Episode 3: How to Become a Magical Entity with Moth Moth Moth

Visionary writer, performer, and conceptual artist Moth Moth Moth is Memphis’s own self-described “giant insect clown witch.”

In our intimate convo, Mothie reveals the fascinating origins of her character—born from childhood struggles with sleep paralysis, sickness, and ethereal visions of a protective golden light.

From her early days of performing stand-up comedy with mentor and trans legend Lisa Michaels to creating the Rainbow Rumble drag competition with best friend Shelda Edwards, Mothie shares her insights into her colorful life as she continuously pushes boundaries with a perspective that bridges performance art, spirituality, and activism with a twisted sense of humor.

She shares an exclusive preview of upcoming projects including her new podcast called Mothie’s List and an ambitious 300,000-word literary universe that promises to take readers from memoir-style earthbound reflections to fantastical otherworldly adventures.

“I’m not trying to be Rupaul—I’m trying to be Mickey Mouse.” - Moth Moth Moth

Find Moth Moth Moth on Instagram: @magicalmissmothie