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BLAST Media NetworksLouisiana Lyricists Lounge: Dara KalimaCalling all Louisiana wordsmiths and poetry lovers! Get ready for a soulful new show coming to the BLAST Music 247 YouTube channel: *Louisiana Lyricist Lounge*! Premiering on Sunday, April 28th at 10:00 PM Eastern (9:00 PM Central), Louisiana Lyricist Lounge is your one-stop shop for spoken word magic. This ain't your high school poetry slam – this is a grown folk session, where talented poets and spoken word artists come together to share their insights, inspirations, and the fire that burns within their words. Prepare to be uplifted, inspired, and maybe even shed a tear (or two) as these Louisiana lyricists weave their ma...
2025-01-101h 05The Ethically Immoral Podcast
The Ethically Immoral PodcastVolume Four: Chapter Eighteen - Our Conversation with Dara KalimaIn Volume Four: Chapter Eighteen we welcome Teaching Artist, Poet, Actress, and Author of the award-winning book "Still Laughin", Dara Kalima.Contact Dara:IG: @darakalimaWebsite: darakalima.comX: @kaliskornerDara's Podcast: On Behalf Of Purchase Dara's Book: Still Laughin'Recorded Spoken Word Performances featured in this Chapter Included:Alyeshia Wise - The InterviewIG: @alyeshiawiseX: @mswiseWebsite: alyeshiawise.comEbony Stewart...
2024-12-162h 42On Behalf Of
On Behalf OfOn Behalf of Men Living with Lupus with Nathan POn this episode of On Behalf Of, Dara Kalima speaks with Nathan P on behalf of men living with Lupus. Nathan, being the spoken word artist he is, spins all things to a positive. He shares his story of diagnosis and his life with this blessing. He gives advice on living through pain and then shares some vital feedback to artists out there. This is a must listen episode about vulnerability and healing and maintaining perspective. You absolutely do not want to miss this episode.  Find out more about Nathan P: https://w...
2023-10-191h 11On Behalf Of
On Behalf OfOn Behalf of Literary Agents with Jim McCarthyOn this episode of On Behalf Of, Dara Kalima speaks with Jim McCarthy who represents the Literary Agent community. Jim shares some of the knowledge he’s gained over the past 20 years. But of course the conversation goes in all directions as Jim and Dara also have been friends for over 20 years. Prepare to giggle, to be inspired, and get an inside look into the writing industry in this conversation between an author and an agent who happen to be lifelong friends.  Find out more about Jim: https://www.dystel.com/jim-mccarthy ...
2023-10-041h 21On Behalf Of
On Behalf OfOn Behalf of Trekkers with Johnny J MartinOn this episode of On Behalf Of Dara Kalima speaks with Johnny J Martin who speaks on behalf of the Trekker/Trekkie community. But of course the conversation doesn’t stop there. They discuss several other of his fandoms, his now famous cat Captain Delilah and how he’s dealt with living with multiple sclerosis. The conversation is definitely from a different time and space, so join them. Find out more about Johnny and Delilah at the following places: www.facebook.com/Jmar1973 www.facebook.com/captaindelilahthecat IG: @jmar...
2023-08-091h 30On Behalf Of
On Behalf OfOn Behalf of Magicians with Balin, The Great CigmaBalin Lubsy also known as The Great Cigma joined Dara Kalima on this episode of On Behalf Of where he represented for the Magical Community. He explained a bit of Magician history and the different types of magicians. Understand Balin is not just you classical professional magician that started this yesterday, he got but by the bug and had his business license prior to becoming a teenager. While Magic saved his life, he’s also a talented poet and he talks about navigating two very different worlds. Listen in to hear his reflections and advice.  F...
2023-07-121h 35On Behalf Of
On Behalf OfOn Behalf of Independent Musicians with Maritri GarrettMaritri Garrett, a dynamic singer, songwriter, and healer, joined Dara Kalima on this episode of On Behalf Of. They were supposed to talk primarily about Maritri’s career as a multi-instrument wielding musician but they connected so personally that this conversation is more like two lifelong friends catching up. Listen in as they talk about Maritri’s journeys to being an independent artist, to parenthood, to being a healer and how they all overlap. They also discuss the impact that her nightly FB show “Reunion of Souls” has had on so many across the world during the pandemic. 
2023-06-141h 26On Behalf Of
On Behalf OfOn Behalf of the British Moroccan Community with Nayma ChamchaounNayma Chamchaoun, a British Moroccan Author, joined Dara Kalima on this week’s episode to speak on behalf of her community. They spoke about what it was like for her to be part of both communities, and how they influenced her writing. Nayma takes you into a deep exploration of culture, pride, belonging, clashes, aging, and what that means when raising children. Do listen in to learn about this dynamic global citizen and to hear a bit of her writing.  Find out more about Nayma and her book by visiting the following the link: ...
2023-04-2651 minOn Behalf Of
On Behalf OfOn Behalf Of Black Lawyers with Eichakeem McClary, Esq.Eichakeem McClary, Esq. visited with Dara Kalima to speak on behalf of Black lawyers. The conversation got real deep real quick. They spoke about their love of Harlem, their church affiliations, the gauntlet that was NYU, and the importance of sisterhood. They cheered each other on, celebrated the wins and shared in the struggle. There was so much hope in this episode and for the second time on this podcast a guest made Dara really emotional. There are tons of laughs and an equal amount of “gurls” shared. You do not want to miss this conversation. 
2023-04-121h 18On Behalf Of
On Behalf OfOn Behalf Of Social Workers with Taneeka WilderSocial Worker, Taneeka Wilder, sat down with Dara Kalima to speak on behalf of the youth in which she serves. She really helps us look at how we dangerous labels are and challenges us to operate with more compassion for one another. The conversation continues on to her many hobbies and interests and you will get to hear some of her poetry.  Find out more about Taneeka and book by visiting the following the links: https://www.instagram.com/tbrownboogiedown/  https://www.amazon.com/Precipice-Love-Illuminated-Poems-Stories/dp/0989151506  T...
2023-03-291h 06On Behalf Of
On Behalf OfOn Behalf of the Community with Dara KalimaIn this episode, Dara Kalima sits on the other side of the microphone and allows award winning poet and open mic host M.A. Dennis. They talk about her many communities including the theater community, the Trek community, the Black community, the Bronx, the podcast community and a few others. It’s a silly episode where you get to better learn about the On Behalf Of host but then things get real when M.A. asked Dara to give her past self a message. You definitely want to hear what she has to say to herself and to all li...
2023-03-151h 29On Behalf Of
On Behalf OfOn Behalf of the Peace Corps Volunteer Community with Jenny PisaniIn this episode, Dara Kalima welcomes Jenny Pisani to the show to speak on behalf of Peace Corp Volunteers. Jenny generously talked about what it was like for her to spend two years in the Peace Corp in Cambodia as she learned about the people, the customs and herself. She delved into some of the beautiful aspects of her time there as well as some of her hardest moments. The two then laugh hysterically over toilet humor and almost cry over their discussion of mortality. If you are interested in learning more about being part of the Peace Corp...
2022-12-141h 31On Behalf Of
On Behalf OfOn Behalf of the Sikh Community with Nav The PoetNav the Poet educates host, Dara Kalima, on the Sikh religion and community. And when we say educate, he goes into detail about the history, principles and symbols. They then bond over their respective faiths, their love of poetry, and their interest in films. They talk activism, feminism, and beatboxing. This episode is full of great information about the Sikh faith, how we can support our friends and colleagues who practice the faith, and just the beauty of their belief system. If you wanted to know more about this community but haven’t gotten a chance to do your re...
2022-11-301h 41On Behalf Of
On Behalf OfOn Behalf Of the Fantasy Writers Community Ella McLeodDara Kalima, the Community Poet, and Ella McLeod, Author and Poet, completely geek out in this episode as they talk about the Fantasy Writing Community. Ella shares her favorite authors, how she fell into this genre, and why it’s so important to her. They then dive into some of the deep frustrations about the sci-fiction fandom communities all while celebrating the wonderfulness of Black Women, especially the eldest sibling. This episode will tickle your fancy as you travel across the pond with these lovers of Shakespeare. Ella also has an awesome book out Rapunzella, Or, Don't Touch My Ha...
2022-11-161h 34On Behalf Of
On Behalf OfOn Behalf Of the Anti-Racism Community with Dr. Virginia SeewaldtDara Kalima, the Community Poet, chats with Dr. Virginia Seewaldt on behalf of the Anti-Racism Community. This conversation defines some terms, explores if and when breaks are warranted, and why this is work is so necessary. They even share the history of their friendship and Virginia tricks Dara into sharing a little known, or more so previously not shared on this show, fact. They really dig into the complexities around this work and how difficult it is to overcome racism, the good thing is neither of them are giving up. If you want to know more about this work...
2022-10-201h 24On Behalf Of
On Behalf OfOn Behalf of the Black Animators Community with Deborah AndersonDara Kalima, the Community Poet, chats with Deborah Anderson on Behalf of the Black Animators Community. In this episode, Deborah and Dara speak about a myriad of things such as hair, Black Greek life, racism and of course, animation. This conversation was recorded before the Little Mermaid reveal but somehow is still quite timely. Deborah shares her reflections on the many places she’s lived around the globe and why she uses her platform to amplify other animators. She also suggests some of her favorite animations that you should be watching. Listen in. Find ou...
2022-10-051h 33On Behalf Of
On Behalf OfOn Behalf of the Circus Arts Community with Mark GindickDara Kalima, the Community Poet, chats with Mark Gindick on Behalf of the Circus Arts Community. In this episode, Mark tries his best to help those with phobias of clowns to understand they are just people too while highlighting those you’ve seen on TV throughout the years. Then they kind of geek out on the styles of clowning and the history of the craft. For the first time on this podcast, Dara shared a poem of her own inspired by the clowning arts. If you want to learn more about what it means to be a clown or wh...
2022-09-211h 11On Behalf Of
On Behalf OfOn Behalf of Millennials with nora ozDara Kalima, the Community Poet, chats with nora oz on Behalf of the Millennial Community. In this episode, nora talks about all things Millennial, from their struggles to their innovations. They then compare the experiences of the different generations and Dara forgives nora for skipping over the Gen X group as many others tend to as well. It’s a great conversation in which all listeners get to take a deeper dive into the experiences of this cohort that is often misunderstood and blamed for a lot. Happy listening and learning! Find out more ab...
2022-09-071h 33On Behalf Of
On Behalf OfOn Behalf of the Staten Island/NYC Poetry Community with Thomas FucaloroDara Kalima, the Community Poet, chats with Thomas Fucaloro on Behalf of the Staten Island/NY Poetry Community. In this episode, Thomas talked about what it meant to be a mid-level poet, his feelings on gatekeeping, and what he loves about the poetry community. He holds nothing back and shares many gems and history lessons along the way. When two poets get to talking the conversation gets deep and a bit nerdy, but you’ll not get bored. Happy listening! Find out more about Thomas by following the link below: https://www.in...
2022-08-241h 33On Behalf Of
On Behalf OfOn Behalf of Non-Traditional Families with Shay Marie GDara Kalima, the Community Poet, chats with Shay Marie G on Behalf of the non-traditional families. In this episode, Shay Marie talks about what it was like to be raised in a non-traditional family and how others can be more sensitive to these communities. They are detoured through some common interests and geeked out for a moment. There’s some silly content, a cute dog, and a couple words of inspiration all packed into this short episode. Find out more about Shay Marie G by following the link below: https://www.instagram.co...
2022-08-1030 minOn Behalf Of
On Behalf OfOn Behalf of Travel Enthusiasts with Orane WilliamsDara Kalima, the Community Poet, chats with Orane Williams on Behalf of the Travel Enthusiasts Community. In this episode, Orane, a public-speaking dual-citizen, talks with Dara about his passion for traveling and where it all stems from. He also shares some of his travel best tips in terms of ways to find the best deals and how to make it the most beneficial experience. They also talk about the importance of sharing your travels with the next generation. Have a listen, as he shares some of his favorite travel destinations. This episode will inspire you to collect some stamps...
2022-07-271h 03On Behalf Of
On Behalf OfOn Behalf Of Mixed-Raced Children with Rohi Mirza PandyaDara Kalima, the Community Poet, chats with Rohi Mirza Pandya on behalf of the Mixed-Race Children Community. In this episode, they talk about her identity as being a person raised by having parents from two different racial/religious groups and what that has meant for her childhood, her adulthood, and her parenting style. Rohi is a dynamic film producer who’s got a lot to say about representation and how we should all be decentering whiteness. This conversation happened right after the Supreme Court decision on Roe v Wade was announced, though this wasn’t announced it definitely fueled some...
2022-07-131h 08On Behalf Of
On Behalf OfOn Behalf Of The East Village with Phillip GiambriDara Kalima, the Community Poet, chats with Phillip Giambri (aka The Ancient Mariner) on behalf of the East Village neighborhood of Manhattan. He shares with Dara the impact he’s had on the neighborhood and the changes he’s seen through the years. They then find they both worked as theater technicians though Phillip’s story is so much more compelling. Phillip also goes on to share his wisdom on performance best practices, you will want to listen in to learn from him. It was an honor to interview this brilliant storyteller and neighborhood advocate! Find...
2022-06-2948 minOn Behalf Of
On Behalf OfOn Behalf of Black Fathers with HattressDara Kalima, the Community Poet, chats with Hattress Barbour, III about his experience as a Black father. He shares what it means to him to be part of this community and what he wants others to know is beautiful about it. He also gets a bit vulnerable in talking about balancing his poetry career in relation to his parenting duties and he then discusses his own relationship with his late father. You do not want to miss learning more about this dynamic father and poet. The conversation is full of silly but also gets real. 
2022-06-131h 07Sistahs Connect®
Sistahs Connect®An Inspiring Chat with Life Coach and Voice Actor Aurelia MichaelIn this episode, Aurelia Michael of Aurelia Michael Living talks about her journey as a performer. She's also a life coach and image consultant whose passion is to help people in the entertainment industry gain and sustain their confidence. She's the founder of Voice On Demand, a company dedicated to connecting, supporting, & uplifting BIPOC voice-over artists & the VO community.   Today's Sistah Shout Out is from Poet Dara Kalima! Visit her online at DaraKalima.com
2022-04-0923 minWhat’s Your Spill?
What’s Your Spill?Still Laughin’/w Dara KalimaAn interview with Poet Dara Kalima about her latest release “Still Laughin” with a discussion about the different styles of poetry, metaphors, outrages book prices, and more. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/author-vallean-j/support
2022-03-2549 minExcelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity
Excelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityAuthor and Poet Dara Kalima Has Reached the Off-Broadway Stage!This week on Excelsior Journeys, host and producer George Sirois welcomes back author and poet Dara Kalima. Dara has recently reached a milestone achievement, something that so many creatives long for: the chance to perform on an Off-Broadway stage! And better yet, she got to perform her own work. Hear for yourself how she made it there!Find out more about Dara by going to darakalima.com.To show your support for Excelsior Journeys, An Evening with Ivonna Cadaver, and From Duck Till Dark: Outside the Marvel Studios, please click on www.hesgotit.com/podcasts...
2022-02-0838 minThe Ethically Immoral Podcast
The Ethically Immoral PodcastVolume Three: Chapter Fifteen - Our Conversation with Dara Kalima (Part Two) In Volume Three: Chapter Fifteen, we welcomed Poet, Spoken Word Artist, Actress and Author of the Book Still Laughin', Dara Kalima for part two of our conversation. Young Dara, the loud and proud Bronx resident, was introduced to poetry and story writing around the age of nine. She even shared her first short story to her 4th grade class for story hour. But it was at 16 that she started to really acknowledge and honor her artistic inclinations. She became a founding member of a local youth theater and simultaneously started writing poetry on a monthly basis. She obtained her B...
2021-08-231h 46The Ethically Immoral Podcast
The Ethically Immoral PodcastVolume Three: Chapter Fourteen - Our Conversation with Dara Kalima (Part One)In Volume Three: Chapter Fourteen, we welcomed Poet, Spoken Word Artist, Actress and Author of the Book Still Laughin', Dara Kalima. Young Dara, the loud and proud Bronx resident, was introduced to poetry and story writing around the age of nine. She even shared her first short story to her 4th grade class for story hour. But it was at 16 that she started to really acknowledge and honor her artistic inclinations. She became a founding member of a local youth theater and simultaneously started writing poetry on a monthly basis. She obtained her BA in Literature with a concentration...
2021-08-162h 18Betterism
Betterism#60: Dara Kalima, author and community poetGlen and Dara discuss various writing practice, time & growth management, and how to wear many different hats. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/betterism/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/betterism/support
2021-05-301h 18Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity
Excelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityBlack Authors Collaborative Founder Dara Kalima Wants to Help You Succeed!Dara Kalima is not just a rising voice in the New York City writing community; she is also a member of the New York Urban League of Urban Professionals, the Vice President of Poetix University, the co-founder of The Art of Breathing & Writing, and the founder of the Black Authors Collaborative. She has multiple tools at her disposal that she wants to use to help you succeed, so let her get you started on your own journey as a writer! For More Information: Dara Kalima: https://darakalima.com/ Black Authors Collaborative: https://www...
2021-02-091h 07Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity
Excelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityPublish Me: The Business of WritingOn Saturday, October 3, host & producer George Sirois was invited by fellow author Dara Kalima to be part of a 5-person panel on Zoom, presented by IIPublishing, the New York Urban League Young Professionals, The Black Authors Collaborative, and Poetix University. The presentation was called Publish Me: The Business of Writing, and George was graciously allowed to present the audio in its entirety right here.  For more information, please visit https://www.nyul.org/young-professionals and https://www.toniiinc.com/ii-publishing   Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/excelsior-journeys/donations
2020-10-061h 59The Mindful Rebel® Podcast: Your Refuge for Personal Growth
The Mindful Rebel® Podcast: Your Refuge for Personal GrowthEpisode 066 | Measuring Success By Your Own Standards and the Lessons Offered with Dara KalimaEpisode 066 | Measuring Success By Your Own Standards and the Lessons Offered with Dara Kalima Website: www.darakm.com IG: @KalisKamera Twitter @KalisKorner Dara Kalima is a loud and proud Bronx resident, who, as a teen, became a founding member of the Creative Arts Team Youth Theatre and simultaneously started writing poetry. She attended SUNY Purchase where she obtained her BA in Literature with a concentration in Drama Studies. She later pursued her MA in Educational Theater from NYU. As a poet, Dara has performed on several stages across New York City. Through her work, she believes in addressing the difficult a...
2018-12-1045 minThe Harlem World Magazine Podcast
The Harlem World Magazine PodcastHarlem's Eartha Watts-Hicks Talks Poetry And ProseListen to Eartha Watts-Hicks, author, editor-in-chief of Harlem World Magazine and host of the upcoming event Poetry And Prose and Danny Tisdale host of The Danny Tisdale Show. They talk about Harlem World's Poetry And Prose with Marc W. Polite, Dara Kalima, Judy C. Andrews and an open mic on July 15th, at 5 pm, at Calabar Imports at 2504 Frederick Douglass Blvd (at 134th Street) in Harlem.As an affiliate of BlackPR.com, Eartha Watts-Hicks has written countless press releases for products, services, and events. She is a contributing writer for Harlem World's Magazine's blog site. S...
2017-07-1631 min