A blog about navigating your 30’s as a Black woman, with insight from books and life lessons. Listen Now Latest Podcast Episodes Podcast Episode 14: The Sex Lives of African Women Pt. 1 Episode 13: Tiny Beautiful Things: Advice on Love and Life from Dear Sugar by Cheryl Strayed Episode 12: Major Depressive Disorder Latest Blog Posts Blog Queenie Episode 3: From Virgin to Vixen Queenie Episode 2: Clean Break, Queenie Reaction Essay: Girl, Woman, Other by Bernardine Evaristo The Letters & Layers Podcast is hosted by Amaka, avid reader, writer, observer and connection seeker. Learn More The Letters & Layers Newsletter Sign up with your email address to connect with me! Receive answers to your questions, real-time life updates and recommendations, and mental healh/wellness insight and resources. Email Address Sign Up Thank you!