The chapter delves into the significance of the speaker's name, Aminatu, derived from the Guinean version of Amina, and their family's background as political refugees in Guinea, Nigeria, and Belgium. It discusses the connection between names, identity, self-reinvention, and how cultural influences shape personal narratives.
Aminatou Sow discusses her extraordinary journey that took her from Africa to Texas, from a job in a toy store to Google to co-host of one of today’s most brilliant podcasts, Call Your Girlfriend.