EPISODE · Jul 27, 2026 · 5 MIN
Poetic Interlude - Jae Nichelle reading "Sci-fi Black Lead"
from The Rest of Us with Dana Tenille Weekes · host Dana Tenille Weekes
What are some simple things we overlook with each blink? How do we share apples with no urgency? In this Poetic Interlude, Jae Nichelle shares her poem “Sci-fi with Black Lead."Creatives, including poets, show us how to embrace our humanity and act on our truths. We in The Rest of Us community view this as a deep connection to one’s own agency — our definition of rest.Settle into the work of Jae Nichelle and even explore your own creativity, which we define as liberatory rest.ABOUT JAELouisiana-born Jae Nichelle (she/her) is the author of God Themselves (Andrews McMeel, 2023) and the chapbook The Porch (As Sanctuary) (YesYes Books, 2019). A graduate fellow of The Watering Hole, Jae won the inaugural John Lewis Writing Award in poetry from the Georgia Writers Association and was a finalist for a 2023 Ruth Lilly and Dorothy Sargent Rosenberg Fellowship. Her poetry has appeared in Best New Poets 2020, Washington Square Review, The Offing, Muzzle Magazine, and elsewhere.Her latest book, Grownfolk Blues: a musical in poems, is forthcoming (Host Publications, Fall 2026).WEBSITE: Learn more at www.jaenichelle.com.PUBLICATIONS:Grownfolk Blues: a musical in poems (Host Publications, Fall 2026)God ThemselvesThe Porch (As Sanctuary) breaking, broken (A Short Film)Visit Jae's website.Say “hello” to Jae on Instagram @croptopassasin.You can also visit therestofuspodcast.com to read Jae's poem and reflection prompt, along with other featured poets in the Poetic Interlude community.PODCAST TEAMHost, Dana Tenille WeekesProducer, Annabelle OhEditor, Sagheer MuhammadContent Manager, Annabelle OhIf this episode feels like a message or mirror, feel free to share it with someone who is looking to think about rest differently. 🎙️ Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen. ⭐ Leave a 5-star review. (We are grateful for you doing so.) Until next time, rest, my friends.Connect with Us Website:www.therestofuspodcast.com Instagram:@therestofus.podcast@danatenilleweekesSubstack:@therestofuspodcastLinkedIn:Dana Tenille Weekes
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What are some simple things we overlook with each blink? How do we share apples with no urgency? In this Poetic Interlude, Jae Nichelle shares her poem “Sci-fi with Black Lead." Creatives, including poets, show us how to embrace our humanity and act on our truths. We in The Rest of Us community view this as a deep connection to one’s own agency — our definition of rest. Settle into the work of Jae Nichelle and even explore your own creativity, which we define as liberatory rest. ABOUT JAE L...
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