It's All Poetry

Oh, hello to all you Progressive Poets, Eccentric Elegists, and Bohemian Balladeers. In this week’s episode on “Radical,” Nicole has a thought-provoking conversation with the founder of Coalition Snow and Zawadisha, Jen Gurecki.
They discuss the meaning of “radical,” how it became associated with extremism, and why reclaiming it is so important in today’s political and cultural landscape.
So, let’s all snack on some black licorice, feed our imaginary owls, and embrace our eccentricities… as we use our outside voices inside and define “Radical.”

Further Research
You can find out more about Jen Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/yogurecki/
Be sure to check out Jen's podcast Lady Parts and Substack - https://coalitionsnow.substack.com/p/introducing-the-lady-parts-podcast
Also check out Coalition Snow and Zawadisha - https://www.coalitionsnow.com/ https://www.zawadisha.org/
As always, you can reach the team at [email protected]

Oh, hello to all you Polished Poets, Exquisite Etymologists, and "Gaudy Gifts who love to gab" and welcome to It's All Poetry. In this Episode, Nicole is joined by the splendid silversmith and jewelry maker Erika Rose to discuss and define the word jewel.
Nicole and Erika explore the meaning of jewel as a word shaped over centuries, and as a practice shaped day by day at the jewelry bench.
So, adorn yourselves in turquoise, grab your ring pop and candy necklace, and remember to "shine on you crazy diamonds"... as we hammer out the definition of jewel.
Further Research
Check out Erika's website - https://lumenrosejewelry.com/
Also her Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lumenrosejewelry/
As always, you can reach the team at [email protected]

Oh, hello to all you Planet-Friendly Poets, Renewable Rhapsodists, and Symbiotic Scribes. In this week’s “energy-efficient” episode, Nicole talks with content strategist, storyteller, and co-founder of the sustainability marketing agency Right On!, Kim Grob.
Together they unpack the complicated and sometimes controversial word sustainability. From overused buzzword to something quietly pushed to the back burner in today’s era of “greenhushing,” they discuss how great storytelling and getting specific can bring some much needed energy back to the "S" word.
So pop in a piece of your favorite chewing gum, tend to your tenets, and let’s align with natural forces… as we define sustainability.

Further Research
Find out more about Kim and Right On at their website: https://wearerighton.com/
As always, you can reach the team at [email protected]

Oh, hello to all you Perceiving Poets, Lucid Linguaphiles, and Observing Epeolatrists (that’s a deep cut). In this episode of IAP, Nicole looks inward with the help of astrologer, writer, and somatic practitioner Verena Borell.
Together, they explore childhood wonder, spiritual hierarchies, the body’s wisdom, and the idea that awareness often unfolds like a spiral.
So give your nervous system a break, say yes to a “Full-Body Yes Life,” and prepare for a soft return… to yourself, as we define conscious.
Further Research
Learn more about Verena’s work, writing, and offerings on her website: https://www.verenaborell.com/en
Listen to Verena's The Soul & Soma Podcast, on your favorite platform.
As always, you can reach the team at [email protected]

Oh, hello to all you playful poets, language lovers, and verbivores. In the second episode of season four, Nicole is joined by the founder of Nourish, Michaela Ayers. Michaela is a facilitator, interdisciplinary artist, creative caregiver, and our new favorite Nebraskan.
Join Nicole and Michaela as they go from coloring outside the lines to feeding social revolution through creative acts of defiance. They search for etymological roots in ancient goddesses and look to change our reality by simply imagining an alternative.
Now, raise your hand if you're an artist, build yourself an altar, and most importantly… give yourself permission to come out and play as we define creativity.
Further Research
Learn more about Michaela’s experiential studio and join Michaela’s 5-week virtual collage cohort (starting in April) https://nourish.community/
Listen to Black Her Stories, Michaela’s podcast celebrating the creative power of Black women, past and present. https://nourish.community/podcast/
As always, you can reach the team at [email protected]