044 – S2 E8 – Positive reinforcement, creativity, and the audacity to question authority

homeroom is an international podcast bridging the education gap between the classroom and the living room by starting conversations impacting the next generation. In this episode, I interview Lauren—a poet, musician, voice coach, and mom—about her earliest memories of being creative. She talks about the influence her family and societal messaging had on the development of her voice, how schools limited her freedom, and what it took to recover her creative confidence. Check out our conversation, join our ongoing discourse on social media, and subscribe for more. https://www.instagram.com/homeroomed You can also find a computer-generated transcript of our episode at https://www.homeroomed.com — Lauren is a poet, musician and voice coach, making an impact through 15+ years of music leadership. Her 2023 poetry collection, Just Leaves, builds upon experiences as Owen Sound's Poet Laureate (2017-2019). She co-created the international collaboration Infinite Improvisation Podcast. Her newest podcast Lauren's Best (2024), focuses on creativity. https://www.instagram.com/bylaurenbest Rée is a visual storyteller and educator exploring the consequences that mass education has on creativity, identity, and interpersonal connection. https://www.instagram.com/theinterdisciplinarian