what Stephanie taught him about love and how Stephanie's tough love, actually turned his life around.
Join us for a revealing chat about partnership, purpose and who has the messiest closet!
(00:00) Preview
(00:15) Welcome to Plus One
(04:24) Meet Stephanie Cozart Burton
(06:07) Raising kids you actually want to hang out with
(08:15) Parenting with LeVar Burton & the legacy of Reading Rainbow
(10:29) The secret to a 37-year marriage
(13:30) How Stephanie met (and pursued) LeVar Burton
(17:14) Stephanie's dating philosophy: Stop chasing
(19:17) Marriage, communication & asking for what you need
(20:46) Why makeup artists become therapists
(25:13) Couples Game: Who apologizes first?
(32:04) Feeling seen as the "Plus One"
(34:57) Lessons from a hardworking single mother
(36:22) Equal pay, perseverance & advocating for yourself
(38:41) Gratitude, career success & LeVar's book
(40:22) LeVar Burton on learning how to love
(47:14) Who would be your dream Plus One?
(48:05) The legacy Stephanie hopes to leave
(52:25) Parenting adult children & final thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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