Amina Brown
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249 appearances
2 recordings
1 series
first heard Jun 2026
last heard 3 Jul
Amina Brown’s voice in public audio — every appearance, attributed to the second.
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Oh, hey, welcome to The Moth.
I'm Amina Brown.
I'm a moth storyteller, poet, and the author of the essay collection, Never Tell a Black Girl How to Black Girl.
When something comes out of the blue, how do you react?
Do you freeze?
Do you panic?
Or do you find a way to move forward?
On this episode, we've got two stories about being surprised, dumbfounded, blindsided in completely different ways.
Our first story is from Janelle Banks, who told this story at a Kansas City main stage where the theme was daring.
Here's Janelle, live at the mall.
That was Janelle Banks.
Janelle is a comedian, actor, storyteller, and artist known for blending sharp humor, real life experiences, and creative expression into unforgettable experiences.
She's also a visual artist, bringing bold energy, authenticity, and heart from the stage and screen to every creative space she enters.
We asked Janelle what she thought about the events of the story all these years later.
She said, I'm currently teaching my little sister how to drive, and it made me reflect on how much responsibility comes with being behind the wheel.
Once you become a driver, you stop thinking about every step.
You just start the car and go.
But now I notice every decision, every movement, and every moment it takes to drive safely.
One of the things I love about Janelle's story is how she talks about the importance of being willing to sign up for an adventure.
Sometimes we think adventures are only ziplining or bungee jumping, but learning how to drive is an adventure too.
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