In today's episode, co-hosts Shay Milner and Jo'-Hannah Valentin interview writer, lyricist, and Vanderbilt Student Christan Crawford. In his songs and short stories, he explores the different facets of self-value and self-love and the ways he has developed his art. 

Christian's Media:

"Wiggly," (song) https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PUk_Y5qLTDRlQyPj-1pp27WVzAXEre9f/view?usp=drivesdk

"Between Your Words," (song) https://drive.google.com/file/d/109uPDB1SJpV4dqXxnjFxLx9XUOXmqk4c/view?usp=drivesdk

"The Orange House With the Green Trim," (short story) https://blackteainquiry.wixsite.com/podcast/episodes/the-orange-house-with-the-green-trim

Credits

Shay Milner, co-host

Jo'Hannah Valentin, co-host

Music by Christian Crawford

and Soularflair at https://freemusicarchive.org/

Episode edited with Audacity

What we're drinking: Tazo Passion Tea, https://www.tazo.com/us/en/products/tea-bags/passion.html

Quote of the day: “Love takes off masks that we fear we cannot live without and know we cannot live within.” —from The Fire Next Time (1963) by James Baldwin

Self-care tip of the day: Do something creative. https://www.collegemagazine.com/21-easy-ways-practice-self-care/

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Episode transcript found at https://blackteapodcast.wixsite.com/podcast/episodes/episode-2-passion-tea-christian-crawford-transcript