Meet poet and professor, bridgette bianca. In this episode, bridgette shares how a chance encounter with E. Ethelbert Miller led to a deeper reflection on her future, leading her to get an MFA instead of pursuing a doctorate in English. For bridgette, landing a tenure track position at a community college opened her up to be able to draft her debut collection, be/trouble. If the educational path calls to you, listen for bridgette's essential questions to ask yourself if you’ve gone (or are thinking about going) the MFA route and what to do if you want to teach.

The Poetry Lab Podcast is produced by Lori Walker, Danielle Mitchell, and Karen Zheng. Hosted by Danielle Mitchell and Lori Walker, with special guest host bridgette bianca.

Theme song: "Simply Upbeat" by Christian Telford, Kenneth Edward Belcher, and Saki Furuya

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What does your revision process look like? In this episode, Danielle reveals how most of her writing happens in revision and shares her essential revision tactics. It’s never too late to re-approach your writing practice, and revision might just be your missing link. Take these practical prompts and rethink, reimagine, and refine your work. Tune in and discover how poets become their best poems.

The Poetry Lab Podcast is produced by Lori Walker, Danielle Mitchell, and Karen Zheng. Hosted by Danielle Mitchell and Lori Walker, with special guest host bridgette bianca.

Theme song: "Simply Upbeat" by Christian Telford, Kenneth Edward Belcher, and Saki Furuya

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Why is a website crucial for your writing career? In this simple, but effective walkthrough Lori covers the must-haves for your site, what can wait, and shares best practices to ensure your online presence stands out. Tune in and take the first step toward creating your digital calling card. Or, if you already have a website, check your progress against Lori’s sitemap recommendations.

The Poetry Lab Podcast is produced by Lori Walker, Danielle Mitchell, and Karen Zheng. Hosted by Danielle Mitchell and Lori Walker, with special guest host bridgette bianca.

Theme song: "Simply Upbeat" by Christian Telford, Kenneth Edward Belcher, and Saki Furuya

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What's your summer crush? Lori's ideas for creative expansion highlight some of the best of what summer has to offer. Whether you partake in these ideas or they spark new ideas, the goal is to fill your cup so you can create some new art.

The Poetry Lab Podcast is produced by Lori Walker, Danielle Mitchell, and Karen Zheng. Hosted by Danielle Mitchell and Lori Walker, with special guest host bridgette bianca.

Theme song: "Simply Upbeat" by Christian Telford, Kenneth Edward Belcher, and Saki Furuya

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What are the essential ingredients you need to write about the hardest things in your life? In this week’s episode of The Poetry Lab Podcast, Danielle draws from her experiences as a California Creative Corps grantee, creating a project based on her personal hardships. What happens when a traumatic event becomes the focus of your art and career? Listen in as Danielle shares three actionable steps that may help you navigate your most challenging subject matter.

The Poetry Lab Podcast is produced by Lori Walker, Danielle Mitchell, and Karen Zheng. Hosted by Danielle Mitchell and Lori Walker, with special guest host bridgette bianca.

Theme song: "Simply Upbeat" by Christian Telford, Kenneth Edward Belcher, and Saki Furuya

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In this episode, join Lori as she shares the productivity strategies she finds most effective. From batching tasks to time blocking, setting timers, and utilizing apps like Refocus, Lori offers a range of tips to help you manage your creative career and what to do if the whole system collapses! Lori also emphasizes the importance of finding a system that works for you and knowing when to take a break. Tune in to learn how to streamline your workflow, stay organized, and, most importantly, find more time to write your new sh*t.

The Poetry Lab Podcast is produced by Lori Walker, Danielle Mitchell, and Karen Zheng. Hosted by Danielle Mitchell and Lori Walker, with special guest host bridgette bianca.

Theme song: "Simply Upbeat" by Christian Telford, Kenneth Edward Belcher, and Saki Furuya

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Welcome to the blitz poem! In this episode, Marilyn invites listeners to sit down, grab a bevy, and get to writing their first blitz. The blitz is a 50-line poem form with specific rules for a surprise outcome. Marilyn shares her personal struggle with dedicating time to creative writing and invites listeners to join her in exploring the blitz as a quick and fun writing exercise. Join us on this low-stakes, high-fun writing episode.

The Poetry Lab Podcast is produced by Lori Walker, Danielle Mitchell, and Karen Zheng. Hosted by Danielle Mitchell and Lori Walker, with special guest host bridgette bianca.

Theme song: "Simply Upbeat" by Christian Telford, Kenneth Edward Belcher, and Saki Furuya

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Ever found yourself questioning your capabilities, poet? In this episode, Lori invites the imposter in for a chat exploring what Imposter Syndrome is, how it can manifest, and why it might be affecting you. Fun fact: up to 70% of people say they grapple with Imposter Syndrome at some point in their lives. Remember, you're not alone! Lori, ever-practical, shares valuable tips and tricks to conquer the imposter gremlin that lurks within us all.

The Poetry Lab Podcast is produced by Lori Walker and Danielle Mitchell. Our managing editor is Marilyn Isabel Ramirez, with writing and collaboration from Jessica June Cato and Kelsey Bryan-Zwick. 

Theme song: "Simply Upbeat" by Christian Telford, Kenneth Edward Belcher, and Saki Furuya

Visit thepoetrylab.com/podcast for more information.