In today's episode, Tiffany is joined by Obbie West, an internationally renowned spoken word artist, abuse reduction trainer, advocate, and author hailing from Los Angeles, California. Obbie is a retired United States Army veteran who discovered his passion for writing in 2011. He is the proud owner of Words of West, LLC. and is widely recognized by his stage name 'Obbie West.' As an educator, trainer, and speaker, he travels the world using poetry to tackle challenging subjects. Obbie's performances on nightlife stages are known for their raw, honest approach, which provokes thought and captivates audiences, leaving them in awe.

 

During the episode, we delve into various important topics, including abuse reduction, the power of poetry, mental health advocacy, and how art influences social movements. We explore the profound messages conveyed through Obbie's words and dive into the inspiration behind his acclaimed book of poetry, 'Blossom.' Furthermore, Obbie shares insights on how individuals can take action and make a difference."

 

(01:46) Moment in History 

(12:00) Obbie’s start poetry 

(14:00) Abusive house hold  

(18:00) How to create voices to tell store 

(23:00) Black masculinity 

(27:00) What does an abuse reduction trainer do?

(32:15) Mixed emotions with the data 

(35:00) Everyone has a story 

(37:40) the book “Blossom”

(39:00) What ways does poetry  document what happening in the world 

(45:00) Your definition of love 

(49:20) who to keep up with  Obbie West

 

 

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