Owning the Story: A Conversation with Tesuana Smith

About this episode

Rashad Young interviews Tesuana Smith about her journey as an author and the transformative power of storytelling.

In this episode of Knowing is Knowing , I sit down with Tesuana Smith , an author, motivational voice, and creative whose work centers truth, healing, and self-expression. We talk about the journey of becoming an author, the courage it takes to tell your story out loud, and how writing can be both freeing and transformative. Tesuana shares insights on purpose, vulnerability, and what it means to trust your voice—especially when your story isn’t neat or comfortable. This conversation is for anyone navigating growth, creativity, and learning how to fully own who they are. To learn more about Tesuana and her work, follow her on Instagram: @tesuanamore 👉 https://www.instagram.com/tesuanamore/

People in this episode

Host: Rashad Young

Guest: Tesuana Smith

Topics covered

• storytelling
• self-expression
• vulnerability
• personal growth
• creativity

Keywords

• author
• motivation
• healing
• trust your voice
• personal narrative

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Organizations: Instagram

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