Veera Laine, from Finland, is a primary school teacher with a deep love for poetry and all things of the soul.

As a mother of 3 and a wife, her life is pretty busy, yet she somehow finds time for writing poetry - a true inspiration!

A 10 out of 10 for Veera as she is treating us to not one, not two but three poems she wrote:

The Work

Quiet  (written for her Aunty)

Water to the Thirsty (written for our poetry reading group)

She can be reached exclusively at the Poetry Club I host :)

To get in touch about the podcast reach me at:

IG: @paulacurteanu

Email: [email protected]

More of my poetry at www.wordslam.blog

Martina is a poet, writer, composer (she plays the piano) and a fantastic performer.

We talk about the way she creates arts, and how writing helped her overcome childhood bullying. 

Especially inspiring, Martina says its not the 'hardship' that makes you stronger, but the ability to ask for help from those around you.

You can find Martina's work on SoundCloud : SoundCloud.com/1footinafairytale

Get in touch about the podcast:

IG @Paulacurteanu

More of Paula's Poetry at www.wordslam.blog

This episode is full of gems from our special guest, poet and spoken word creative Neelofer Nova.

You will want re-listen this as its so rich: we talk about her first performance of spoken word and slam poetry, building a path as an artist, her recording experience and how to work with producers when it comes to spoken word tracks, but also about Truth, social justice and women empowerment. A truly enriching episode. 

You can find Neelofer on IG @neelofer_nova.

Get in touch about the podcast at:

[email protected]

IG: @paulacurteanu

Paula's poetry is on: www.wordslam.blog

Sylvia is a transformational coach and she helps bring people back into their heart space, out of their busy minds.

We talk about breathing, as the best fastest way to calm a busy mind down, motherhood and of course writing and poetry.

Poetry Reading starts at 22:47'

You can reach Sylvia at [email protected]

For Podcast details get in touch with Paula:

IG:@paulacurteanu

Paula's blog: www.wordslam.blog 

Paula's email: [email protected]

Andra is a hypnotherapist and holistic therapist, who beat breast cancer, addiction and some very dark thoughts.

“I didn’t want to loose my smile, my ability to laugh. Cancer didn’t scare me as much as this thought. I am not ready to go”

She talks about the healing power of laughter, and she reads Transformation, a poem she wrote a few days before her 5th anniversary of being cancer free.

You can find Andra on Facebook and Instagram @andra_manole83

To get in touch about the podcast, message Paula Curteanu

IG: @paulacurteanu

Blog: www.wordslam.blog

Words are sometimes our only love language, and other times they become unsuitable. In moments of grief, only silence can speak.

I really still believe that the spoken word is sacred : declaring that which you want to bring in the world, by naming it, its a force of life.

What are words to you?

Get in touch:

IG: @paulacurteanu

Blog: www.wordslam.blog.

What is Home to you?

Your origin? Or your destination?

Somewhere you come from or somewhere you arrive?

A place or a person?

Just recently, I was lucky enough to be able to safely travel to Romania, the country I was born - for the first time in 2 years. When I got off the plane, the sun was out at midday, sky so blue with a few fluffy cloud and the smell of the earth filling the air was so familiar, that it immediately invaded my chest and with no intention to cry, my eyes welled up. Its as if my cells were being zapped by a giant invisible and familiar  magnetic field. 

Get in touch: 

Instagram: @paulacurteanu

Website: www.wordslam.blog

What does it mean to be at Peace? How do we get there? I read the poem 'Peace'.

For more poetry visit www.wordslam.blog

IG: @paulacurteanu

What does it take to stand alone when we don't fit in with the rules and expectations? Strength, ability or just willingness?

The poem is called "Alone", I wrote a few hours ago. I publish my poetry on my blog www.wordslam.blog

Why podcasts remind me of pirate radio stations during communist times in Bucharest in the 80's, how a dear friend inspired me to just use my voice, and a reading of ''Freedom" one of the poems I wrote this year.