Poetry, Presence & the Truth Beneath the Surface with Allie Michelle

In this deeply personal and expansive episode of Wake Up! with Joni, I sit down with poet, author, and spoken word artist Allie Michelle for a conversation that moves beyond performance and into truth. Together, we explore what it really means to be seen in today's world—where vulnerability can become identity, beauty can be both a gift and a distortion, and creative expression becomes a pathway to healing. Allie shares openly about: The emotional cost of visibility Navigating beauty, identity, and depth as a woman in the public eye The line between authentic connection and projection What she still holds sacred—and why Her creative process as both a channel and a discipline We also step into something more intimate… a mother–daughter conversation about becoming, unlearning, and meeting each other beyond roles. With her upcoming poetry release Don't Wait to Light the Candles, Allie continues to invite us into a life lived fully—without waiting, without shrinking, and without apology. This episode is not just a conversation. It's an invitation. If this episode resonates, please subscribe, rate, review, and share with someone you love. Where to find Allie Michelle:  Substack:  https://alliemichellel.substack.com Book: Don't Wait to Light the Candles  https://www.harpercollins.com/products/dont-wait-to-light-the-candles-allie-michelle?variant=44262764806178 Instagram: @alliemichellel Book Signing: May 5, 2026 @ The Last Bookstore - contact for reservations -  453 S Spring St, Ground Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90013 +1 213 488 0599 WHERE TO FIND JONI: WAKEUPWITHJONI.COM for coaching or her book STOP LOOK CHOOSE: your journey to peace and freedom PARADISERANCHRETREAT.COM for solo and couples retreat experiences #WakeUpWithJoni #AllieMichelle #SpokenWordPoetry #ConsciousLiving #EmotionalHealing #Authenticity #PersonalGrowth #MotherDaughter #CreativeExpression #SelfAwareness #PoetryCommunity #HealingJourney