Spoken-word poet and performing artist Amena Brown joins The Spark Session with Brittany Thoms for a conversation full of keep-it-real storytelling, sharp humor, and the kind of warmth that makes you lean in. Known for interweaving poetry and performance, Brown has shared her words in the New York Times bestselling ‘Rhythm of Prayer,’ partnered with PATTERN Beauty, and appeared in Olay’s Face Anything campaign alongside Jennifer Hudson. She is the author of ‘How to Fix a Broken Record’ and ‘Breaking Old Rhythms,’ and she lives in Atlanta.
The heart of the episode is an inside look at her newest book, ‘Never Tell a Black Girl How to Black Girl.’ Brown talks about the essays, moving poems, and insightful lists that make the collection unlike any other—a joy-filled read that her established fans and new fans won’t want to put down. She shares the spark behind the title, the stories that shaped the pages, and why this book feels like an invitation to show up fully and freely.