In this special episode of Brilliance Beyond Borders, we’re sharing an excerpt from the National Sawdust book launch event in New York City. In this episode, Chinwe is interviewed by Lynne Procope, the Ideas Zone Editor at National Sawdust. Lynne is a Trinidad-born American poet, Cave Canem fellow, National Poetry Slam champion, and co-author of the collaborative collection, Burning Down the House. Lynne and Chinwe discuss the inspiration and magic behind the Brilliance Beyond Borders book.