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Today I'm joined by CEO, mental health advocate, and saree enthusiast, Poppy Jaman. We talk about recognising and managing mental health struggles, straddling different cultures, and the magical effect of sarees. Find our full conversation here: https://ampersand-mag.com/poppy-jaman Chapter Topics (00:50) - Childhood and growing up (07:01) - Early …

Today I'm talking to chef, model, and influencer, Pearl Steffie. We discuss moving from the island to the big city, how food can be a form of art and expression, and embracing no-makeup days. Find our full conversation here: https://ampersand-mag.com/pearl-steffie (00:56) - Childhood + growing up (05:58) - Starting the culinary journey (09:05) - Mo…

Today I'm talking with designer, poet, painter, and flower girl-in-chief Sana Rao. We chat about how she defines her identity, when she first called herself a poet, and why solitude is important to her. Find our full conversation at: https://ampersand-mag.com/sana-rao Chapter Topics: (00:57) - 'Flower-girl-in-chief and poet in residence' (02:06) - …

Today I'm chatting with stylist, model, and athlete, Terumi Murao. We discuss what it means to fake it till you make it and why sustainability is bullshit. Find our full conversation at: https://ampersand-mag.com/terumi-murao Chapter Topics: (01:01) - Growing up (06:30) - Getting into the fashion industry (12:20) - Current projects (15:20) - Starti…

Today I'm with lawyer, beauty entrepreneur, and dancer, Sara Shah. We talk about the power of dance, the meaning of beauty, and the challenge of getting into the creative flow. Find our full conversation here: https://ampersand-mag.com/sara-shah Chapter Topics: (00:54) - Love of dance (03:39) - Early life + career (11:16) - Inspiration for starting…

Today I'm talking to entrepreneur, model, wing chun teacher, and tea expert Rui Liu. We talk about everything from the modelling industry to the healing powers of her community. Find our full conversation at: https://ampersand-mag.com/rui-liuBởi Visualist

Today I'm chatting with lawyer, beauty entrepreneur, and beekeeper Zaffrin O'Sullivan. We talk about picking up new hobbies, owning your story, and the lessons she's learnt from her children. Find our full conversation here: https://ampersand-mag.com/zaffrin-o-sullivan Chapter Topics: (00:56) - Early life and aspirations (05:38) - Beekeeping (11:54…

Today I'm talking to poet, novelist, professor, and human rights lawyer, Mona Arshi. We talk about hunting down a poem, tricking yourself, and capturing beauty. Find our full conversation here: https://ampersand-mag.com/mona-arshi (01:00) - Early life + growing up (05:23) - Working in human rights (10:54) - Translating the world to poetry (16:37) -…

Today I'm joined by VC, singer, and DJ Angela Chou. We discuss the psychology of language, the power of music, and the path to embracing your identity. Find our full conversation here: https://ampersand-mag.com/angela-chou Chapter Topics: (00:55) - Childhood & early life (06:58) - Relationship with language (10:44) - College majors (13:37) - Starti…

Today I'm chatting with artist, writer, and bread-lover Laura Gao. We talk about straddling different worlds, finding your voice, and where to find the best bread in San Francisco. Find our full conversation here: https://ampersand-mag.com/laura-gao Chapter Topics: (00:58) - Introduction + bread obsession (02:22) - Early life + Growing up (04:30) -…

Today, Ariel and I discuss everything from education policy to beating burnout to Selling Sunset. Find our full conversation here: https://ampersand-mag.com/ariel-norling Chapter Topics: (00:50) - Childhood + growing up (04:15) - From public policy to education (06:14) - Transitioning into startups (08:43) - Identity as a product designer (15:20) -…

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The Boundaries of Their Dwelling by Blake Sanz by Poets & WritersBởi Poets & Writers

My Monticello by Jocelyn Johnson by Poets & WritersBởi Poets & Writers

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Things I Have Withheld by Kei Miller by Poets & WritersBởi Poets & Writers

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Fox & I An Uncommon Friendship by Catherine Raven by Poets & WritersBởi Poets & Writers

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The Vault by Andrés Cerpa by Poets & WritersBởi Poets & Writers

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Excerpt from The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris by Poets & WritersBởi Poets & Writers

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Welcome to Sonnetville, New Jersey by Craig Morgan Teicher by Poets & WritersBởi Poets & Writers

An Indian Among Los Indígenas: A Native Travel Memoir by Ursula Pike by Poets & WritersBởi Poets & Writers

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Negative Space by Lilly Dancyger by Poets & WritersBởi Poets & Writers

The Glass Constellation: New and Collected Poems by Arthur Sze by Poets & WritersBởi Poets & Writers

The Renunciations by Donika Kelly by Poets & WritersBởi Poets & Writers

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