(Episode 88) Shanara Sanders’s Poetic Popcorn Set

(Episode 88) Shanara Sanders’s Poetic Popcorn Set

Author: Victor Sotomayor February 14, 2022 Duration: 43:08
SHANARA SANDERS’s BIO It all started back in her hometown Chicago, mainly because of her prominence in the spoken word scene. You can also add voiceovers, former radio show host and several grant awards for her prowess with the pen and performance. Born Shanara, she embraced being the “short girl with the big mouth”, and garnered classic theater roles in Chicago, all the way to the Los Angeles Theater Center stage in Disney's Aladdin, Dual Language Edition. She is creator of her podcast and YouTube series, "ASK A BLACK WOMAN", turned "ASK A BLACK WOMAN- ONE WOMAN SHOW" which premiered in the Hollywood Fringe Festival. She won an Encore Producers’ Award and Better Lemons Audience Choice Award as the writer, producer and solo performer of the show. ​​ In addition to her most recent performance in the virtual Intersections Festival (Assembly Theatre) and her own virtual Poetic Popcorn Set, she is a recurring instructor of her virtual spoken word class, "A WORD WITH THE MOUTHPEACE, through Casa 0101 Theater. Shanara The MouthPeace is committed to serving people by extracting their power with the gift of the Word, in all its facets. https://linktr.ee/TheMouthPeace UPCOMING EVENT: 2/5/22 Poetic Popcorn Set 6:30pm- 7:30pm https://www.eventbrite.com/e/poetry-popcorn-virtual-creative-kickback-tickets-248518273847 Every 1st and 3rd Saturday on IG @themouthpeace, meet The MouthPeace merge her two loves and mastery of spoken word poetry and popcorn in this virtual kickback. Guests can support the event with any donation when the register on Eventbrite, or purchasing fresh, couture popcorn from her company, Mama Dee's Fye Popcorn (www.fyepopcorn.com)

Victor Sotomayor hosts Italo’s Blog Talk Radio, a space where conversation flows without a script. The heart of this podcast is built on genuine encounters with individuals who approach life with creativity and a constructive outlook. Rather than polished interviews, you’ll hear the raw, spontaneous dialogue that happens when people speak openly about their journeys, ideas, and the forces that drive them. These discussions naturally weave through themes of society and culture, often touching on the personal journals and reflections that shape our experiences. It’s for anyone who appreciates the unvarnished truth and finds energy in authentic connection. Tuning in means joining a series of candid exchanges where inspiration isn’t a forced topic but a natural byproduct of honest talk. The rhythm of each episode is unique, guided solely by the guest and the moment, offering a refreshing departure from overly produced media. This podcast lives in the real, sometimes messy, always human moments between people who have something meaningful to share.
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