WRITE...REFLECT...REIMAGINE

WRITE...REFLECT...REIMAGINE

Author: Vilma Luz Caban Language: English Episodes: 18
There's a particular kind of conversation that happens when writers speak freely about the craft and the challenges they've faced, and that's the space Casa de Maria Publisher: WRITE...REFLECT...REIMAGINE aims to occupy. Born from an independent publishing house dedicated to lifting up diverse and underrepresented voices, this podcast serves as a genuine meeting point. It’s where emerging and established writers, poets, and screenwriters from marginalized backgrounds can find a sense of community and tangible advice. You’ll hear powerful, in-depth discussions with published authors and visionary artists who share not just their successes, but the real, often messy, journey of bringing work to the page and then to the public. These episodes go beyond simple inspiration, delving into the practical strategies needed to navigate the complex publishing landscape. Tuning in feels less like a lecture and more like pulling up a chair to a vital, ongoing dialogue about the power of storytelling. The entire Casa de Maria podcast is built on the belief that every writer's perspective is essential, and each conversation reinforces the idea that the literary world is richer when more voices are heard and supported.
Episodes
Writing Through Rejection [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:32
Sometimes rejection never comes from a publisher. It begins much earlier, in the private conversations writers have with themselves. Is my writing good enough? Who would want to read this? How can I compete when I don’t…
Where Writers Gather: Summer Reflections [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:24
This summer marked a meaningful turning point for Casa de María Publisher. As Write... Reflect... Reimagine® continued to grow into an international community of listeners spanning 22 countries and 97 cities, those conve…
Emilio J. Vargas: Bridging Hearts Through Story [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:17
What does it truly mean to belong? In this heartfelt conversation, host Dr. Vilma Luz Cabán welcomes Puerto Rican author, broadcaster, and foster care advocate Emilio J. Vargas. As the first Latino male author featured o…
The Courage to Begin with Peggy Robles-Alvarado [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:24:11
Writing, Community, and Staying with the Work! Today’s episode invites us into a powerful conversation about writing, community, and what it means to stay with the work. Dr. Vilma Luz Cabán is joined by award-winning poe…
From Hands to Page: Art into Writing with Lisa Valle [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:58
In this episode of Write… Reflect… Reimagine, I sit down at Casa de María Publisher's headquarters in Toa Alta, Puerto Rico, for a deeply personal conversation with Nuyorican artist, artisan, and cultural anthropologist…
The Power of Story: Our Event at Yale University [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:52
In this episode, we return to March 7, 2026. It is a reflection on Grace & Boldness: Latina Voices for Change, the first public event hosted by Casa de María Publisher at Yale University. We revisit key ideas from the ke…
The Legacy of Speaking Up (Jacquelyn Santiago) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:18
What happens when speaking up becomes more than a single moment of courage? In Episode 11 of the Casa de María Publisher Podcast — Write… Reflect… Reimagine, Dr. Vilma Luz Cabán sits down with nationally recognized viole…
Sustaining A Writing Life [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:36
What allows a writer to continue, not just for a single manuscript, but across years of creative life? In this episode of the Casa de María Publisher Podcast, we explore what it means to sustain a writing life beyond dea…
Our Writing Community, Retreats, and Creative Spaces [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:56
In this episode of the Casa de María Publisher Podcast — Write… Reflect… Reimagine, we reflect on the creative conditions that allow writers to continue their work when the path forward becomes less clear. Dr. Vilma Luz…