In YourWords

About In YourWords

Building bridges over society's fault lines starts with hearing each other's stories. Artists, teachers, students, and activists wield their words in interviews with YourWords STL. Gather wisdom from those working toward equity in one of the nation's most divided cities.

Publisher

In YourWords

Category

arts · education · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

3 Nov 2020

Latest episode

3 Nov 2024

Latest episodes

13 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   3 Nov 2024

   S3 Ep4: YourWords STL ArtWorks featuring Jorrell Watkins

   Jorrell Watkins, a poet and artist, explores the intersection of identity and creativity with young St. Louis artists in this inspiring conversation.

2. 

   11 Oct 2024

   S3 Ep3: YourWords STL ArtWorks featuring Chen Chen

   The young artists of YourWords STL and STL ArtWorks discuss identity and poetry with the award-winning poet and educator Chen Chen.

3. 

   4 Oct 2024

   S3 Ep2: YourWords STL ArtWorks featuring Joy Ladin

   St. Louis youth discuss poetry and identity with award-winning authors through a program by YourWords STL and St. Louis ArtWorks, sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation.

4. 

   23 Sept 2024

   S3 Ep1: YourWords STL ArtWorks with Jose Olivarez

   Poet Jose Olivarez in conversation with young artists from St. Louis.

5. 

   28 Jul 2021

   S2 Ep3: Summer Series - Episode 3: David Alexander

   Calling the feature of our third episode, David Alexander, multi-talented feels like the understatement of 2021! Through dance, podcasts, poetry, and businesses, David lives a life of creativity. He is also one of YWSTL's most beloved and legendary teaching artists! Listen to his episode to learn what it takes to live a truly artistic life, in all of its facets. This episode also features poetry from YWSTL's recently completed Crossing Delmar between Confluence Academies and New City School, of which David was one of our instructors. David Alexander is a dancer, poet, speaker, and entrepreneur. He has impacted well over 150,000 people by  presenting at school assemblies with organizations BreakDown St. Louis, iTHINK Big School Assemblies, and dancing for corporate events, fundraisers, and churches. David was a selected speaker at the Channel Nine Network for “Blog Out Loud,” with the Young Nonprofits Professionals Association in St. Louis in 2013, and he leads an Arts Fellowship Program put on by the Regional Arts Commission, Center for Emerging Technologies, and Cambridge Innovation Center.  He has worked as a social media marketing leader, consultant, and is currently the Co-Founder of Social Origin, a digital storytelling company focused within the space of podcasting. He hosts a variety of shows in addition to his own also under the name Social Origin.

6. 

   2 Jul 2021

   S2 Ep2: Summer Series - Episode 2: Aysia BerLynn and Marygrove's Sequoia House

   YWSTL's Summer Podcast Series continues with a bang! Episode 2 features Aysia BerLynn, one of our long-time teaching artists, as she reflects on what it means to be an artist as well as to foster a love for artistic expression in youth who are marginalized. The episode also includes clips from her recent creative writing workshop series with the girls of Sequoia House at Marygrove Children's Home. Marygrove is a therapeutic residence for infants to 20- year-olds who experienced abuse or have nowhere else to turn. Aysia BerLynn is an American singer-songwriter who embraces the highs and lows of life. With her soul-stirring lyrics and her sultry tone, Berlynn dives into herself to create a magical vibe and ambiance for all to feel. Born in Saint Louis, Missouri, and raised in a small town in Ohio, Berlynn began to explore intricate blends of genres from R&B, Electronic, Pop, and Soul music. It was very early in life that she became enamored with artists like Anita Baker, Aaliyah, Jill Scott, Pink, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and India Arie. Aysia BerLynn Co-Produced and Released her recent EP “Synth & Soul” Produced by Native.Genius In October of 2020.

7. 

   15 Jun 2021

   S2 Ep1: Summer Series - Episode 1: Crossing Delmar

   It's summer, and what better way to celebrate than lifting up the voices of some bright and shining youth and artists? YWSTL's Summer Podcast Series kicks off with an episode about Crossing Delmar. Co-founder Anna breaks down the basics of the program. The episode also features podcast clips from the fifth-graders who participated in a recent Crossing Delmar Collaborative Project between Confluence Academies and New City School.

8. 

   12 Jan 2021

   6: Podcast Special: Sequoia House Residents' Culminating Event

   YWSTL Teaching Artist Dr. Treasure Shields Redmond and residents of Sequoia House at Marygrove Children's Home share their hopes, fears, and goals as they celebrate their creative writing accomplishments and look ahead to the new year.

9. 

   29 Nov 2020

   S1 Ep5: Episode 5: #GiftOfWords With Gerald Burton Jr.

   Gerald Burton Jr., a young visionary with the #GiftOfWords podcast, shares his passion for equality and determination to succeed, inspiring listeners with his story of overcoming societal fault lines.

10. 

    27 Nov 2020

    S1 Ep4: Episode 4: #GiftOfWords with Arsenia Tate

    Arsenia Tate, an EdHub Fellow and mindfulness practitioner, shares how educators can transform buzzwords into daily realities by teaching kids lessons in inclusion, diversity, and mindfulness.

11. 

    20 Nov 2020

    S1 Ep3: Episode 3: #GiftOfWords with Jason Vasser Elong

    Jason Vasser-Elong shares his original poetry and enlightening reflections on identity, heritage, and the African diaspora, highlighting the power of poetry in today's chaotic world.

12. 

    13 Nov 2020

    S1 Ep2: Episode 2: #GiftOfWords with Brynne Schroeder

    YWSTL's Michelle Haberberger chats with Dr. Brynne Schroeder, Webster University School of Education Community Engagement Coordinator, on bridging community divides through storytelling and inclusive engagement.

13. 

    3 Nov 2020

    S1 Ep1: Episode 1: #GiftOfWords with Treasure Shields Redmond

    Dr. Treasure Shields Redmond shares her journey from hip-hop artist to master educator and published poet, highlighting the power of collaboration and storytelling in building bridges across societal divides.

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