Award-winning actress, poet, and spoken word artist Jaylene Clark Owens joins Lish Speaks to share the incredible journey of creating "A Black Girl in Her Braids" - the viral sound that took over TikTok, Instagram, and beyond.

In this conversation, Jaylene opens up about: ✨ How a spontaneous moment of inspiration became a cultural movement 🎤 Her journey from spoken word artist to published author with Penguin Random House 💇🏽‍♀️ The power of natural hair representation and the CROWN Act 🎯 Why obedience matters more than perfection in creative work 📚 Advice for aspiring writers, creators, and artists 🌟 The impact of growing up in Harlem and attending Frederick Douglass Academy 🙏 How faith and community shaped her artistic journey

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