Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of racial prejudice and PTSD.

In this powerful episode, Jessica sits down with up-and-coming author Samuel Mann, based out of the Austin area, to talk about his deeply personal and thought-provoking short novel-in-progress, The Art of Color: An Anthology.

Rooted in Mann’s lived experience as a Black man in modern-day America, the story explores themes of identity, pain, and perseverance. Jessica and Samuel dive into the sacrifices that come with chasing a dream, the power of healing through storytelling, and the harsh realities of navigating a world shaped by systemic injustice and cultural hate.