Regina Spektor discusses her journey from performing in small New York venues to headlining shows on Broadway. She shares her experiences navigating the music industry, including performing at New York open mics, her first real performance in Switzerland, lying her way to her first New York booked show, and the support she received from her family and other musicians, such as The Strokes, who helped her during her early career. Spektor also reflects on the challenges of dealing with social media's influence on artists, the importance of staying true to oneself, and the collaborative process behind her upcoming Broadway concerts.