Allow us to reintroduce ourselves. In this episode, Danielle shares the founding story of The Poetry Lab and reflects on the lasting influence of her friend and mentor, Markus D. Manley. At its heart, this is a story about creative partnership, resilience, and the kind of trust that builds something bigger than either person alone.

Learn more about the Markus D. Manley Award for BIPOC poets here.

Visit thepoetrylab.com to find the Show Notes for this episode. The Poetry Lab Podcast is produced by Danielle Mitchell. With special guest hosts Lori Walker, Leonora Simonovis, Ravina Wadhwani, and Annie Freshwater.

The writing life is not always easy when you're doing it on your own. Creatives need to give themselves permission to embrace a mindset of abundance and art-making. In this episode, Danielle explores five practices to ignite your creativity. From journaling to walking, these five practices can give you the jumpstart you need for your journey.

Visit thepoetrylab.com to find the Show Notes for this episode. The Poetry Lab Podcast is produced by Lori Walker and Danielle Mitchell. Hosted by Danielle Mitchell, Lori Walker, and bridgette bianca.

Theme song: "Simply Upbeat" by Christian Telford, Kenneth Edward Belcher, and Saki Furuya.