

Recode Decode: Aminatou Sow
Jun 24, 2020
Aminatou Sow, co-host of Call Your Girlfriend and author of Big Friendship, shares her insightful takes on friendship dynamics. She opens up about the hilarious complexities of 'business marriage' with her co-author Ann Friedman. They discuss the importance of maintaining friendships, especially during the pandemic, and why therapy can strengthen these bonds. Sow emphasizes the need for open communication in navigating political differences and wisely avoids Zoom hangouts, advocating for more personal connections instead.
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Podcast Origin Story
- Aminatou Sow was initially hesitant to start a podcast but was persuaded by the idea of spending more time with Ann Friedman and Gina Delvac.
- She jokingly refers to this as being "bamboozled" into a business marriage.
Early Collaborations
- Aminatou Sow and Ann Friedman started collaborating on small projects, like a blog, before starting their podcast.
- These collaborations were a way for them to explore ideas together and strengthen their bond.
Chosen Family
- Aminatou Sow views friendships as chosen family, especially important due to her personal circumstances.
- She emphasizes that chosen family can be just as powerful as biological family.