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Author Falisa Ray took notice in her son's interest and realized early his love for the arts. Instead of pressuring him to pursue law school or the medical field, she was led to embrace his passion and help him navigate through the unpredictable world of the entertainment industry – but not before coming to grips with the rough streets of Chicago's South Side. Through the course of her own life, Ray—a fashion designer—quickly discovered the importance of how she needed to experience a sense of healing herself, from dealing with sexual assault as a teenager to facing financial hardships and evictions. Her determination and unwavering spirit carved out an inspirational path that resulted in her son earning the acclaimed role of Simba in Disney's landmark Broadway musical, ‘The Lion King.' Join us as Host Eddie Robinson chats unguarded with the author of the book, "Raising Simba," Falisa Ray, along with her son, actor Aaron Nelson. Both share their remarkable journey of what it takes to understand the power of faith, the strength to endure and the ability to forgive.
