"I had no access point to this 'industry' of publishing and literature. But what I had was a community on Tumblr and Instagram of young women who felt so seen by these words." - Rupi Kaur
At just 21 years old, Rupi Kaur defied traditional publishing wisdom and followed her instinct to keep her poetry collection "Milk and Honey" intact, rather than fragment ... Show More
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Communication Expert: Do This To Connect Deeply With Anyone! (Become Magnetic) | Charles Duhigg
Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1580DMCharles Duhigg highlights research showing social connections, not prestige or wealth, most determine happiness and longevity, with ... Show More
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Apr 2024
Poet Rupi Kaur: 10 Years of 'Milk and Honey'
Today, in honor of National Poetry Month, we’re returning to our conversation with Rupi Kaur. Her debut collection, milk and honey, turns 10 this year. At the top of our conversation, Kaur reflects on her international tour (4:44), her childhood in Canada (13:05), how she process ... Show More
1h 2m
Sep 2022
Rupi Kaur
Poet, artist, and author Rupi Kaur tells Anna about her latest book Healing Through Words, her difficult and confusing childhood, first love, the meaning of home, being the daughter of a revolutionary, the magic of vulnerability, and a lot more. Today’s Unqualified segment begins ... Show More
59m 24s
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
Mar 2025
How to enjoy poetry — without being a poet (w/ Naisha Randhar)
In honor of National Poetry Month, Chris is speaking with Naisha Randhar. Naisha is the Youth Poet Laureate of Dallas, the author of Roses of Arma, and the youngest guest Chris has ever interviewed — she’s a high school sophomore. Chris and Naisha talk about the inspiring work of ... Show More
39m 54s
Oct 2021
Empathy, Alchemy and the Power in our Shadows - with Allie Michelle | Deja Blu Podcast EP 64
Blu sits with poet, Allie Michelle, to discuss the process of finding your inner poet. In a world that can silence you, Allie shares how she learned to speak her truth, and turn it into art. Blu and Allie also tell their experiences of navigating social settings as empaths, and h ... Show More
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