What does it mean to lead from a place of authenticity? In this episode, Ravina shares how facing imposter syndrome shaped her path to creating brave spaces rooted in honesty and care. Stay to the end for a short reading list and a writing prompt to help you craft your own intentional space.

Visit thepoetrylab.com to find the Show Notes for this episode. The Poetry Lab Podcast is produced by Danielle Mitchell, with special guest hosts Lori Walker, bridgette bianca, Leonora Simonovis and Ravina Wadhwani.

EPISODE GUIDE

Safety isn't a guarantee, even in the most intentional spaces. Ravina explores how we begin to build brave ones.

02:00 — Moving Through Imposter Syndrome How doubt shows up in your work and what it takes to keep creating anyway.

05:00 — Building the Space You Needed The origin of Writing as Healing and how one aligned offering can grow into real community.

08:00 — What Makes a Space "Brave" Why we can't guarantee safety—and how courage, discomfort, and truth shape meaningful creative spaces.

11:00 — Aligning Your Work with Your Mission How clarity of purpose shapes your events, your voice, and the people your work reaches.

13:00 — Bringing Your Vision to Life A writing prompt and final challenge to help you build your own table and find your co-creators.

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