Megan Dhakshini : Sultry Stories of Love, Loss and Fierce Expression

Exploring the creative universe of multi-disciplinary creative Megan Dhakshini.In this very first engaging episode of 'Sri Lanka: Modern Perspectives from an Ancient Melting Pot,' host Dee Gibson introduces poetess, art director, and trilingual voiceover artist Megan Dhakshini. Megan discusses her poetry collections 'Poison Apple' and 'Softly We Fall,' which delve into themes of love, loss, and longing, and she performs her poems 'Now You See Red' and 'All of the women in me.' The conversation also highlights Megan's shift to spoken word to meet evolving audience preferences.Megan also shares insights into her new silver jewellery brand 'Raatchasi,' inspired by traditional Tamil and Indian designs and aimed at redefining 'demoness' as a symbol of fierceness.Join us for an exploration of Megan's artistic vision and the vibrant creative scene in Sri Lanka, reflecting her passion for creativity and self-expression.Episode Highlights00:00 Introduction to the Podcast01:04 Meet Megan Ducheney: Poetess and Performer02:02 A Poetic Performance: 'Now You See Red'06:10 Megan's Journey in Poetry07:40 Exploring Megan's Inspirations and Influences09:17 The Creative Process Behind Megan's Work13:32 Live Reading: 'All of the Women in Me'15:44 Reflections on Womanhood and Creativity16:50 The Sri Lankan Creative Scene17:57 The Power of Spoken Word19:05 Showcasing Jewelry and Fashion21:02 Introducing Ratchasi26:57 Creative Residencies Experience31:10 Final Thoughts and Where to Find MoreFollow Megan on instagram:https://www.instagram.com/megan_dhakshinishatrughan/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/raatchasi_silver/?hl=enBuy Poison Apple:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Poison-Apple-Megan-Dhakshini/dp/194702129XTitle: Sri Lanka: Modern Perspectives from an Ancient Melting PotHost: Dee Gibson — Sri Lankan-born, award winning designer based in London and founder of boutique hotel Kalukanda House in Sri Lanka. www.kalukandahouse.com | instagram @deegibson2017 & @kalukandahousePodcast Themes:Modern Sri Lankan identity and cultureArchitecture, art, and designSustainability and heritageDiaspora experiences and storytellingWhy Listen:This podcast offers deep, intelligent storytelling about Sri Lanka’s evolving identity — a blend of East and West, ancient and modern. It’s for listeners who love culture, travel, architecture, and thoughtful conversation.