Authors Journey: A Panel Discussion of Healing + Purpose with Mark, Briana, Tessa, Hakeem, & Deanna

In today’s anticipated episode, Ari engages with a diverse group of authors who share their personal journeys of self-discovery through writing. Each guest discusses their unique experiences, challenges they faced, and how writing has served as a therapeutic outlet. The conversation explores mental health, spirituality, and the importance of community in the creative process. The authors read excerpts from their works, highlighting the power of poetry & storytelling in connecting with oneself & others. The episode concludes with reflections on the significance of feedback & the joy of artistic expression!

Chapters

01:44 Briana's Path to Writing and Empowerment

03:23 Deanna's Journey Through Poetry & Trauma

05:42 Hakim's Exploration of Internal Dialogue

09:47 Mark's Diverse Writing Experience

13:02 Tessa's Artistic Expression & Recovery

15:16 Sharing Poetry: A Collective Experience

25:38 Affirmations & the Power of Words

29:49 Exploring Themes of Love in Writing

36:25 Navigating Feedback and Creative Growth

41:19 Sharing Resources and Connecting with the Audience

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Our Guests for Today:

Mark Salzwedel (@nycwritercomposer on Instagram) writes science fiction and fantasy stories, music, poetry, and screenplays. He’s published 8 short stories and 2 novels, the latter two THE LEVER (2022 sci-fi) and THE MIRACULOUS LIFE OF RUPERT ROCKET (2024 magical realism). http://marksalzwedel.com

Yusuf Hakeem Kiser’s (@dreamdrivepoetry on Instagram) debut book "UnKindled" is a narrative of transformative poetry following his own Journey towards his dreams, meant to ignite the flame that fuels one's life, and inspire all to push on, not bound by the fear of a life Unlived. https://poplme.co/hash/CpEfpY9d/1/es

Deanna Repose Oaks (@DeannaReposeOaks on Instagram) poetic journey started when she was a teen and she has 5 poetry collections: Her poetry focuses on moments and emotions, going through deep darkness and coming out the other side with grace and hope. https://linktr.ee/deannareposeoaks

Tessa Amina Thulien (@intuitiveexpressionllc on Instagram) explores mental health and spiritual awakening. She is the author of Sacred Sanity, a poetry book that is also filled with her visual art.

https://www.intuitiveexpression.org/

Briana Bass (@authorbrianabass on Instagram) writes romance stories for modern Christian women & creates resources to encourage & empower women on their faith journeys. She is the founder of Proverbs and Pearls, a weekly lifestyle blog. Authorbrianabass.com

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Ari https://youtube.com/shorts/Ac2YwtV4emE?si=2Yq53B4VJm3TNyoC is the host of the Growth, Grace, and Gratitude Podcast! She is a pre-med/psychology graduate, a professional ballerina, columnist, author who grew up performing at Lincoln Center with New York City Ballet, Miami City Ballet, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, and at Madison Square Garden. Poembook "Long Distance Love" is out!

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