visibility and vulnerability in poetry with the bee
You’re in for a great convo today! The Bee is a seasoned slam competitor born and raised in Harlem, whose voice has been a powerful force in the world of poetry. Launching their journey in slam poetry only a few years ago, The Bee brings a deep understanding of storytelling, performance, and community building to this conversation.
Beyond the stage, their work as a writer and educator helps inspire the next generation of poets and performers. In this episode, we explore their journey in slam poetry, the transformative power of words, and how they’re working to change the narrative around non-visible disabilities each time they get on stage. We’re diving into all of this and more in this conversation.
timestamps
timestamps
1:32 Meet The Bee
4:26 Learning poetry and finding inspiration
7:20 Challenges as a young person in poetry
10:12 Balancing personal vulnerability and public performance
13:18 Themes in Bee’s writing and real-life impact
18:58 Thinking about audience
21:30 Writing vs performing and some history on spoken word
33:45 Highlights of the year 2024 and looking ahead at 2025
38:15 Advice to aspiring poets
43:50 Some of Bee’s favorite things
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