S3 Ep. 181 The Power of Storytelling

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Words have the power to heal, to transform, and to transcend the ordinary—and none know this better than Virus the Poet, whose infectious verses will leave you pondering long after they've been heard. In an intimate conversation with this evocative wordsmith, we traverse his journey from poetry as a personal sanctuary to captivating audiences with his lyrical prowess. Virus the Poet, a name that flips the script on negativity, brings to the fore the dualities of life: the everyday versus the artistic, the practical against the poetic. His story is a testament to the potential within us all to change our narrative and influence the world, one word at a time.
Hold tight as we cruise through the realms of emotion and intellect with Virus's guidance, exploring how poetry can be both a mirror and a window to the soul. From the heart of Toronto to the vibrant stages of Miami, he lets us in on the delicate dance of sharing poetry that's both impactful and accessible, while teasing the possibility of his rhymes weaving through the beats of mainstream hip-hop. We don't just talk shop, though; we also delve into the enriching tapestry of travel and its role in our personal evolution. As we close with a stirring reading from "Poetry is Motion: Mind, Body and Soul," discover how the journeys, both literal and literary, can shape and define our existence, leaving us forever transformed.

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Chapters

1. S3 Ep. 181 The Power of Storytelling (00:00:00)

2. Power of Words (00:00:12)

3. Exploring Poetry With a Poet (00:15:35)

4. The Power of Poetry and Travel (00:21:23)