Business and poetry usually don't mix. But vulnerability has the power to bring teams together.
Poet IN-Q has found an unlikely audience in business. A slam poetry veteran and accomplished songwriter, companies invite IN-Q to help strengthen their cultures. He works with teams to connect on a deeper level, using poetry to share something human. As he'll tell ... Show More
Jul 14
The Hidden Cost of Always Saying Yes | A Bit of Optimism: Feelings at Work | PART 1
Welcome to Feelings at Work, a special series from A Bit of Optimism with Simon Sinek. Work isn't just about deadlines, meetings, and getting things done. It's also where we experience frustration, excitement, trust, anxiety, belonging, conflict, and joy. If we want to build heal ... Show More
58m 5s
May 2024
“Vulnerability Is Scary As F*** But So Worth It” - You Can Heal Through Creativity | IN-Q
<p>Today, Lewis Howes reconnects with his long-time friend and renowned poet, Adam "In-Q". In-Q discusses his recently released Never Ending Now Poetry Journal, a collection of poems and prompts designed to guide readers through a journey of self-discovery, healing, and creativit ... Show More
1h 29m
Nov 2020
Life Through Poetry with IN-Q
IN-Q is an award-winning poet, best-selling author, and multi-platinum songwriter. His groundbreaking achievements include being named to Oprah’s SuperSoul 100 list of the world’s most influential thought leaders, being the first spoken word artist to perform with Cirque Du Solei ... Show More
52m 26s
Apr 2018
IN-Q: Poetry, Vulnerability From a Place of Strength + “You Don’t Have to Be Loved to Be Love”
Allie + Raquelle have been inspired by the words that flow from one of their favorite spoken word poets of all-time, IN-Q. In this episode, Allie sits down with IN-Q on YOM’s first-ever in-person interview to share with the soul tribe his words, story, how he expresses his vulner ... Show More
1h 18m
May 2018
AMP #150 IN-Q on Poetry and Releasing the Fire Inside
<p>Lyrical gangster turned spoken-wordsmith, IN-Q is a pioneer in the realm of performance poetry, and a beacon of consciousness for our generation. We discuss his journey through hip-hop, his definition of poetry, and pro tips on how to unleash the inner fire inside. </p>
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1h 7m
Dec 2015
Sekou Andrews: The Power of Your Poetic Voice
<p><a href="http://sekouandrews.com/" target="_blank">Sekou Andrews</a> defies every preconceived notion you might have in your head about the voice and role of poetry in business, society and life.</p><p>In his words, when he "tells people that, before creating a new inspir ... Show More
1 h
Oct 2019
45. Entrepreneurship Realness: Balancing Art and Business, Monetizing Your Passion & Behind The Scenes Struggles with Rapper and Spoken Word Artist Humble The Poet
In this powerful episode, co-founder Natalie Ellis is interviewing Canadian-born rapper, spoken word artist and internationally best-selling author, Humble The Poet. Together, they have an open conversation around self-discovery, creativity, empowerment and how to live as your mo ... Show More
50m 30s
Apr 2025
Re-release: How to enrich your everyday life with poetry (w/ Sarah Kay)
Roses are red, violets are blue, has poetry ever been intimidating for you? For many people, this art form can feel unapproachable, but poet and educator Sarah Kay, suggests that people who don’t like poetry just maybe haven’t found a poem that really speaks to them. Sarah propos ... Show More
31m 28s