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Changing the Narrative for Love (with Terrence P. Elmore)
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In this episode of the Liberation is Lit podcast, we sit down with poet and author Terrence P. Elmore to delve into his journey as a writer and the profound messages conveyed through his poetry. Terrence shares how he rediscovered his passion for writing, the inspiration behind his books 'Love Letters', 'The Essence of Love', and 'Pain is Not Our Only Paintbrush', and the importance of changing the narrative around love and representation in literature. We discuss men's evolving relationship with poetry, the therapeutic benefits of storytelling, and the influence of community on creative work. Join us for an enlightening conversation on the intersection of love, literature, and social change.
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
00:23 Meet Terrence P. Elmore
00:40 Terrence's Journey Back to Poetry
03:30 The Essence of Love and Blogging
05:06 Pain is Not Our Only Paintbrush
08:43 Men and Poetry
14:32 The Importance of Representation in Literature
20:36 Upcoming Projects and Accountability
25:21 Advice for Making a Positive Impact
27:33 Where to Find Terrence P. Elmore
Terrence’s Books
Pain is Not Our Only Paintbrush
Books Mentioned in the Episode
Push by Sapphire
Othello by William Shakespeare
Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank
Where to Find Terrence
https://thebrownsugarcafe.blog/
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Thank you for being part of the Liberation is Lit podcast! If you have stories to share, want to suggest topics, or just want to connect, find us on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @liberationislit or visit our website at liberationislit.com. If you enjoyed the episode, please consider leaving a review! Remember, your voice matters, and together, through the lens of stories, we're making a difference in the world.
54 episodes
Manage episode 505837048 series 3580911
In this episode of the Liberation is Lit podcast, we sit down with poet and author Terrence P. Elmore to delve into his journey as a writer and the profound messages conveyed through his poetry. Terrence shares how he rediscovered his passion for writing, the inspiration behind his books 'Love Letters', 'The Essence of Love', and 'Pain is Not Our Only Paintbrush', and the importance of changing the narrative around love and representation in literature. We discuss men's evolving relationship with poetry, the therapeutic benefits of storytelling, and the influence of community on creative work. Join us for an enlightening conversation on the intersection of love, literature, and social change.
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
00:23 Meet Terrence P. Elmore
00:40 Terrence's Journey Back to Poetry
03:30 The Essence of Love and Blogging
05:06 Pain is Not Our Only Paintbrush
08:43 Men and Poetry
14:32 The Importance of Representation in Literature
20:36 Upcoming Projects and Accountability
25:21 Advice for Making a Positive Impact
27:33 Where to Find Terrence P. Elmore
Terrence’s Books
Pain is Not Our Only Paintbrush
Books Mentioned in the Episode
Push by Sapphire
Othello by William Shakespeare
Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank
Where to Find Terrence
https://thebrownsugarcafe.blog/
BBQ content
Thank you for being part of the Liberation is Lit podcast! If you have stories to share, want to suggest topics, or just want to connect, find us on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @liberationislit or visit our website at liberationislit.com. If you enjoyed the episode, please consider leaving a review! Remember, your voice matters, and together, through the lens of stories, we're making a difference in the world.
54 episodes
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