Listen on Soundcloud Listen on iTunes So far in 2018 we have been rocked by the loss of life from some very public figures, i.e. Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain just to name two. And while these may have gotten the most attention, the statistics show that suicide is a growing and very prevalent issue impacting almost every one of us in one way or another. Just like our Domestic Violence episode, I want to be sure that this podcast does not ignore the difficult topics or lif

Listen on Soundcloud Listen on iTunes Meet "Atlanta’s Best" spoken word poet as determined by Creative Loafing magazine several years in a row. Currently the host of the Sunday night Java Monkey Speaks weekly open mic night, Theresa Davis is a pioneer and a force in the Atlanta world of spoken word poetry and it is truly an honor to have her on the show. We listen to her poem “Apocalypse” and she drops some amazing nuggets on how to do art well. Website: http://www.theresa-

Listen on Soundcloud Listen on iTunes Meet the man who successfully brought the National Poetry Slam competition to Atlanta. Daryl “Mista” Funn is a voice on the spoken word scene that you must know. We review his poem “American Soldier” and he drops some amazing nuggets for the artist. Mista Funn - Famous Enough Interview https://soundcloud.com/famousenoughpodcast/episode-9-fun-with-mista-funn Mista Funn - Mourning the Passion of “Someone Else” poem: https://www.youtube.com

Listen on Soundcloud Listen on iTunes Welcome to 2018! I am terribly sorry for the delay, but it was for good reason...trust me. In this episode we reflect back on much of the amazing content from the first season of the show. If you are just joining me, please listen to this episode to get an idea of what we discuss and the many topics we explored in Season 1. Season 2 starts now...and it's going to be great! #poetry #spokenword #artists #writers #hiphop

Listen on Soundcloud Listen on iTunes Meet the artist, lawyer, hip hop professor, activist, husband and father, Timothy Welbeck. He talks about striking the balance between supporting his family and supporting his art. He also stresses how important it is for an artist to invest proper time, education, and money in the backend processes of producing an album. Learn about all the legal matters to consider when creating art and the responsibility of all artists to be the voi

Listen on Soundcloud Listen on iTunes October is Domestic Violence Awareness month and so we have a special guest for this episode to help bring attention to this very difficult issue. Chi (like the tea) Mathias is striving to help others by sharing her own story of freedom from violent relationships and by providing resources for those that are not sure where to start on their journey towards independence and strength. Tune in to get some encouragement on your hustle as an

Listen on Soundcloud Listen on iTunes Instrumental “A Change is Gonna Come”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5v1iWoDWaQ Sam Cooke Sample - A Change is Gonna Come If you are interested in gaining resources and education on how to foster discussions on racial reconciliation then I encourage you to visit the Be the Bridge website: https://beabridgebuilder.com/ Take A Knee As I put a leather whip in my grip And adjust the fit so it can strip the skin off your back With each whac

Listen on Soundcloud Listen on iTunes In this special episode I interview Damian Boyd, founding Pastor of Vertical Church in Atlanta, and pick his brain on the pitfalls and systems that allowed the scenario in our "Jessica and Jeff" episode to unfold. Listen as we unpack the episode and discuss some of the guardrails that should be in place to allow for church health and healing. Flags and Tips for Identifying Unhealthy Leadership or Church Environments: Must be aware of you

Listen on Soundcloud Listen on iTunes National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Call 1-800-273-8255 Available 24 hours everyday Find a Celebrate Recovery Group HERE T-O-U-C-H My obsession has a first name, its H-E-A-R-T The process was simple as apple pie If you took the time To find what I kept shut inside Then to your surprise and even to mine This virtuous dime would wine and dine to have your time To hear your mind and share her own As feelings would grow Before you know The t

Listen on Soundcloud Listen on iTunes Hosanna Poetry Contact Information: Website Instagram Twitter Facebook Purchase “I Have a New Name” Book Purchase her latest album “Figless” Check out her poem - Bernal Heights on YouTube To hear "I Have a New Name" again please purchase from iTunes and listen on Spotify. #poetry #spokenword #artists #writers #writing #healing #identity #book #isolation #recovery #twelvestep #celebraterecovery