006: Maleena Pone on the Quiet Acts of Bravery That Change Everything

Bravery rarely announces itself, and this week on Clowning Around Again, Em Stroud sits down with the truly brilliant Maleena Pone to explore exactly that. From what it means to stay in a relationship with your own truth, to the quiet, defiant choices that define a brave life, this conversation goes deep in the most joyful and unexpected ways. Maleena brings warmth, wisdom and a wonderful clarity to everything she touches, and her perspective as a British Indian filmmaker, storyteller and trauma-informed creative coach makes for an episode that is as thought-provoking as it is genuinely moving. Expect honest reflections on identity, creative courage, gut feeling and why being consistently yourself might just be the bravest thing any of us can do. Do not miss this one. About Maleena Pone: Maleena Pone is a British Indian producer, director, storyteller and trauma-informed creative coach exploring identity, healing, courage and human connection through documentary and conversation. She is the founder of StoryTell-Her Studios, a platform dedicated to emotionally intelligent storytelling and culturally rooted narratives. Her work spans branded content, impact storytelling and self-authored documentary filmmaking, with a focus on amplifying underrepresented voices and creating meaningful dialogue. Follow Maleena: Website: www.maleenapone.com Instagram: @maleenapone LinkedIn: Maleena Pone Substack: StoryTell-Her Time with Maleena Follow Em: YouTube: @TheComicCoach for complete video interviews TikTok: @emthecomic for clips and latest updates Website: emstroud.com