Valeria Teles
Valeria Teles
Poetry & Resilience — Graceful Empowerment
Poetry & Resilience — Graceful Empowerment
Poetry & Resilience — Graceful Empowerment
Thursday 27th May 2021
Join Valeria Teles as she interviews Nikki Murphy about her memoir 'Home For Hurricanes' and the healing power of poetry on 'A Quest for Well-Being'.
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Spiritual & Personal Growth Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Healing Through Words: Nikki Murphy's Journey of Resilience
There’s no payment sufficient to honor your worth; most astounding creation you—the face of this Earth.
Can poetry be a lifeline? In this episode of 'A Quest for Well-Being', Valeria Teles sits down with Nikki Murphy, the acclaimed author of 'Home For Hurricanes: A Memoir of Resilience in Poetry and Prose'. Nikki’s story is a powerful testament to the healing power of words. Growing up in a tough neighborhood, abandoned by her father, and raised by a determined mother, Nikki faced immense challenges.
Her life took a harrowing turn when she was raped in college, but she found solace and strength in writing. Nikki’s journey from trauma to triumph is both inspiring and heart-wrenching. As an award-winning Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Leader, she has dedicated her life to fostering understanding and empowering others. Her book chronicles her personal battles and victories, revealing how poetry helped her transform pain into purpose.
In their conversation, Valeria and Nikki delve into the themes of resilience, self-love, and the importance of being present. They explore how writing can be a tool for healing and self-discovery. This episode is a beacon of hope for anyone struggling with their own battles, showing that even in the darkest times, there is a way to find light and empowerment through creativity.