No guest this week — instead, it’s our Chapter Break episode. For this one, We’ve pulled together six of our favorite live readings and spoken word performances from past guests on the program. Think of it as a chance to pause, revisit, and really sit with the words that have stayed with us — and hopefully with you too. We’ll be back next week with a brand-new conversation. 

Recorded Spoken Word Performances Featured Include:

Sabrina Ali – I Want You Back (Appearance: Volume Three – Chapter Seventeen)
Instagram: @sabrina_ali
Live Performance: I Want You Back

Nicoli The Poet – Who Hurt You (Appearance: Volume One – Chapter Two)
Instagram: @nicoli_the_poet
TikTok: @nicoli_the_poet                              

Kennie Sings – I’m Just Sayin’ (Appearance: Volume Four – Chapter Two)
Instagram: @kennie_sings

Michael Phillips – Freedom (Appearance: Volume One – Chapter Nine)
Instagram: @dbl.img
Website: apoetsplace.net

Dr. Tara Betts – Stay Lit (Appearance: Volume Four – Chapter Thirteen)
Instagram: @tarabettschitown
Purchase her book: Refuse To Disappear

Bashar Abou Hawili – Good For Me (Appearance: Volume Three – Chapter Nine)
Purchase his book –  Words That Might Mean Something Someday to Someone