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The James Altucher Show · March 24, 2026 · 01:30:26

From Wakanda to Jamaica: Dr. Sheena Howard on Black Panther, Abduction at 19, Abuse, and Owning Your Creative Destiny

Dr. Sheena Howard
Show Notes

Dr. Sheena Howard explores the cultural power of Black Panther, the brutal economics behind publishing, and how surviving an abduction at 19 fundamentally changed her relationship with risk, power, and resilience.

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Highlights

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Black Panther as Cultural Representation
Dr. Howard discusses the significance of Black Panther in comics and broader cultural representation.
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The Real Economics of Publishing
Publishing is a brutal business where most authors earn far less than expected, and the industry's incentive structure often works against creators.
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Abduction at 19 Redefined Risk
Being abducted at age 19 forced Howard to confront extreme risk early, changing her threshold for fear and her perception of power.
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Owning Your Creative Destiny
Howard advocates for creators to take control of their work, distribution, and message rather than ceding authority to gatekeepers.
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Misc

✧The episode title promises an abduction story at a young age, setting the stage for a deeply personal conversation about trauma and survival.
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