This episode with Leah will guide you through the depths of grief like never before, taking you on an emotional rollercoaster of anger, joy, and resilience. Leah's journey through the loss of her mother, expressed through her writing and poetry, is truly remarkable. I hope this episode reaches those who need it most ππΎ.Β
I know I needed it
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Leah is a 22-year-old Writer, Poet, & Joy-Seeker. After losing her mother suddenly in 2020, poetry became her lifeline and her means of processing her grief. To this day, poetry is how she brings her community together, encouraging others to see their grief in a new light and to choose to stay soft in a hard world.Β
Follow Leah on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thesoftword?igsh=cTdlZXAxdGduc2Vy
Order Leahβs New Book: https://thesoftwordshop.com/pages/about-the-soft-word
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Sabreen El Awad is a s Sudanese-Canadian screenwriter, podcast host of βThe lemon Narrative with Sabreenβ and the Director of Marketing for Muslim Literary Festival (MLF 2024).Β
Through her travels Sabreen was always bothered by how visual identities are judged. She sensed stories hidden within the people she met, hence Sabreen started a treasure hunt through her writing and her podcast.
Follow me and listen to my podcast to enjoy these stories.
IG: https://instagram.com/thelemonnarrative_?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0V0qNvmNN6VnwXVN04x8r4?si=JkqbIqxiRMWtxvrqZDZbgA
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-lemon-narrative-with-sabreen/id1705421826
To be a guest email me: thelemonnarrative@gmail.com