Jake Shane

Jake Shane joins Kerry Washington to revisit growing up in Washington Heights, the childhood Broadway dreams he nearly gave up on, and the friends who helped him find his confidence. The Therapuss host opens up about anxiety and OCD, finding acceptance at home, and turning videos made for friends into a career.

Plus, his teenage Scandal obsession, reality-TV favorites, making his dad laugh, and why performing on Broadway felt like a dream come true. 📺 Subscribe for new episodes released weekly! 💥 Follow Street You Grew Up On: 🎤 Follow Kerry Washington: Instagram: TikTok: Follow Simpson Street: Instagram: TikTok: Follow Daylight: Instagram: Website: ➡️ Shop at Sephora or get 10% off your first purchase at with code STREET. ➡️ Get $15 off your first month's subscription and free shipping at with promo code STREET. 00:00:00 Jake’s New York Childhood 00:08:48 Scandal and Reality TV 00:20:34 School, Money and Fitting In 00:29:14 Broadway Dreams and Family 00:39:36 Anxiety and Coming Out 00:52:50 Dreams, Home and Giving Back See Privacy Policy at and California Privacy Notice at .