In this episode of The Author’s Mic, I got the absolute honor of sitting down with Brandi Amara Skyy — writer, mystic, performer, creative rebel, and all-around powerhouse.

Brandi shares what it really means to live the question instead of forcing an answer, and how that practice has shaped both her writing and her path. We talk about identity, making space for your art, and how the industry tries to define us — especially when you’re a queer, creative person of color who doesn’t check traditional boxes.

This conversation was real, grounded, and full of insight.

Some of my favorite gems:

• Why she’s not interested in being inspirational — and what she wants instead
• How growing up in El Paso and working in drag shaped her storytelling
• The difference between claiming a label and letting it limit you
• Her commitment to craft, voice, and creative self-determination

If you’ve ever felt like you were too much for the industry… or not enough of something they expect… Brandi’s story will land.

This isn’t just about being a writer — it’s about being brave in your voice, your process, and your truth.

🎧 Listen to the full conversation and take what you need. Because sometimes the biggest breakthroughs don’t come from answers — they come from learning how to hold the question.

📣 If you’re an author of color: I see you. We are deeply underrepresented in this space, and The Author’s Mic was built with you in mind. You are invited to be a guest, share your work, and help build something different.

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