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S5 EP228 | Finding Her Authentic Self Through

Storytelling with Lucy Wilson-Tagoe

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Hello My Happy People,

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This week, author Lucy Wilson-Tagoe joins me for a fascinating conversation about identity, authenticity, storytelling, and the courage it takes to step away from a successful, established brand with a dedicated following. Many readers know Lucy as USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Dylan Allen, but in this interview she shares why she chose to begin writing under a name that feels more authentically her. We discuss family expectations, cultural influences, her pride in her Ghanaian heritage, and how those experiences have shaped both her life and her writing.

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In the podcast episode, you'll hear Lucy tell her story in her own words as we explore the risks and rewards of embracing authenticity. We also discuss her new novel To Catch a Sinner, the first book in The Blurred Lines Duet, along with the important role that food, family traditions, and cultural connections have played throughout her life.

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The accompanying blog post expands on our conversation with additional behind-the-scenes stories, personal reflections, and photos that you won't find in the podcast description or here. I share an unexpected experience that happened just hours after our interview when my husband Pedro and I discovered a Ghanaian food truck at a street food festival in Düsseldorf, creating a surprising real-world connection to many of the topics Lucy and I had discussed during the interview.

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Be sure to enjoy both the podcast and the blog post to get the complete experience. Together they offer a deeper look at Lucy Wilson-Tagoe, her journey as a writer, and the stories, traditions, and experiences that continue to inspire her work.

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Get the full scoop in this week's blog post.

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