Tahira Rehman Poet

In this episode, poet and multi-skilled artist Vandana Sudheesh brings you her inspiring story and words of wisdom. She shares her two poems 'I am rare' and 'The real world' with insights into both poems and a positive message for the listeners. Vandana believes that writing your thoughts down is an effective way of expressing and processing one's feelings and can help calm the mind down. She shares her experience of becoming a self-made artist and gives some golden advice for new writers. We also talk about the importance of reading as a gateway to becoming a successful writer. Vandana also gives a sneak peak of her upcoming book and what motivated her to write about social causes.

Season 3 proudly presents 'Forced hyphenation and poetry' featuring Podcast host, poet and wordsmith Imogen Arate! In this episode, Imogen shares her two poems "Eye Rolling on International Women's Day" and "To Whose End." Imogen shares her motivations and feelings behind her work, her commitment and passion for giving the under-represented a platform to share their poetry and talks about the importance of healing. Imogen believes that issues and experiences during childhood play a critical role in later life, affecting relationships, work and belief systems. We discuss poetry as a powerful means of expressing one's voice and the success Imogen's award-winning podcast 'Poets and Muses' has achieved, highlighting poets from various backgrounds." "Everybody is different", stresses Imogen. And just because two people are from an ethnic minority, it doesn't mean they are the same - a powerful point! I'll leave the rest to the episode!

Brand new Season 3 PRESENTS 'Finding your inner gift' with Creative writer and author Abimbola Alaka!

Season 2 proudly PRESENTS: Art at A Deeper Level with Oloyede Michael Taiwo! The FINAL EPISODE OF THE SEASON!

Yes, the title rhymes! But not just that, it's TRUE!!! Manchester beat poet and Born Lippy Slam Champion Jack Horner known as 'Leon The Pig Farmer' fires his AMAZING and INSPIRING story in this episode on his writing and performance journey. He continues wowing audiences with his explosive, energising and ryhthematic lines and in this episode, you will find the powerful and personal journey that's given source to his amazing energy!

Founder of Witty Writers' World, Olabayo Joshua Awodirepo has always loved writing. In 2017, he went from writing scripts to writing everyday for 365 days without fail! ▶️ In this episode, Josh shares his inspiring story on his journey in becoming the person it has taken him to be in a position where he is able to inspire others in making a positive impact through writing.

“THE MAGIC'S IN THE DEMO!” Yes! That's right. In his own words, the New Jersey-based award-winning poet and author Robert Cozzi believes that writing is about allowing your words to speak entirely for themselves without distraction; how beautiful. Robert couldn't get more original and sincere than that, he himself has his whole life written down in journals which long stands as invaluable advice that he has followed from his English teacher as a child. As a mentor for new writers, Robert believes that desire is the key to becoming a successful writer and you must have a “do it or die” attitude. In this episode, he shares his two beautiful poems ‘New Years Eve 1997' and ‘Boardwalk Visions.' We talk about how much we have in common while he shares his inspiring story and inspiration. We discuss why being true to yourself is important as Robert juggles his day job with his writing life and has a keen eyesight to his surroundings, no wonder he has his whole life written down! We talk about how losing his special friend Derek changed his life and how Derek has never disappeared in his writing. We also discuss his upcoming Anthology (at the time) which features a beautiful poem he shares. But don't let me give too much away, get yourself ready to be inspired! ▶️ More about Robert: Award-winning poet, Robert A. Cozzi, continues to dazzle his international following with poetry and prose that tantalize all five senses and leave the reader wanting more. In addition to five published poetry volumes, and inclusion in anthologies and publications, Robert also shares daily creations and livestreams on Instagram. Educated at James Madison University and New York University, Cozzi shares valuable mentorship with new writers around the globe

It's time to dive into Rob's story as a Poet, Slam Champion and founder of Punk In Drublic. Listen to his two wonderful and inspiring poems 'The Bucket' and 'Man Of The House.' What questions have you had about the amazing Spoke Word Scene? Could Rob answer any of them? What does it take to start your own poetry night? What does it take to succeed as a performance poet? What makes the poetry scene unique compared to other arts? Which poet do you know that Rob mentions in this episode? Rob believes that it takes more than a text book to build the skills one needs to succeed in the arts and what's more, he's been there himself. He has had to create and work on building a strong mental stamina alongside his desire and passion of helping others through his work as a Pastor and as someone who gives others a platform on the poetry scene. Be further inspired as Rob leaves you with some personal encouragement, something we could all do with these days ☺️ More about Rob:

It's time to turn negative energy into healing with Karen Middleton! Be inspired as she shares her story in writing poetry and what inspired her. She is a poet and author from Sherburn Village. She started writing poems 20 years ago and found poetry made her feel better after many trials and tribulations in her life. Listen to her beautiful poems 'All I Can Do Now Is Buy Flowers' and 'Sights And Sounds Of The Seaside.' Listen to her insightful wisdom as she dives into her story. Karen believes it's never too late to do what you want in life and she herself has proven this by merging her talent of writing books and completing a law degree later in life. She has also inspired others to start writing as a coping mechanism and believed that if you can make a difference to how someone else feels, it's all worth the while!

This is not only a story of Henry's journey in performance poetry, this is an I CAN DO THIS anthem from a down-to-earth individual who spends his time giving others a platform. Listen to his two energetic poems 'Discount Tescos Bunting' and 'Work Sets You Free' at the beginning and the end of the episode. Henry also shares how being inspired by John Cooper Clarke ignited the belief in him to write a punk poem and why it's important to find your voice, challenge and articulate your strengths. Henry also advises it's important to value other poets as this can lead to valuing your own work too. Be inspired by his journey as a free-bird, his enthusiasm and his attitude of 'taking a step back and challenging heirachys and power' (as he says) to give others a platform. Get an insight into his journey of founding 'Say Owt' and what's to come! Remember to have your pen ready for some valuable notes ☺️ ↘️ More about Henry: Henry Raby is a York-based, performance poet, theatre-maker, play-wright and workshop facilitator. He has performed across the UK as a mainstay of the spoken word scene. He's ½ of Vandal Factory Theatre Company and worked for various theatres. Henry is also the Artistic Director and founder of 'Say Owt' and hosts related events across York. Say Owt celebrated its 5-year anniversary last year. Visit his webpage here:

WELCOME TO SEASON 2! I am delighted to say that the very person who opened Season 1 of the show is BACK to open Season 2 and he is ready to fill you in with all the inspirational work he has been doing last year during lockdown. How can we be inspired by his work and advice? How can we apply it to the situation today? Be ready once again to awaken the giant within you by a man who's charged with wisdom and inspiration! Listen to his beautiful poem 'God' and be moved by his words. Arun Kapur is a Poet from Wolverhampton, a mental health advocate, manager at The Light House Media, a mentor, a Visual Artist and Director of TEDX WOLVERHAMPTON. Listen to his poems, story, tips on coping with isolation during COVID19 and find out how you can get involved with his great work. Follow Arun on Twitter @arunkapur333. Ps get your FREE mini eBook of Mirages to Reality here! www.tahirarehman.com/freebook --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tahirarehmanpoet/message

Staying strong and believing are no stranger qualities for Pauline. And we could do with such advise these days! Pauline is not only a wonderful friend who I was privelaged to meet earlier this year, she is also a strong and beautiful poet! We hear her poems 'Stay Strong And Believe' and 'My Champion.' Listen to her inspiring story and great tips on writing and getting your voice heard. Also be inspired by Pauline's amazing strength and positivity that carries her in her journey. More about Pauline:

We open the episode with Paula's beautiful poem 'Listen with an open heart' and we close with her poem 'Shopping' - another great piece! Paula shares her wonderful and inspiring story and how her dynamic work has remained true to her own passion and desire to give other people a voice. Her writing stuck around and last year, she decided to stand forward and started sharing her poetry on the Yorkshire poetry scene where she headlined at 'High Five' in Howarth. Paula also discusses how 'the power of your own words' can act as a powerful source in being open as an individual. Why is being open important? How can it aid us in our journey? Listen, find out and be inspired ☺️

Why do some people give and not expect anything in return? What do the achieve? How can learning and developing the art of giving enhance the quality of our lives? Well today's episode is dedicated to a special friend who is a very giving person. How can we be inspired by her amazing qualities? Find out ☺️

Be ready for some HIGH energy poetry and inspiration!

Luke Emsley is a talented poet, rapper and the author of 'Beyond Daylight', a psychological crime thriller. He trained as an actor at Italia Conti drama school in London and has always been massively passionate about performing. In this episode, Luke shares more on the following: "I thought theatre, TV and film work would be my ‘forever-career', but as with the best laid plans of mice and men, it didn't work out that way. I was a naive, young man, immature in many ways. I couldn't figure out how to pay the bills and live independently and so waiting on my ‘big break' was a little like playing the lottery; I was just hoping for things to fall into place..." ⚠️ Find out what happens next, listen to his wonderful poems, top tips about being true to yourself, how to deal with stress and mental health and how creativity can aid you in your journey. We discuss ways in which we can build good communication skills when working with children, the flaws in the education system and the simple solution. We also touch base on how it can be difficult to find the right balance in life, why expressing yourself through writing is important, how this can be a challenge and how Luke has been using Lockdown to rekindle his creative passion! He has also started to professionally film his spoken word poetry and you can subscribe to his channel 'lemsleyspeaks' here and if you're a poet, why not put yourself forward to 'lemsleyrecommends' and have your work featured?

It's time to talk about the things that need to be talked about more often and also time to take some inspiration! After all, it's all about RESILIENCE THROUGH POETRY TODAY! We have an NHS HERO from York: Antony Stones

Get ready your pen and paper ready for WISDOM and tips about happiness from a young and beautiful soul: Julia Iannielli all the way from New York!

Chris is an American poet living in the UK. As well as an accomplished poet, storyteller and a graphic designer, he is also the Co-Founder of the Fight Evil With Poetry Press and loves speaking about culture, creativity and the joy of failure. He writes poetry both for the page and the stage and teaches poetry online at Skillshare. Chris is also the winner of the 'Four letter word poetry Slam.' In this episode, Chris shares two great poems, we talk about what it took him to turn a story of hurt into a story of love, and how he uses poetry to express his feelings and experiences. We talk about the method he uses for writing and we can learn some great tips. Listen in for a massive inspirational boost as Chris also shares the story behind 'Fight Evil With Poetry' and how it became a great success. Get in touch for bookings, script work, workshops, or custom poetry commissions! Visit www.chriscambellpoetry.com ✔️ find out more about the Anthology on www.fightevilwithpoetry.com and follow him on Facebook, twitter and instagram: https://m.facebook.com/christhepoetcambell ✔️ https://instagram.com/chriscambell?igshid=z31zk8dhj3vq ✔️ Twitter: @chrisncambell --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tahirarehmanpoet/message

Mussarat is an artist and a poet. She has been a practising artist for at least 20 years and initially started off as a textiles student and expanded her horizons through self-learning and becoming self-taught. We dive into her story, how she got started and how she grew the courage to start sharing her talent in writing in poetry. We talk about the importance of self-learning and self-teaching and how she did this to aid her in her goals. Mussarat has also worked in various community projects in Yorkshire and is very active in supporting asylum seekers and refugees and volunteers for BIASAN. She is also a trained Reiki practitioner and a Spiritual Artist. We talk about her recent work on the poetry scene and how she plans to continue. Mussarat's writing expires themes about life, social issues, love, passion and spirituality. Her South Asian roots inspire her writing and we discuss this. Listen to her beautiful poems and get inspired by her story! You can find out more about her work on the following links: https://www.facebook.com/mussaratartiste https://www.facebook.com/biasanyorkshire Serenity: Bradford Cathedral https://www.facebook.com/cathmuldowneyphotography/photos/pcb.2582282775324857/2582277641992037/?type=3&theater Azaadi Freedom for Kashmir https://www.facebook.com/events/357009008571072/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tahirarehmanpoet/message

Amidst the crisis the world experiences, 'who are you' is the ultimate question. In this episode, we unite together and share our thoughts and prayers for everyone. In the first part, I share my most recent poem called exactly that: 'who are you' written during personal difficulties and I take a moment to thank certain people during this time while mentioning their names. In the second part, I touch base on the global events affecting each one of us, we take a moment to think of the tragic and sad loss of George Floyd. I ask you to think of the people who have lost their lives due to the virus, other reasons, before the virus and we pray for them and their families. I also mention certain people who have lost their loved ones. In the final part, I dedicate my thoughts and wishes to four special people who have faced certain challenges recently and I ask you to think about them. We come together and together we are strong. It's time to reflect and ask ourselves the ultimate question WHO ARE YOU which I unravel in this episode. Send in a voice message on the Anchor app to be featured in the next episode.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tahirarehmanpoet/message

Jem's first love will always be poetry, yet he never fails to make people laugh and that's where comedy comes in. Listen to Jem's poetry, learn from his inspiring story of overcoming his alcohol addiction and hear his journey on becoming a poet and comedian. He has also continued to do some great work during Lockdown and you can find out what he does. More about Jem - - - > I've always written poetry and actually “wrote” my first poem when I was 4 years old, although I only really started performing my work after joining the Batley Poets in June 2017. Since then I've performed in many venues – including the Houses of Parliament – for audiences from 4 – 400 people. I usually aim for humour in my poems, though I do write some serious stuff as well, I'm particularly fond of writing parody lyrics to popular songs and have composed versions of Cool for Cats, I Will Survive, My Favourite Things, The Day Before You Came and many others. My influences and inspirations are John Cooper Clarke, Mike Garry, Toria Garbutt and Kate Tempest – the first 3 of whom I have met! I am 61, a sober alcoholic for nearly 17 years and hopefully my first collection – entitled No Limericks Left in This Vehicle – will be published this year, in aid of the NACOA (National Association for Children Of Alcoholics). You can find out more about Jem and his work on http://www.batleypoets.co.uk/jem/ Speakeasy performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyThBzRw2ek --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tahirarehmanpoet/message

Listen to the ryhthem of Spirituality with my special guest Wayne-Daniel Berard. Listen to three beautiful poems, one called 'My Father's Covid' as we take a moment to think about his father and his family. Learn from Wayne-Daniel's beautiful philosophy on what it means to be spiritual and hear his unique story on finding out he was Jewish! Wayne-Daniel PhD, teaches Humanities at Nichols College, Dudley, MA. He publishes broadly in poetry, fiction, and non-fiction. His poetry chapbook, The Man Who Remembered Heaven, received the New Eden Award in 2003. His non-fiction When Christians Were Jews (That Is, Now), subtitled Recovering the Lost Jewishness of Christianity with the Gospel of Mark, was published in 2006 by Cowley Publications. A novel The Retreatants, was published in 2012 (Smashwords). A chapbook, Christine Day, Love Poems, was published in 2016 (Kittatuck Press). His novella, Everything We Want, was published in 2018 by Bloodstone Press. A poetry collection, The Realm of Blessing, will be published in 2020 by Unsolicited Press. You can find out more about Wayne-Daniel here on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/waynedaniel.berard --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tahirarehmanpoet/message

You've got to love what you do! And that is Andy in a nutshell for you

Today it's time to take our writing not so seriously! It's time to have some fun! Let's cheer us up during these difficult times!

The past doesn't live with Eden, dreams do. A young writer with a passion for horror takes us behind the scenes of their inner strength to succeed. Having been diagnosed with hEDS and FND, they write to inspire others and show people that "dreams can change and still come true." Speaking of dreams, their first novel 'An Elemental Circus' is ready and due to be published soon. We talk about the struggle and the payoffs, as being diagnosed with HEDS and FND never came in the way! Also listen to the opening poem 'Living in Corona' relevant to the current times and get a sneak peak of the novel while you listen to an extract. You can find out more about Eden on Instagram and Twitter. Show your support and give them a follow! Instagram: www.instagram.com/eselvedge Twitter: twitter.com/ESelvedge --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tahirarehmanpoet/message

Dive into Mike Southwell's inspiring story on becoming a spoken word artist. Discover the man who inspires him as we explore themes that need to be addressed more often. Hear some music and an emotional ending as we listen to Mike's poem dedicated to the people of Palestine. Mike is a resident Poet for the Sunday Practice, a live music and spoken word night in Leeds. He has been featured at various spoken word events, festivals and charities. He has had two of his spoken word pieces recorded professionally by Urban Soul and Entheos media group. You can find out more about his work on Instagram - @mikespokenword and Facebook - Mike Southwell. Relate to the themes addressed in this episode? Send in your thoughts with a voice message on the Anchor app or email on avaexpressions@outlook.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tahirarehmanpoet/message

Listen to Tom's powerful poems, discussion about the journey behind becoming a performance poet and slam champion. Be inspired by a truly sincere individual who flows with the words and never fails to get a point across powerfully! Find out more on the 'Anxious Anarchist Poetry' Facebook page and Instagram @angry.unapologetic. Contact on tomrudd96@yahoo.co.uk. Ps get your FREE mini eBook of Mirages to Reality here! www.tahirarehman.com/freebook --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tahirarehmanpoet/message

During these difficult times, we have no choice but to wait. What motivates us to wait? How is God affirming His presence? Listen to a beautiful song by Brannan Murphy, my thoughts on God and spirituality and how I think it's working these days, a poem called 'God' and six wonderful poets share a spiritual piece with you! Find out more about them:▪️Pauline Hanson Gilman - https://www.facebook.com/pauline.hansongilman ▪️Tolu' A. Akinyemi - http://toluakinyemi.com/ ▪️Mussarat Rahman - https://www.facebook.com/mussaratartiste ▪️ Steven Fortune - http://facebook.com/stevenfortune ▪️ Taiwo Micheal - www.instagram.com/oloyedetom ▪️Yvonne Ugarte - https://www.facebook.com/yvonne.beeston

Self-motivation and self-inspiration are key when it comes to Tolu. It's this very inner drive that unravelled his own hidden gems before he began to teach others to do the same. Tolu has been endorsed by the Arts Council England as a writer with exceptional talent. He is the Author of 5 outstanding books. In this episode, Tolu takes you through his journey of becoming a poet, mentor and author. A man who balances his career with his life in art talks you through his secret to success in whatever field you are in, that is to show up with the right attitude, always. Listen to his poems 'Heritage' which will take you to a journey of his roots and 'Lockdown' which will certainly take you through the current times! Stay tuned for his upcoming collection and you can find out more about Tolu on the following platforms: http://toluakinyemi.com/ https://tolutoludo.com/books/index.html https://amzn.to/2UxlxUg Instagram: @tolutoludo Twitter: @toluakinyemi Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/ToluAAkinyemi/ Youtube: Tolu' A. Akinyemi Ps get your FREE mini eBook of Mirages to Reality here! www.tahirarehman.com/freebook --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tahirarehmanpoet/message

Listen to the closing poem of Mirages to Reality. As we face reality on a daily basis and intensely during the current times, how can we utilise it to find out truth. Ps get your FREE mini eBook of Mirages to Reality here! www.tahirarehman.com/freebook --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tahirarehmanpoet/message

Wonderful Poet Yvonne Ugarte shares her beautiful story on becoming a poet, an active performer on the poetry scene, a woman who loves her job and someone who feels strongly about the environment. Listen to her thoughtful words, great tips on life and be ready to be soothed as she closes with a beautiful poem about the current times we're living in. You can find out more about Yvonne on Facebook. Ps get your FREE mini eBook of Mirages to Reality here! www.tahirarehman.com/freebook --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tahirarehmanpoet/message

Listen to the poem 'Forever' from my spiritual set of poetry. Now seems like forever for all of us doesn't it? But it will be over and perhaps it's setting us up for a new... wait for it! You'll have to listen to find out :-)... Listen also to the translation of the poem and some of my thoughts when I wrote it. Ps get your FREE mini eBook of Mirages to Reality here! www.tahirarehman.com/freebook --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tahirarehmanpoet/message

Here's a story of bravery. Poet Chaz Hudson known as 'Dislexic Poet' shares an amazing story of going from wanting to take her own life to using her disappointments to fuel her dreams as a survivor, becoming a poet and performer. Listen to her beautiful and emotional poems, inspirational tips, insights into life and Chaz's top tip for those who feel suicidal and/or know someone who feels this way, of what to say to them, what not to say to them and the mindset to have at times of this deep struggle. You can find out more on the Dislexic Poet YouTube channel, on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/chaz.dislexicpoet.1 and on Twitter @TheDislexicPoet. Ps get your FREE mini eBook of Mirages to Reality here! www.tahirarehman.com/freebook --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tahirarehmanpoet/message

Listen to Mirage, the opening poem to my book 'Mirages to Reality.' The time in my life where I struggled to overcome the mirages of life that I was facing, however, it's because of these mirages I was able to express myself to arrive to reality. Can you relate to the words? Ps get your FREE mini eBook of Mirages to Reality here! www.tahirarehman.com/freebook --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tahirarehmanpoet/message

Be ready to awaken the giant within you by a man who's charged with wisdom and inspiration! Arun Kapur is a Poet from Wolverhampton, a mental health advocate, manager at The Light House Media, a mentor, a Visual Artist and Director of TEDX WOLVERHAMPTON. Listen to his poems, story, tips on coping with isolation during COVID19 and find out how you can get involved with his great work. Follow Arun @arunkapur47. Ps get your FREE mini eBook of Mirages to Reality here! www.tahirarehman.com/freebook --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tahirarehmanpoet/message

As obvious as it may seem, when we change, it affects those around us. Find out why it's important to manage this, how to manage this and the things you need to bare in mind on your journey to growth. The episode starts with my quote from the new book and finishes with my poem 'Self-validation' from Mirages to Reality, to remind you that your validation of yourself comes before anyone else's when you change for the better! Ps get your FREE mini eBook of Mirages to Reality here! www.tahirarehman.com/freebook --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tahirarehmanpoet/message

Listen to how my day went at work during the second week of the outbreak. We've all fallen but I know we will fly again so come with me and let's see how we can utilise this time to first journey through the pain we are all facing, and second to remind ourselves that our dreams will come true. Sometimes it feels like a bad dream we are in, but let's dream for the good and wait for it to come true. The episode will finish with a beautiful song by Delacey called 'Dream It Possible.' Ps get your FREE mini eBook of Mirages to Reality here! www.tahirarehman.com/freebook --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tahirarehmanpoet/message

Find out why self expression plays a key role in life, the philosophy behind it and how you can get started! Ps get your FREE mini eBook of Mirages to Reality here! www.tahirarehman.com/freebook --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tahirarehmanpoet/message

Our health is a hot topic during COVID19. In this episode, you will learn why and how starting small daily changes towards good health can be effective. You will also learn how to do this with expression, because after health, family is your next priority. The episode finishes with a poem I wrote to my niece 2 years ago. This will give you a feel of the emotions we can face when expressing ourselves towards our loved ones; as well as its importance and why its healthy to do so. Ps get your FREE mini eBook of Mirages to Reality here! www.tahirarehman.com/freebook --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tahirarehmanpoet/message

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An introduction to who I am and what I do. Also discover the man whom I call my Silent mentor. Ps get your FREE mini eBook of Mirages to Reality here! www.tahirarehman.com/freebook --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tahirarehmanpoet/message