16 episodes
Poetry is Freedom LaRisa Denise
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Are you looking for creative inspiration? Poetry is Freedom, hosted by LaRisa Denise, is a podcast that centers Black and Brown artists using one of the most liberatory mediums in existence: poetry. As the title suggests, she considers poetry a freedom we must protect and advance at all costs. Each week listeners will hear a popular poem, a few reflective questions to inspire your own writing, and a piece from the host. Tune in if you love poetry, need more poetry from marginalized communities in your readings, or find yourself looking for inspiration for your own writing.
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Saying the Hard Things, Praying the Real Things with Maya
I spoke with Maine's Seventh Poet Laureate this week. That's the tweet.
This episode was so lovely, but I should issues a soft trigger warning for light discussion about mental health issues and s*icide. They were so much fun to speak with and I know you are going to love Maya. Her new book Judas & Suicide is available for pre-order right now!
Please support Maya on the interwebs:
https://www.mayawilliamspoet.com/
Twitter: @emmdubb16
Instagram: @emmdubb16
If you want to revisit the reflection questions, access links to the featured poems, and find the archives of my original poetry from the show head over to poetryisfreedom.com !!
Follow the show on Instagram @poetryisfreedom.
Twitter @poetryisfreepod.
TikTok @poetryisfreedom.
All featured poets reserve the rights to their published works. Please head over to my website to find links to where you can find their poetry under the “Read” tab.
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR LISTENING!
Vocals: me 😌
Music: Lofi_hour from Pixabay -
Living Through Each Season with LB
This week I am joined by an RDU poet who has some amazing insights into healing, God, and poetry: LB! We had a fun conversation and I share a poem about my mom's favorite movie titled "Sophia's Advice". Tune in!
Please show your love to LB by following him on the interwebs:
Instagram: @lyricallyblessed7
If you're in the Durham, North Carolina area then please support the open mic nights thrown by Jambalaya Soul and support the work of the Bull City Slam Team!
If you want to revisit the reflection questions, access links to the featured poems, and find the archives of my original poetry from the show head over to poetryisfreedom.com !!
Follow the show on Instagram @poetryisfreedom.
Twitter @poetryisfreepod.
TikTok @poetryisfreedom.
All featured poets reserve the rights to their published works. Please head over to my website to find links to where you can find their poetry under the “Read” tab.
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR LISTENING!
Vocals: me 😌
Music: Lofi_hour from Pixabay -
Feeling Seen, Feeling Precious with Jamie Cooley
We're talking family, representation, and of course, healing! Join me and my lovely guest and fellow scholar in the ivory tower: Jamie Cooley. (She does research on poetry too!) We had a great conversation and I share one of my favorite poems that I wrote earlier this year titled "Ain't we all lost?" Tune in!
Please show your love to Jamie by following her on the interwebs:
jamieacooley.work
Twitter: @atjamieacooley
If you want to revisit the reflection questions, access links to the featured poems, and find the archives of my original poetry from the show head over to poetryisfreedom.com !!
Follow the show on Instagram @poetryisfreedom.
Twitter @poetryisfreepod.
TikTok @poetryisfreedom.
All featured poets reserve the rights to their published works. Please head over to my website to find links to where you can find their poetry under the “Read” tab.
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR LISTENING!
Vocals: me 😌
Music: Lofi_hour from Pixabay -
Writing Along Your Path to Healing with Courtney Faye Taylor
"The page has already served me..." Just a snippet of the wisdom shared with us this week as we talk about writing, journaling, Toni Cade Bambara, and healing! The second season is off to a great start with the incomparable talents of Courtney Faye Taylor! Courtney's new book "Concentrate" can be pre-ordered here and lookout for its release date on November 1! Her book has already won the Cave Canem Poetry Prize and she was a finalist for the National Poetry Series. You don’t want to miss this amazing conversation. It was truly a pleasure. ❤️
Please show your love by following her on the interwebs:
courtneyfayetaylor.com
Twitter @thecourtcase
Instagram @thecourtcase
If you want to revisit the reflection questions, access links to the featured poems, and find the archives of my original poetry from the show head over to poetryisfreedom.com !!
Follow the show on Instagram @poetryisfreedom.
Twitter @poetryisfreepod.
TikTok @poetryisfreedom.
All featured poets reserve the rights to their published works. Please head over to my website to find links to where you can find their poetry under the “Read” tab.
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR LISTENING!
If you want to revisit the reflection questions, access links to the featured poems, and find the archives of my original poetry from the show head over to poetryisfreedom.com !!
Follow the show on Instagram @poetryisfreedom.
Twitter @poetryisfreepod.
TikTok @poetryisfreedom.
All featured poets reserve the rights to their published works. Please head over to my website to find links to where you can find their poetry under the “Read” tab.
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR LISTENING!
Vocals: me 😌
Music: Lofi_hour from Pixabay -
Season 2 | Season Teaser
I'm back! I am super excited to share this new season with you. The theme for this season is healing. *deep breath* I have a few guests this season and of course you will still hear some original poems from me, your host, LaRisa Denise. Stay tuned for the season premiere on October 26. (the day after my birthday🥳)
Don't forget to share the show with all your loved ones! Now is the perfect time to catch up on last season's episodes if you haven't already.
If you want to revisit the reflection questions, access links to the featured poems, and find the archives of my original poetry from the show head over to poetryisfreedom.com !!
Follow the show on Instagram @poetryisfreedom.
Twitter @poetryisfreepod.
TikTok @poetryisfreedom.
All featured poets reserve the rights to their published works. Please head over to my website to find links to where you can find their poetry under the “Read” tab.
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR LISTENING!
Vocals: me 😌
Music: Lofi_hour from Pixabay -
Season 1: Ep. 10: Am I alone?
It's the season finale!!! I can't believe we made it this far. Thank you for listening and reviewing and commenting and cheering me on. Please make sure to send the show to a friend who hasn't tuned in yet! As I begin to prep for my second season, stay tuned into the life of the show on Instagram.
If you want to revisit my reflection questions, access links to the featured poems, and find the archives of my original poetry from the show head over to poetryisfreedom.com !!
Follow the show on Instagram @poetryisfreedom.
Twitter @saylarisadenise and @poetryisfreepod.
TikTok @poetryisfreedom.
All featured poets reserve the rights to their published works. Please head over to my website to find links to where you can find their poetry under the “Read” tab.
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR LISTENING!
If you want to revisit the reflection questions, access links to the featured poems, and find the archives of my original poetry from the show head over to poetryisfreedom.com !!
Follow the show on Instagram @poetryisfreedom.
Twitter @poetryisfreepod.
TikTok @poetryisfreedom.
All featured poets reserve the rights to their published works. Please head over to my website to find links to where you can find their poetry under the “Read” tab.
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR LISTENING!
Vocals: me 😌
Music: Lofi_hour from Pixabay
Customer Reviews
So therapeutic
I know nothing about poetry, but LaRisa’s soothing voice and wisdom helped me with my anxiety in this troubled times. Tuning in to her podcast is like step in to a safe space
Speechless!
I have no words to describe how intricately crafted and beautifully rendered this podcast is. Your love and passion for poetry is so evident and pulls on my own creative self to fall in love with words alongside you. The poems you choose, the voice you read with, and the your personality/humor throughout make this a such a grounding and calming experience. 10/10 recommend!
New to poetry? Listen to this Podcast. Poetry enthusiast? Listen to this Podcast.
I highly recommend Poetry is freedom to anyone who is looking to clear their mind from all the clutter and stress that comes from life. It’s unintentional meditative energy is healing and ignites a level of creativity in me that I tend to miss in podcasts. Can’t wait for more content!!!