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Poets In A Pod

Poets In A Pod

By: YCA's Youth Advisory Council
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Hosted by the Youth Advisory Council(YAC) of Young Chicago Authors(YCA), Poets in A Pod is opening up meaningful dialogue between the current leaders impacting the lives of young people, and the young people themselves. Follow YAC as they interview the leaders of Chicago's poetry hub, community organizers, and other people that play a role in how young creative voices travel and make impact.

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Episodes
  • "There's a difference between an expression of something and actually getting treatment for something." - Dr. Grand McDonald

    "There's a difference between an expression of something and actually getting treatment for something." - Dr. Grand McDonald
    Jan 27 2023

    Listen to Youth Advisory Council member, Becca Anderson interview Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Grand McDonald. The two of them discuss mental health, what it's like to go to therapy, unlearning culturally insensitive practices in the mental health profession, adolescent psychology, and more!


    host:

    Rebecca Anderson - rebecca.yac@youngchicagoauthors.org


    guest:

    Dr. Grand McDonald - https://grounded-healing.clientsecure.me/


    PIAP Theme Song:

    Becca Anderson

    Sam Noparstak - sam.yac@youngchicagoauthors.org


    Audio:

    Scott Schenke - Scott@youngchicagoauthors.org


    Executive Producer:

    Kayla McGhee - Kayla@youngchicagoauthors.org


    Keep in touch:

    Visit youngchicagoauthors.org to learn more about the Youth Advisory Council and the organization.
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    49 mins
  • "I never expected to work for a Non-profit that was an arts organization." - Scott Schenke (YCA employee of 17 years)

    "I never expected to work for a Non-profit that was an arts organization." - Scott Schenke (YCA employee of 17 years)
    Nov 3 2022

    Scott is currently the longest standing YCA employee, and he's seen the organization through many leadership teams, changes, and poets.

    Listen in as Musa Reems interviews Scott about what it's like to be a consultant for an arts organization, learning to talk less and listen more, and hopes for the future technological advancements within the organization.
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    51 mins
  • "They call it the Non-profit Hunger Games." - Sara Coral

    "They call it the Non-profit Hunger Games." - Sara Coral
    Sep 26 2022

    This episode of 'Poets In A Pod' covers topics surrounding money and artistic NFPs. AJ Saleh has a candid discussion with former YCA Director of Development, Sara Coral. They speak about how collaborative efforts can help reduce the competitive nature of the industry, the weight that capitalism puts on artistic integrity, and more.

    host:

    Areej Saleh - @molokhiyamama


    Producer(s):

    Semaj Zion - @semajzion

    Becca Anderson - @poetrybyrebecca

    Musa Reems - @musareems

    Aj Saleh - @aj_saleh

    Sam Noparstak - @samthesentient

    China Smith - @china.d0ll__

    Kristal Moseley - @kristalnotkrystal


    PIAP Theme Song:

    Becca Anderson - @poetrybyrebecca

    Sam Noparstak - @samthesentient


    Audio:

    Scott Schenke

    Kayla McGhee


    Executive Producer:

    Kayla McGhee


    Keep in touch:

    Visit youngchicagoauthors.org to learn more about the Youth Advisory Council and the organization.
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    41 mins
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