Regina Spektor's rise from performing in small New York venues to selling out major concert halls is highlighted alongside her journey from self-releasing Soviet Kitsch to signing with Sire Records. Her fourth album, Begin to Hope, marks her major label debut, featuring a more expansive sound due to her collaboration with producer David Kahne and experimentation with electronic elements and bigger arrangements. Spektor reflects on how music is often seen as autobiographical, though she views songwriting more like acting, where artists can embody different personas. Known for her unconventional approach, Spektor continues to push creative boundaries, proving that her career is only just beginning.