In this episode, I'm joined by the amazing Humble the Poet who shares the details of his journey to becoming an artist, how he navigated his newly found success and resisted the urge to cater to a style of art that wasn't pure to himself, and what making art meant for him back then, and today. Throughout our conversation together, Humble the Poet describes what he perceives to be the dangers of blending in. The minority mindset he developed as a child has turned into a gift, as it allows him to have a unique perspective that can be shared with others who feel the same way, through his art. Towards the end of our conversation, he also shares his own truth about making money as an artist; wherever we put our time and our love, is where we will find our money. Humble the poet is a Canadian YouTube personality, author, rapper and spoken-word artist. He is the author of three books, Unlearn: 101 Simple Truths for a Better Life, Unlearn—Beneath the Surface: 101 Honest Truths to Take Life Deeper, and Things No One Else Can Teach Us. And as always, with every episode, we will be sharing a journaling question inspired by the conversation to encourage and inspire you to inquire within, so be sure to listen to the full episode to not miss out. Find more from Humble: Instagram: @humblethepoet Website: humblethepoet.com

Today's interview dives into the world of NFT's…a new medium of art that many people still don't quite understand. That's why, today's guest, David Bianchi, explains the what and the why behind NFTs, as well as his thoughts, experience, and advice on this new medium. David is a globally recognized spoken word poet, the creator of Spinema the art form he dubs "spinning cinema through spoken word." and has produced over a dozen high-concept spoken word films. Most recently, he minted the World's first Award-Winning Spoken Word Film NFT that auctioned very successfully and all proceeds are being donated to the George Floyd Memorial Foundation. At the end of the episode, David shares a journaling question for inspiring you to inquire within. So be sure to listen to the full episode to not miss out. Find more from David: https://davidbianchi.actor/

Do you really have problems in your life? Or are you simply replaying trauma from your past because you're used to that music – even if you don't like it?

In this 3-minute solo episode of Inquire Within, I challenge you to question the problems you have in your life. Can you put them down? Can you try to look at them from a place of solution? Can you let go of being problem-oriented and discover the life you are really living right now?

If you find yourself jumping from one problem to the next, this episode is for you.

In this episode of Inquire Within, I'm joined by Janne Robinson who shares all her thoughts about love, including why we love LOVE more than the actual person we are in a relationship with and why we fall out of love. Throughout our conversation together, Janne reminds us that even in today's age of oversharing, we are permitted to set boundaries around our most private thoughts and vulnerabilities. Towards the end of our conversation, she also shares the importance of openness and showing up as all of who we really are in our relationships. Janne is the ultimate renaissance woman. She is a 21st-century feminist beat poet, author, entrepreneur, speaker, women's empowerment thought-leader, and an avid surfer. Janne describes what she does as 'empowering people to live their truths and be authentic. And as always, with every episode, we will be sharing a journaling question inspired by the conversation to encourage and inspire you to inquire within, so be sure to listen to the full episode to not miss out.

In this episode, I'm joined by Allie Michelle. Together, we dive into breaking free from the need to be perfect, aligning what we do with what's actually true to us, and how living in honesty leads us to creating our best work. One of my favorite things Allie shared in this episode was a simple line of poetry: The personas we create become the prisons we live in. She also shares amazing insight into creating, where she says people feel the energy you write with, and that there are no rules to poetry, you can rhyme or not rhyme, it's all about owning your voice and saying what's true to you. Find more from Allie: @alliemichellel Check out Allie's books here.

When was the last time you paid attention to the small things in life? To notice the butterfly, or to notice the drops of summer rain?

In this solo episode of Inquire Within, I share a poem with you that I have actually never shared before. I wrote it out of inspiration from a butterfly dancing above a marching band at Mardi Gras.

It's my hope by sharing this poem that you are inspired to pay closer attention to the beauty that surrounds you and to the small moments that bring you joy, and to give them the appreciate they deserve.

Find more from me on Instagram: @inqlife

If you think success happens overnight, you're wrong. If you think those who are successful had it easy, you're wrong. If you think reaching success is glamorous, you're wrong. Success is a journey. It's a difficult journey at that. And in this episode of Inquire Within, Rudy Francisco shares more about the journey towards success. Rudy used to actually sleep on trains and in bus stations when trying to make it as a poet and couldn't make ends meet. He showcases that success is a journey that requires unwavering commitment and perseverance, no matter hard tough times get. I believe Rudy's story will inspire you to keep working, keep pushing, and keep creating. In the episode I ask Rudy why he didn't give up and I love his response: It felt too good to not be my destiny. Rudy is one of the most recognizable names in Spoken Word Poetry. He has shared stages with prominent artists such as Gladys Knight, Jordin Sparks, Musiq Soul Child, and Jill Scott. He is also the co-host of the largest poetry venue in San Diego, competes in domestic and international poetry slam competitions and had the honor of being nominated for an NAACP Image Award. P.S. It would mean the absolute world to me if you took a moment to subscribe to the podcast. Not only will it ensure you never miss an episode and continue your journey of inquiring within, but it also greatly helps the growth of this show. And don't forget to stay tuned until the end of the episode where Rudy will give you a journal prompt to encourage you to inquire within.

In this episode of Inquire Within, I share an unheard poem that challenges you to think about your life's purpose. Here's a sneak peek… If you don't know what your purpose is Tell me what your passion is Don't know what your passion is? It's where inspired action is It's what enthusiasm gives A manual for how to live… With each episode I leave you with a prompt to write on and for the episode, I would like you to write a poem around around your life purpose. Set 20 minutes on the timer and explore it with an open mind and an open heart. If you can't figure out what your life's purpose is because it's too big, then start with something you're curious about. When you explore your curiosity, you can use it as breadcrumb trails to find the path. And if you follow the path, the path will lead the way. For more poems like this, be sure to follow me on Instagram, @inqlife.

Welcome to Inquire Within with me, IN-Q, a poetry podcast that brings you on a journey to the center of your soul through the lens of myself and some of the greatest poets and artists of our time.

In this episode, I'm joined by a dear friend of mine, Yesika Salgado. Together we chat about how poetry flows through us, finding our place in the world, and Yesika's beautiful and unique outlook on both life and poetry.

Yesika is willing to be seen and willing to speak her truth to the world, and after listening to this conversation, I know you'll be inspired to do the same.

But wait, who is Yesika? She is a Los Angeles-based Salvadoran poet who is a two-time National Poetry Slam finalist and the recipient of the 2020 International Latino Book Award in Poetry. She's also the author of the best-sellers Corazón, Tesoro, and Hermosa, and is an internationally recognized body-positive activist, where she often refers to herself as the fat, fly poet. Her work has been featured in the Los Angeles Times, Teen Vogue, Univision, CNN, NPR, TEDx, and many digital platforms.

Are you ready to inquire within? Find more from Yesika: @yesikastarr

Welcome to the first solo episode of Inquire Within with me, IN-Q. My solo episodes are a place for me to share unspoken poems, my current inspirations, and life lessons I've learned. Be sure to stay tuned until the end, as I share a journal prompt with you to encourage you to inquire within.

In this episode, I share two poems, with one being a poem I've never shared before. My intention with both is to challenge you to consider who you are pretending to be. The birds aren't singing to win a grammy, they're just singing. So who would you be if you were being your most authentic self and not trying to be something other than you're not?