The Mind of Sai Marie

Sai’s Newsletter is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Welcome to this episode of The Mind of Sai Marie , where we discuss The Sideways Lens. This episode is dedicated to exploring the intersection of creativity, freedom, and the courage to live an un-curated life. Inspired by the thinking sideways philosophy of au...

Sai’s Newsletter is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Joining me this afternoon, April 20th, is Sandy Malone —the award-winning author behind the Gem of the Golden Isles series—for a powerful new episode of The Mind of Sai Marie . In this interview, we dive into the transition from her real-life career as a high-s...

Sai’s Newsletter is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Violence has an echo, growing louder with each reverberation. In the far-future world of Ashme’s Song , the society of New Mesopotamia is collapsing into the gritty, action-filled chaos of civil war and rebellion. But for Brad C. Anderson, the story isn’t just...

Sai’s Newsletter is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. In this episode of The Mind of Sai Marie , I sit down with author Candace McPhie to discuss the third installment of her Back in a Year series, Hello, I Am Here . We take a trip back to the 1990s for a hilarious and messy backpacking adventure that spans from t...

They expect silence; we give them a record. This is an episode on Sovereign Truth : a raw, independent look into the systems that think they are above the law. Born from the front lines of the MDC in Los Angeles and the No Kings 3 movement, this interview is dedicated to the kind of investigative journalism that doesn’t ask for permission. Here, we are interested solely in transparency and revelat...

Sai’s Newsletter is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. In today’s episode, I sit down with Peter Gribble, the creative mind behind the richly imagined City of the Magicians trilogy. We dive deep into a conversation that feels especially relevant to our current cultural and political climate, asking the hard questio...

Sai’s Newsletter is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. In this profound episode of The Mind of Sai Marie , I sit down with Ben Leman—the compelling voice behind Between the Tines . Together, we peel back the layers of the human experience to discuss the intricate balance of navigating life’s most difficult moments...

Sai’s Newsletter is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. In this episode of The Mind of Sai Marie , I am joined by Lee Baucom —a visionary who has spent the last 25 years transforming a single, powerful idea into a global community of over 12,000 members. Most creators focus on the “what” of their message, but Lee fo...

For the description notes here, I’m not going to sit here and tell you that “self-love” is a perfect replacement for romantic love. It absolutely is not. I miss intimacy. I miss the romance. I miss the sexual encounter that is actually connected to a soul. But I refuse to settle for the “messy, toxic, superficial” scraps that are currently being served. Hyper-independence is my fortress. I am the...

On March 28th, 2026, the streets of Los Angeles became a frontline for the First Amendment. In this episode of The Mind of Sai Marie , I am laying out the raw, unfiltered truth of what happened at the MDC on Alameda. From being tear-gassed without protection to the three and a half hours I spent in zip-ties, I’m sharing the story of my arrest as an independent journalist. This wasn’t just an arres...

Sai’s Newsletter is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. In this episode of The Mind of Sai Marie , I sit down with author Marie Kuipers to pull back the curtain on her provocative new memoir, We’re All Mad Here . We often try to curate a perfect legacy, but Marie argues that our most inelegant moments are where the...

In this episode of The Mind of Sai Marie , Sai sits down with R.L. Malpica, the visionary behind The EAT Coach , to explore the profound intersection of physical health and personal legacy. As a Certified Detox Specialist, R.L. doesn’t just talk about nutrition; he advocates for a complete reclamation of one’s story through the lens of wellness. We dive deep into the courage it takes to confront t...

In this episode, Sai strips back the pretty filters and the vanity tags to look at the hollow core of performative activism. Dive into the “Look at Me” tactics used by privileged creators who treat advocacy like a transaction—dropping donations to mask a pattern of abusive behavior and exclusionary networking. We discuss the “authenticity gap” that exists when someone’s public persona is built on...

Sai’s Newsletter is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Today, I was joined by Blake Arthur Peel on The Mind of Sai Marie . We dove into the foundations of his massive Fall of Radiance series, beginning with the book that started it all: Ranger’s Oath . The story is a high-stakes journey set in a world where ancient...

In a world of curated feeds, the memoir remains our most potent tool for authentic connection. My recent conversation with memoirist Kimberly Conte, author of Who Am I Really? Do You Know? joins Sai on the Mind of Sai Marie to share an illuminated, simple truth: our deepest pains are often the very raw materials required for our greatest works. We often mistake resilience for a permanent trophy we...

What happens when the Scandinavian philosop hy of comfort meets the calculated chaos of a crime scene? Author AL Jenkins joins us to discuss her latest work, Hygge and Homicide , offering a unique look at how heritage and northern landscapes influence modern storytelling. In this episode, we break down the blueprint for building a fictional community that feels like home and why the amateur sleuth...

What is the true essence of the Matriarch —a role that extends far beyond biological motherhood and into the realm of community stewardship, moral grounding, and spiritual protection. However, the weight of leadership often attracts those who seek to consume rather than contribute. We explore the rise of narcissistic energy vampires within activist circles and our personal lives: individuals who w...

What does it truly take to wear the crown? In this episode of The Mind of Sai Marie , I’m joined by award-winning fantasy author Tricia Copeland , the creative force behind the To Be a Fae Queen series. We go behind the veil to explore the intricate construction of her ethereal worlds and the “grit and grace” required to survive them. Tricia pulls back the curtain on: * The Architecture of Magic:...

“Peace. Be Still.” In this episode of The Mind of Sai Marie , Sai dives into the tactical necessity of spiritual and intellectual boundaries. “Diminish and go West,” Sai Marie explores the archetypal Scramblers and Energy Vampires currently infiltrating creator and activist spaces. This is a masterclass in character decoding. We examine how unstable individuals often use the language of the Divine...

What happens when the structures we trust begin to fracture? In today’s episode of The Mind of Sai Marie , I sat down with author Anne-Marie Mawhiney to deconstruct her compelling novel, Fugitive Rifts . While the story is born of fiction, its roots are firmly planted in the anxieties of our modern world—exploring how we maintain trust and find our footing when the norms we’ve always known start t...

Sai’s Newsletter is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Today, Sai sat down with Susan Reynolds for a deep dive into the heart of the cosmic narrative. Susan Reynolds, master astrologer and founder of Explore Astrology , for a profound conversation on the celestial rhythms that guide our lives. Susan brings over 40...

Thanks for reading Sai’s Newsletter! This post is public so feel free to share it. Sai’s Newsletter is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This Groundhog Day , journalist and critic Albert Lanier joined The Mind of Sai Marie for a chat with Sai on the 2026 Academy Award nominations. They broke down a record-shatteri...

Thanks for reading Sai’s Newsletter! This post is public so feel free to share it. Sai’s Newsletter is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Sai Marie sits down to chat with author James L. Hill to discuss his latest work, The Ruby Cradle , exploring the intricate world-building and emotional depth that characterize h...

In this engaging conversation, Sai interviews author Paul Locander about his book Power and Way. They explore the personal experiences that inspired the book, the balance of pacing and emotional development in writing, and the complexities of character dynamics influenced by secrets and lineage. Thanks for reading Sai’s Newsletter! This post is public so feel free to share it. Paul shares insights...

One side wants uniformity; the other wants pluralism. Both want your total compliance. Today, we’re breaking down a viral argument for team-based reality and pointing out the massive chunk of humanity it leaves behind: the Independents, the Libertarians, and the folks who just want to live their lives. I explore why both sides’ narrative is a distraction from the real power struggle, the one where...