WORDSMITH - the poetry podcast, is presented by hosts Miriam Hechtman and Kelly Van Nelson, in conversation with Australian and international poets. This special edition episode, which first aired at the 2020 MELBOURNE FRINGE FESTIVAL, showcases several poets including international superstar Lang Leav, poetry legend Joshua Bennett, Scottish sensation Ali Whitelock, poetry editor and writer Raina León, and Melbourne slam champion, Thabani Tshuma.

Miriam Hechtman is a writer, creative producer and poet. She is the founder and creative director of POETICA, a creative initiative and monthly live poetry and music event. She has been commissioned to write and perform her poetry for several organisations and was invited to perform her poetry at Woollahra Council’s prestigious Poetry Picnic 2020. Her poetry can also be seen and heard in a commissioned poetry video series for online publication Plus61J.

Kelly Van Nelson is the #1 bestselling author of Graffiti Lane and Punch and Judy, shining a spotlight on social issues through contemporary poetry. Her books are frequently gifted to Hollywood celebrities, including Oscars winners. She is a KSP First Edition Fellowship recipient and winner of the AusMumpreneur ‘Big Idea Changing the World’, Roar Success Best Book and Most Powerful Influencer Awards.