Join host Dr. Michael Anthony Ingram for the world premiere YouTube broadcast of a historic and transformative special episode of the Quintessential Listening Poetry Online Radio and YouTube Podcast. This episode is marked by a powerful takeover by the TESORO Women's Poetry Network. Under the leadership of TESORO founder and chief poet Stacey Artist Dyson, the event showcased six exceptionally talented TESORO poets. Their deeply moving and profound voices offered viewers a dynamic and secure platform for the expression of women's poetry. The premiere episode presented compelling performances that delved into themes of resilience, Black womanhood, self-compassion and love, emotional trauma, and community empowerment.
Featured Poets:
* Stacey Ardis Dyson: Reflections on Black womanhood and resilience
* Whisper Poet: Emotional experiences expressed through poetry
* Jane Spoken Word: A fierce performance on liberation
* Laura Lilia: Insights on grief and resilience
* Zedika Poindexter: Narratives on Black women's healthcare struggles
* Shannon Lockhart: Emphasis on mutual support and healing
* The Poet_RoseGold: Discourse on toxic relationships and self-forgiveness
The episode also features personal reflections on self-acceptance, memories of Texas and family, and poignant remembrances of violence in Guatemala. Throughout, the poets offer advice to aspiring writers on finding and embracing their authentic voices.
