At last week’s PLLRS event in DUMBO Brooklyn, Naturi Naughton-Lewis and Two Lewis offered a raw, powerful lesson on what it takes to build a successful partnership in both life and business.
Naturi, an acclaimed actress and musician, and Two, a producer and entertainment executive, sat down with veteran journalist Keith Nelson Jr. for an unfiltered conversation on the realities of marriage, creativity, and entrepreneurship. Held at Soho Works in the heart of the Brooklyn, the talk drew tastemakers and cultural insiders eager to hear how the couple’s approach to patience, faith, and partnership sustains their work.
For Naturi, the decision to start Take Two Entertainment with her husband came from a place of quiet frustration. Years on “Power” without the chance to direct left her feeling boxed in. She knew she could do more. Two believed in that vision, and together they launched their own production company. Their first projects, including “333” and “The Color Book,” are already making waves at festivals like Tribeca and the American Black Film Festival.
I had to be pushed into frustration. Sometimes when people doubt you or the naysayers is actually what you need to be pushed. – Naturi Naughton-Lewis
Patience was central to their personal story, too. Two’s self-imposed “one-year dating rule” gave them space to build a real friendship before stepping into anything deeper. That approach, Naturi admitted, forced her to slow down and see the bigger picture—a lesson in how to build something that lasts.
You can’t be jealous for what God got for you. You already aligned with it… And if you align with God, aligned with yourself, you know what’s going to be on the other side. – Two Lewis
Faith in each other and in their purpose kept them steady. Naturi spoke of past heartbreak in the music industry, where she earned next to nothing despite selling millions of records. She was candid about feeling used up and invisible. But today, she’s clear about what matters most: creating work that aligns with her values and doing it on her terms.
The couple also shared how therapy and communication have shaped their dynamic. Two described the discipline it takes to listen without defending and to understand the feelings behind the words. Naturi spoke about how their partnership helped her heal after an emergency C-section—an experience that could have derailed her in a different environment.
At PLLRS, the pair proved that real success doesn’t come from overnight wins. It comes from the daily work of choosing each other—through the fear, the setbacks, and the quiet wins. In an industry obsessed with quick results, Naturi and Two’s story is a reminder that patience and faith in your vision, paired with a partner who sees you fully, are what keep the legacy alive.
Catch Naturi Naughton-Lewis and her husband Two Lewis with Take Two Productions—alongside powerhouse producers Laura Ivey, Janet Brenner, Smada Media, and Get Lifted Film Co.’s John Legend, Mike Jackson, and Ty Stiklorius—bringing Duke & Roya to life. Secure your tickets now.
