Krystal 'Gypsy' Orellano Weldon (Spoken Label, April 2026)

Krystal 'Gypsy' Orellano Weldon (Spoken Label, April 2026)

From Spoken Label by Andy N

April 5, 2026 · 44 min

About this episode

The episode features spoken word artist Krystal 'Gypsy' Orellano Weldon discussing her work and artistic journey.

Latest up from Spoken Label (Spoken Word / Poetry Podcast) features the return of our friend, the amazing Krystal 'Gypsy' Orellano Weldon. Krystal “Gypsy” Orellano Weldon is a Tampa, Florida–based spoken word artist, poet, writer, and composition professor. As an educator, she teaches writing at the college level, where she is passionate about helping students find their voice, develop critical thinking skills, and use writing as a tool for self-expression and empowerment. Her work in the classroom reflects her broader mission to uplift diverse voices and create space for meaningful storytelling.Known throughout the Tampa Bay community for her presence in the open mic scene, Krystal has been featured in events such as Pinot & Poetry: A Toast to Herstory and began her artistic journey with the USF Poets. Her performances are rooted in authenticity, emotion, and cultural expression, resonating with a wide range of audiences.Her writing spans poetry and creative nonfiction, with publications in The Sandbox (St. Petersburg College’s newspaper), The Sandhill Review (Saint Leo University), and recognition as a runner-up in the University of Westminster’s 2017 Mental Health Poetry…

People in this episode

Host: Andy N

Guest: Krystal 'Gypsy' Orellano Weldon

Topics covered

  • spoken word
  • poetry
  • creative writing
  • education
  • cultural expression

Keywords

  • spoken word
  • poetry
  • Tampa Bay
  • writing
  • self-expression
  • cultural expression
  • literary work

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: St. Petersburg College, Saint Leo University, University of Westminster

Books & works: The Lover’s Passion Lounge

Places: Tampa, Florida

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