We review his poem "The Talk" which highlights an important conversation black fathers are having with their sons. You'll also hear invaluable tips on how to be the best performance artist and unique voice for your work. Our conversation takes some interesting twists as Jon's recalls his influences and the unwritten rules that make his writing what it has become today. Jon's poem from this episode can be found in his book "Conduit: [A Collection of Poems and Short Stories by Jon Goode]", so be sure to check out all the links on our website at ImSimplyArtistic.com.

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We review her poem "Definition of a Freewrite" and talk about how she has processed extreme loss and even a cancer diagnosis at a young age. We discuss the healing benefits of free writing and Maya also shares some valuable tips for every artist. The words to her poem are posted on the ImSimplyArtistic.com website, so check it out.

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Welcome to Part 3 of my Recovery series where I'll be sharing poetry specifically written during my 12-step process or poetry that was regularly performed when sharing my testimony in 12-step recovery spaces. In this episode we'll be listening to and talking about my poem "The Battle". Be sure to visit my website at ImSimplyArtistic.com to get the words to my poetry and links to important resources.

If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255

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In Part 2 of my interview with Adan Bean we discuss faith, how it has impacted his writing, his relationship with church, his group The Remnant, and the responsibility of every artist during these times. Oh...and there is a little treat at the end.

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In Part 1 of my interview with artist Adan Bean we review his poem "Curb Appeal". We talk homelessness in Atlanta, when we were each first hit with the issue of poverty, our responsibility as Christians and as individuals in general and some tips on how we can make a small difference in the lives of others.

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Welcome to Part 2 of my Recovery series where I'll be sharing poetry that was specifically written during my journey through the 12-step process. We'll be listening to and talking about the poem "Lost and Found". Be sure to visit my website at ImSimplyArtistic.com to get all the words to my poetry and links to the important resources I mention in the podcast.

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We review his poem "Pushers", talk mental health, what it takes to build a media company, and his new album Wonder Years. The words to his poem will be live on the ImSimplyArtistic.com website, so check it out.

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Enjoy this short episode designed to allow you to hear a studio quality version of the poem I introduced last week "Next Right Thing". This version of the spoken word was produced and arranged by Travon Potts who is an accomplished producer that most recently arranged all the music for the Whitney biopic. Definitely look him up and contact him if you are in the market for some serious professional musical intervention. I will release notes and links to Travon's work on my website in partnership with this episode.

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Welcome to Part 1 in a Recovery series where I'll be sharing poetry that was specifically written to help myself and others through the 12-step process. We'll be listening to and talking about the poem "Next Right Thing". I won't share all the poetry at once so next week we'll hear from a guest poet. But I will share all of these poems from my personal work first, before branching out into other aspects of my art.

If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255

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Welcome to the ImSimplyArtistic podcast. Join the host, Celita, as she explains the goal of the podcast and sets the tone for this first season.

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