Our founder, Paola Mathe sat down with Torch Literary Arts founder and 2024 Poet Laureate, Amanda Johnston, to chat about her experience in the literary arts and creating space at the table for black women writers. She touches on her experience as a mother and as a newcomer to a small town. Amanda also speaks about how caring for yourself is caring for your craft. Along the way, Paola wraps Amanda’s curls into our gorgeous black silk headwrap, Black Magic. Watch this conversation to feel inspired and learn a few wrapping tips!