About this episode

The episode features a conversation with Dasha Kelly, a Milwaukee-based writer and former poet laureate, discussing her journey and impact on the community through storytelling and creative arts.

In Volume Seven: Chapter Eight of the Program, we welcome Milwaukee, Wisconsin-born and based Writer, Poet, Storyteller, Author, Performance Poet, Teaching Artist, and Creative Change Agent Dasha Kelly. A former Milwaukee Poet Laureate and Wisconsin's first Black Poet Laureate, Dasha has spent decades building community through the power of story, imagination, and creative expression. During our conversation, Dasha reflects on her early years as a self-described curious kid, arts-and-crafts e...

People in this episode

Host: Mike Payne

Guest: Dasha Kelly

Topics covered

• poetry
• storytelling
• community building
• creative expression
• arts

Keywords

• Dasha Kelly
• Milwaukee Poet Laureate
• storytelling
• creative expression
• poetry

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Volume Seven: Chapter Eight

Places: Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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