What do harp seals, poetry, and middle school have in common? They all collide in this heartfelt new episode with award-winning author Padma Venkatraman!

We’re talking about her latest middle grade novel, Safe Harbor—a story of change, courage, and finding peace even when life feels like a storm. 🌧️☀️ Follow Geetha as she navigates a new life in Rhode Island after leaving India—facing bullies, learning a new culture, and rescuing a seal who might help her heal. 🦭

In this episode, Padma and I talk:✨ Finding your voice through music and poetry
✨ What to do when you're feeling all the feelings
✨ Why letting go is sometimes the bravest thing you can do
✨ And how even the most minor acts—like picking up trash on a beach—can lead to significant change

Whether you’ve read The Bridge Home, Born Behind Bars, or this is your first time meeting Padma, you’re in for something truly special.