In this captivating hour, Tiq Milan, an equity advocate known for his powerful TED Talk, grapples with keeping a profound secret from his mother while navigating themes of love and identity. Amelia Zirin-Brown, a celebrated cabaret singer, shares her humorous journey of self-discovery, caught between her hippie upbringing and the allure of peer acceptance. Meanwhile, Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Doug Wright reflects on his nostalgic penpal friendship with John Boy from The Waltons, highlighting how childhood memories shape artistic expression.
