In this vibrant and soul-stirring episode, we’re joined by writer, creator, and self-proclaimed “weepy girl” Jacque Aye. Known for blending magical girl fantasy with deeply personal storytelling, Jacque opens up about the power of surrealism, the healing potential of writing, and why embracing vulnerability is her superpower. We talk about her bestselling books The Magical Girl’s Guide to Life, How to Be a Better Adult, and How to Escape Death, her Nigerian roots, and how she's reshaping narratives around Black joy, queerness, and mental health.

Jacque also shares her experience writing for Monster High: New Scaremester, reflects on dream projects, and lets us peek inside her real-life magical girl bag. From balancing humor and heartbreak to navigating the publishing world as a proud Nigerian creative, this conversation is a celebration of weirdness, whimsy, and truth.

Plus, chaotic writing rituals, fictional dinner guests, and the tiny evils she’d banish with a sparkly wand.

If you’ve ever cried while laughing (or vice versa), this one’s for you.