visibility and vulnerability in poetry with the bee

We're talking to Harlem-native artist and poet, The Bee. Tune in to learn more about how they turned personal struggles into powerful performances, winning their first competition, and navigating the complex world of professional poetry. Moments: 1:32 Meet The Bee  4:26 Learning poetry and finding inspiration  7:20 Challenges as a young person in poetry  10:12 Balancing personal vulnerability and public performance  13:18 Themes in Bee’s writing and real-life impact  18:58 Thinking about audience  21:30 Writing vs performing and some history on spoken word 33:45 Highlights of the year 2024 and looking ahead at 2025 38:15 Advice to aspiring poets  43:50 Some of Bee’s favorite things  Connect with The Bee: https://www.instagram.com/thebee.theartist/