It's All Poetry

Oh hello, to all you "Penciling Poets," "Lithoing Lexophiles," and "Verbalizing Vocababulists." We're continuing this season's theme of 'Mentor'tainers as Nicole sits down with the creator of the Comprehensive Copywriting Academy and longtime mentor, Nicki Krawczyk, to discuss the word copy.
They explore the word's many meanings, from its older roots in reproduction and news to its modern role in marketing and persuasion. Together, they trace how the word evolved across centuries, why it still causes confusion, and how it connects to ideas like abundance, power, and creative strategy.
So, let's order some hors d'oeuvres for the table, pick a fight with our favorite AI model, and get ready to learn the best-kept secret in writing as we define copy. And remember... your handwriting doesn't matter.
Further Research 
You can find Nicki and the Comprehensive Copywriting Academy here - https://thecca.co/
As always, you can reach the team at itsallpoetry.podcast@gmail.com

Oh, hello to all you "Planting Poets," "Laboring Linguists," and "Weeding Word Nerds," and welcome to Episode 60 of It's All Poetry. This week's episode is an absolute treat as Nicole is joined once again by Notion teacher, digital gardener, and, of course, mentor, Podge Thomas. The two sit down for a wonderfully thought-provoking conversation about the word garden.
Together, Nicole and Podge dig into the surprising history of gardens, the connection between tending plants and tending ideas, and why reclaiming curiosity is one of the most meaningful acts of resistance.

So get ready to bring your curiosity back to life, find some joy in what you've made, and hopefully know something today that you didn't yesterday as we talk garden. And remember... the office plants are not as real they look.
Further Research - 
Be sure to check out Podge's Website - https://www.podgethomas.com/

As always, you can reach the team at itsallpoetry.podcast@gmail.com

Oh, hello to all you Packaged Poets, Localized Linguists, and Encapsulating Etymologists! And welcome back to Season 5 of It's All Poetry! We're so glad to have you here and greatly appreciate you joining us. This season is all about mentors, and to start things off, we have a captivating conversation about container.
Nicole sits down with creativity advisor, director of cross-disciplinary programs in higher education, and mentor Catherine LaSota. They trace container all the way back through its etymology and discover a bit of tension between “holding and stretching,” “support and restraint,” and “protection and control.” They also discuss the more nefarious side of container and why the best and most important creative containers are the ones you build yourself.
So throw away your used-up candle collection, decorate your walls with piano guts, and fill a discarded toilet with plaster as we dive down the proverbial rabbit hole (rabbit container?) of words and weird art. And remember... all the cool people have multiple beverages.
Further Research
Be sure to check out Catherine's work -catherinelasota.com
As always, you can reach the team at itsallpoetry.podcast@gmail.com

Oh, hello to all you Picketing Poets, Lie-In Linguists, and Walkout Word Nerds.
In this week's episode, Nicole is joined by Alexa Speed, an old friend, former colleague, and the creator behind Cut Off The Spigot.
Nicole and Alexa dive into the unexpected and surprisingly recent history of the word boycott. A word born in rural Ireland that became a global tool for resistance.
So grab your picket signs, fill your water bottles with "billionaires' tears," and remember that here, we have "No Kings" as we define boycott.
*Also just a heads up this episode may set off your home smart devices. Thanks for listening!*
Further Research
Be sure to check out Cut Off the Spigot - https://cutoffthespigot.com/
Also on Substack - https://cutoffthespigot.substack.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cutoffthespigot
Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cw/CutOfftheSpigot
As always, you can reach the team at itsallpoetry.podcast@gmail.com

Oh, hello to all you Punctilious Poets, Long-Standing Linguists, and Venerable Vocab-ulites. In this week's episode, Nicole is joined by the founder of Kindred and Kin, Juliette Joseph, to discuss the word ritual.
Together, Nicole and Juliette trace its meaning from the present-day little rituals that help keep us sane back to the ancient rituals that were meant to keep the Earth spinning.
So, let's forget the daily routine, pour a nice warm bath (Lego optional), and press that proverbial reset button. And remember: healing yourself is a non-negotiable... as we define ritual.
Further Research
You can find out more about Kindred and Kin here - https://kindredandkin.com/
Also check out their Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wearekindredandkin/
As always, you can reach the team at itsallpoetry.podcast@gmail.com