What happens when your identity becomes part of the story you’re trying to tell?

In this episode, Brian McDonald sits down with award-winning writer G. Willow Wilson to talk about faith, imagination, and the responsibility that comes with shaping culture. From creating Kamala Khan in Ms. Marvel to navigating the expectations placed on her as a public voice, Willow reflects on how storytelling can both liberate and complicate the person behind it.

They explore representation, artistic freedom, and the tension between writing what’s true to you and what the world expects from you. It’s a thoughtful, candid conversation about craft, belief, and the courage to tell stories that feel personal, even when they reach millions.

This is about voice.

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