Using Your Gifts and Talents to Be of Service (with Cassie Premo Steele)

This is the episode for writers!Tayler and Cassie discuss Cassie's journey as a poet, writer, and community leader. Cassie shared her thoughts on the intersection of writing and healing, expressing that writing creates profound connections and has the power to make individuals and communities well. Cassie also discusses her novel Beaver Girl, which was inspired by her experience during the pandemic and the ecological significance of beavers. She explained how beavers, as a keystone species, create resilient ecosystems, drawing a parallel between historical trauma and the hope beavers represent in combating climate change. Tayler and Cassie also touched on the significance of social justice in her work and the importance of self-care for activists. Cassie encourages listeners to find balance and take care of themselves to avoid burnout.Cassie’s books: Beaver GirlTongues in TreesWednesdayEarth Joy Writing: Creating Harmony Through Journaling and NatureBooks mentioned in this episode:If Not, Winter by SapphoOrganizations Mentioned in this episodeWoody Guthrie FestivalJasper ProjectOne ColumbiaWhere to find Cassie: Cassiepremosteele.comearthjoywriting.comDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links to our Bookshop store that supports this Black-owned bookseller committed to liberation.Thank you for being part of the Liberation is Lit podcast! If you have stories to share, want to suggest topics, or just want to connect, find us on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @liberationislit or visit our website at liberationislit.com. If you enjoyed the episode, please consider leaving a review! Remember, your voice matters, and together, through the lens of stories, we're making a difference in the world.