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Poetic ResurrectionSonia Iris Lozada - Francisco Lozada TributeWelcome to another episode of the Poetic Resurrection Podcast. This episode is in memory of my father, Francisco Lozada, who passed away on Father’s Day, June 15, 2025. During his memorial, I read a tribute to him and, in a rather unusual moment, I sought guidance from my higher self. The response came to me as a poem/letter. This episode is dedicated to everyone who has lost a loved one. My dad was the last of his generation, and his absence will be deeply felt. Sending love to my dad and to everyone out there who is gr...2025-07-0106 min $Overheard at Chica\'s Café$ Overheard at Chica's Café034 - AI & Entertainment: The Future of Creativity or the End of It?AI & Entertainment: The Future of Creativity or the End of It?In this episode of Overheard at Chica’s Café, Sonia delves into the growing influence of AI in the entertainment industry, including voice cloning, script writing, AI actors, and music creation. Is AI a tool that empowers artists, or is it taking their place? Engage in this intriguing discussion about the essence of creativity in an era where machines can replicate human imagination. Sonia shares her heartfelt, artistic insights as a voice actor and poet.So what do we do now?We lis...2025-05-3103 min

Poetic ResurrectionSonia Iris Lozada - CosmosWelcome to the Poetic Resurrection Podcast. I’m Sonia Iris Lozada—poet, voice, soul traveler. Today’s offering is a moment of stillness and remembrance. A breath into the vastness within us… and around us. What if your body wasn’t just matter… but a shimmering map of memory? What if your cells knew how to dance the cosmos? Reading of “Cosmos” from Inspire Me: Awakening Dreams. We are not just bodies. We are stardust stories. Every ache, every joy—encoded into light. This poem came through as a remin...2025-05-1403 min

Poetic ResurrectionSonia Iris Lozada - Lost for WordsThank you for joining me for another episode of Poetic Resurrection. I must be open with you—life has recently been a tumultuous journey. I understand that this is merely a temporary phase, but my aspirations producing this podcast season with video and on a weekly basis have slipped through my fingers like sand. I'm healing from an injury, which has added to the complexity of my days. My father is unwell, and I've had to make multiple trips to Chicago to be by his side. Although the podcast was something I truly wished to pursue, the clarity and moti...2025-05-0104 min

Poetic ResurrectionSonia Iris Lozada - Strange Thing GriefIn this upcoming season, I'll be sharing and discussing poems from my various collections, with a special emphasis on my latest book, Inspire Me: Awakening Dreams. This season is unique as I will be recording video content for YouTube, while the audio will be available on all podcast platforms. We will also feature a few guests who will either read or discuss the poems. I encourage you to join me this season as I explore different approaches to writing poetry. We'll dive into the inspirations behind each poem, the emotions felt before writing, and various aspects of self-awareness and...2025-03-0107 min

Mysterious Goings On with Alex GreenwoodAwakening Dreams: Grief, Hope & Healing with Sonia Iris LozadaIn this episode, we are thrilled to welcome back Sonia Iris Lozada, a multifaceted artist whose creativity knows no bounds. Sonia’s talents span across poetry, acting, and podcasting, with her latest work, Inspire Me: Awakening Dreams, offering a profound exploration of grief, hope, and healing. Throughout the episode, we dive deep into Sonia's artistic journey, discussing the inspiration behind her latest poetry collection and how her words touch the hearts of those navigating life's most challenging moments. Sonia opens up about the emotional and transformative power of art, and how it serves as a tool for co...2024-12-1238 min

Adeptus On AirTransforming Dreams into Art with Sonia Iris Lozada | Letting the Creative Mind FlowToday on Adeptus On-Air, host Mike Hoffman chats with Sonia Iris Lozada, a dynamic writer and entertainer. Sonia discusses her journey as a poet and actress, exploring how her bicultural upbringing has shaped her writing from a young age. She shares her initial hesitance to publish her poetry, which she often kept private due to its personal nature, and her decision to create a collection of poetry books. Reflecting on her creative process, Sonia explains how meditation and dreams inspire her writing. Tune in to learn more about her experiences guest-starring on shows like NYPD Blue and ER, as well...2024-10-3129 min

Second Act ActorsEP 143: Sonia Iris Lozada: Fashion Designer Turned Actor & PoetIn this conversation, Sonia Iris Lozada shares her journey from fashion design to acting and the surprises she encountered in the entertainment industry. She also discusses the parallels between fashion design and acting, as well as her passion for writing and how her creative process is influenced by her background in acting. The conversation explores the themes of societal division, curiosity, gratitude, and the acting industry. Janet and Sonia discuss how the pandemic has exacerbated societal separation and the importance of curiosity in understanding others. They also delve into the impact of curiosity and gratitude on the acting career...2024-10-1145 min $Overheard at Chica\'s Café$ Overheard at Chica's Café026 Sonia Iris Lozada - AuditionsAs an aspiring actor, studying the craft is an essential part of the journey. One aspect that actors often neglect is understanding the evolution of a character, from script to screen. We will explore the different approaches to acting and why stage acting is not the same as acting on screen. 1. "From Script to Screen: The Evolution of a Character" Every character begins on the pages of a script, but it takes a skilled actor to bring them to life. Understanding the backstory, motivations, and conflicts of a character is crucial in creating a believable...2024-07-3110 min

Poetic ResurrectionSonia Iris Lozada - Awakening Dreams: A Poet's StruggleWriting poetry has been a passion of mine ever since I learned how to write. However, for the past couple of years, I have been determined to complete my next book in the Inspire Me Series, titled "Inspire Me: Awakening Dreams." Lately, though, my thoughts have been clouded and focused on sci-fi short stories instead. My goal is to finish this poetry book by summer so that I can fully dedicate myself to the short stories. It's strange how my writing habits have changed - from writing multiple poems a week to only one a month. Perhaps it's due...2024-04-1703 min

Mysterious Goings On with Alex GreenwoodLife on Set, Behind the Mic, and More with Sonia Iris LozadaIn this heartfelt episode, we reunite with the multi-talented Sonia Iris Lozada, an inspiring figure in the realms of poetry, acting, and podcasting. Sonia's dynamic presence has graced both stage and screen, capturing audiences with her performances in projects like season two of "Bosch Legacy." We dive into Sonia's dual passions for acting and writing, discussing the therapeutic aspects of her poetry, and her experience as a voice actress navigating the evolving landscape of the entertainment industry. Listeners get a glimpse into the reality of an actor's life, from the emotional demands of the craft to the...2024-02-0733 min $Overheard at Chica\'s Café$ Overheard at Chica's Café017 Sonia Iris Lozada - Life & Acting UpdatesMy life and acting updates. It's been a few months since my last post, mainly due to the writer's and actor's strike. Negotiations between SAG-AFTRA and AMPTP are ongoing, but I'm grateful for the updates each day. In the meantime, I've been attending many commercial auditions in person and through self-tapes. Although I haven't booked any of them yet, being put on avail several times in the last month tells me that I'm headed in the right direction. As a matter of fact, I have another call-back on Monday Oct 30th so let's hope for the best.2023-10-3004 min $Overheard at Chica\'s Café$ Overheard at Chica's Café014 Marabina Jaimes - Actor, Voiceover Artist & ProducerThis month we welcomed Marabina Jaimes, an amazing fellow actor. Our conversation was so lively that we kept interrupting each other! We touched on the SAG-AFTRA Actor's strike, a labor dispute concerning television and film. While it's still permitted to make commercials and do dubbing, many unions are supporting the writers and actors faced with the stalemate. Marabina has won numerous awards for her diverse talents. Sonia mentions the movie she appeared in alongside Bob Odenkirk—'Life Upside Down'. Tune into this fun and informative episode. Stage, Film, and Television Performer, Voice Talent, Director, and Producer. Best kn...2023-07-2629 min

Poetic ResurrectionLife with Barbara Ann BriggsBarbara Ann Briggs is this week's guest on the Poetic Resurrection Podcast where she discussed her journey into meditation and how it has helped her with her writing. She also shared a reading of her poem Alone which reflects the power of spirituality in helping to create meaningful content. She also graced us with a reading from her book: Pilgrimage on the Path of Love chapter 11. She’s currently working on her book: The Secret of Creative Abundance: Alignment with Your Spiritual Nature. Barbara Ann Briggs believes that meditation can be a powerful tool to he...2023-03-0927 min $Overheard at Chica\'s Café$ Overheard at Chica's Café009 Sonia Iris Lozada Acting ExperiencesOops! I forgot to get a guest for this month. If you listen to my other podcast, you'd know why. It's a downer, so I don't want to discuss it here. I decided I'd tell you about some films and TV shows and my experience with them. I basically just go through a few on my resume which you can catch on my website, https://sonialozada.com/resume/. You can see that on my IMDB profile. Most of my experiences on the set have been exciting and fun. Check out the tidbits you can find out about...2023-02-2807 min

Poetic ResurrectionLife - A Poem and Prayer for the GrievingLife - A Poem and Prayer for the Grieving I recently lost my mother and even though we knew it was coming, it was still a very difficult loss to accept. This poem and affirmation prayer is for those who are grieving. I've had many suggestions, but one of the most helpful that I have received is to set aside time to grieve. Pick a time and review the experiences, videos, notes, and other communications from the past loved one. May you find healing in this process. Bound Sorrow sweeps through my soul...2023-02-2806 min

Poetic ResurrectionLife with William Mackenzie-SmithIn this episode of the Poetic Resurrection Podcast, we have William Mackenzie-Smith. We discuss the various medicinal properties of CBD, CBDA, and THC for healing purposes. We laugh about youth mishaps with cannabis and how everything is dosage. His journey with shamanism, ayahuasca and soul retrieval. A really interesting, informative and enjoyable episode. Tune in! William Mackenzie-Smith Bio Described as an alchemist by LA Weekly, William Mackenzie-Smith was a photographer and cinematographer in England before moving to the United States where he began his study of shamanism and ethnobotany. A life-changing trip to the Amazon...2023-02-1552 min

Poetic ResurrectionLife - In Loving Memory of Martina AvilesIn Loving Memory of Martina Aviles Welcome to the January episode. As, many of you might know, I have slowed down the podcast over the holidays. I thought I would get a head start and work on creating new episodes and possibly have more episodes during the month. Well, that didn't happen. On January 3rd I lost my mother and I dedicate this episode to her. She had had dementia for several years but after several falls which lead to brain bleeds, which she bounced back from and we thought it was getting better. On January 2nd...2023-01-2611 min $Overheard at Chica\'s Café$ Overheard at Chica's Café008 Denise Sanchez from Bosch LegacyDenise Sanchez is the January guest on Overheard at Chica's Café. We met when I played her mom on the TV Show, Bosch Legacy. It was a great experience. Denise is fun and we talk about her career and self-care. We share our acting experiences, laugh and enjoy our conversation. Check out this entertaining episode. Denise Sanchez was born in Connecticut, where she spent her childhood and teenage years. She earned a degree in broadcast journalism before changing course and moving to NYC to pursue a modeling career. While living in Manhattan, she fell in love with a...2023-01-2534 min $Overheard at Chica\'s Café$ Overheard at Chica's Café007 2022 Yearend EpisodeIt's that time of the year where most of us reflect on what we did or didn't do in 2022. Looking forward to an upward emotion in 2023. I'm hopeful. Even though, like many others, I've had a challenging year in various aspects of my life. I feel hopeful and excited about the new year. It might be a dream, but I'm okay with it. We need to flourish with possibilities. As many know from my podcasts and blogs, I love comedies, enjoying a quiet evening with family and friends and quotes. Salvador Dali "Have no fear...2023-01-0103 min

Poetic ResurrectionHappy New Year! 2022 Yearend episodeIt's that time of the year where most of us reflect on what we did or didn't do in 2022. Looking forward to an upward emotion in 2023. I'm hopeful. Even though, like many others, I've had a challenging year in various aspects of my life. I feel hopeful and excited about the new year. It might be a dream, but I'm okay with it. We need to flourish with possibilities. As many know from my podcasts and blogs, I love comedies, enjoying a quiet evening with family and friends and quotes. Salvador Dali "Have no fear...2023-01-0103 min $Overheard at Chica\'s Café$ Overheard at Chica's Café006 Lindsay Jones - Tony Award Nominated Sound Designer & ComposerThis is an entertaining episode with one of my favorite people Lindsay Jones, a Tony Awards nominated Sound Designer & Composer. He explains how he got started in his career of composing music and sound design. We give a shout out to TSDCA.org (Theatrical Sound Designers and Composers Assoc.) which he is a founding member. We discuss the importance of music on film and stage projects, referring to well-known songs and their influence. In theatre, he has been nominated for the Tony Awards of Best Score and Best Sound Design of a Play. His Broadway credits include...2022-12-2236 min

Poetic ResurrectionLife, Grief & the Holidays with Adriana AvilaLife, grief and the holidays. During this time of the year is when many of us reflect on those we love who have passed and other changes in our lives where there’s a loss. Be it a family member, friend, pet, or a career. We all grieve in various ways. In this episode, Adriana Avila M.S., LMFT explains what we feel and what we can do to help ourselves during challenging times. A must listen. Grief, what describes your grief? Grief is unique to each and one of us. There is no wrong or right wa...2022-12-2136 min $Overheard at Chica\'s Café$ Overheard at Chica's Café005 Rick Garcia - Singer/SongwriterRick Garcia and I have been friends for many years and I just had no idea how much he's done in music, film and TV. Listen to this informative interview and learn what it takes to be successful. Rick Garcia was born and raised in San Diego, a small south Texas town located 80 miles from the Mexican border. After leaving South Texas he moved to Austin where he began his music career performing and touring with local bands before relocating to Los Angeles... ...as lead singer for bands, THE GREEN CAR MOTEL and earlier ACT o...2022-11-2323 min

Poetic ResurrectionLife with Jeanette YoffeJeanette Yoffe is the guest this month on Poetic Resurrection. We discuss her life as an adoptee, her solo show, we laugh and get emotional in this episode. Tune in to hear this amazing woman enlighten us about adoption. November is adoption month. Jeanette Yoffe, M.A., M.F.T. earned her Master's in Clinical Psychology, specializing in children, from Antioch University in June 2002. She treats children with serious psychological problems secondary to histories of abuse, neglect, and/or multiple placements. She has specialized for the past 20 years in the treatment of children who manifest serious deficits...2022-11-1639 min

Poetic ResurrectionLife and HelplessnessWhy do we feel helpless? What causes helplessness? I'm usually independent but currently what makes me feel helpless is the state of the world. I know I can't change the world by myself. But I can do something big or small to help the community. So, how can I give back? One way I give back is with this podcast. I search for topics that can help the listener ask introspective questions. The only one that has the answers to those questions would be the person asking them. I sometimes get those ah-ha moments, and I might have asked...2022-10-2605 min $Overheard at Chica\'s Café$ Overheard at Chica's Café004 Danny Mora - Life as an ActorDanny Mora is my guest this month. We reminisce about our first play together many decades ago. Where he couldn’t locate the entrance to the stage and the hysterical experiences of that night. We laugh about funny acting experiences and how we got into acting. This is a very enjoyable and entertaining episode – just like Danny. You’ll learn about acting, life and how to have fun. Tune in I know you’ll enjoy this episode. Daniel Edward Mora is an actor known for his work in the multiple Oscar-winning Disney film COCO, A RECURRING ROLE IN THE P...2022-10-261h 11

Poetic ResurrectionLife with Leon ConradOur guest is Leon Conrad, an author, educator, and story structure consultant and author of the recently released book Story and Structure: A Complete Guide. In this episode, we discuss harmony and how it relates to writing. We review different styles of writing with an emphasis on poetry. I was listening and learning at the same time. He’s entertaining and if you want to know about story structure, this episode is for you. Story and Structure: A complete guide is about story—as a dynamic force of life. More importantly, it’s a book about...2022-10-1240 min $Overheard at Chica\'s Café$ Overheard at Chica's Café003 Che'Rae Adams - Artistic DirectorIn this month’s episode we have Che’Rae Adams, Artistic Director of Playpenn and LA Writer’s Center. She’s has been a friend for decades. I’m not telling you how long, but decades. We discuss all entertainment. The enjoyment and love for our fields and our trials and tribulations of working in theatre and TV/Film. We discuss funny mishaps in theatre. Casting and self-taping. What it takes and how we work in our perspective careers. Join in. If you’re an actor, dramaturg, or in entertainment, you’ll find this conversation engaging. https://www.playpenn.o...2022-09-2837 min

Poetic ResurrectionLife: Season 5 IntroAs I start season five, I give much thought to what this season is. I’ll call it life, because that is what happens when we are making plans. Life sometimes defies us, challenges us, yet what I have learned is that it teaches us to move forward and when we refuse to move forward is when we see and feel the challenges. I’ve learned to stop and ask why. Why am I going through this? What am I to learn? What is my lesson? I find life can be challenging when I want it to go in one...2022-09-2804 min

Poetic ResurrectionAwakening Dreams - Season RecapThis has been my longest season and mainly to be honest I just didn’t know what theme I wanted for the next season. I feel it should be about life. It’s been challenging for many and myself so I figured let just discuss life’s journeys. I’ll be having more guest and as you probably have notice I’ve changed Poetic Resurrection Podcast to every two weeks with one guest per month and releases on either of these days: Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. We discussed the following topics in this season. I’ve added the links in...2022-09-1405 min

Poetic ResurrectionAwakening Dreams - Emotional & Mental ExhaustionThe last couple of weeks have been emotionally and mentally challenging. Not physically, even though I know that's something I should pay more attention to. Why are enjoyable moments in our lives fatiguing? I did a list. Traveling—exhausting. I wish they could beam me to where I want to go. As much as I enjoy being in different destinations. The airports, airplanes, ground transportation. Much of it is hurry and wait. On my trip to Chicago, the airplane from Burbank airport took off an hour late. Which I missed my connecting flight in Phoenix and ha...2022-09-0108 min $Overheard at Chica\'s Café$ Overheard at Chica's Café002 Uli Bella of OzomatliUli Bella is a founding member of the music group, Ozomatli. He and I have been friends for many years and I was excited to interview him for the show. We talk about the new album Marching On and its singles: El Destino & Marching On. Ozomatli’s journey from the formation of the group to the current core members. Their music collaborations with Gaby Moreno, Lisa Lisa and B-Real of Cypress Hill. Ozomatli's collaborative, energetic blend of multi-cultural music and activism has earned them three GRAMMYs®, four Hollywood Bowl shows, a TED Talk and much more. Since for...2022-08-1729 min

Poetic ResurrectionAwakening Dreams - Prioritizing and PromisesPrioritizing and Promises. This past weekend, I had everything planned. I was going to organize my guest/craft room by taking everything out and only keep what I will actually use and need. I woke up early on Saturday and then realized that I had an audition self-tape. On Friday, I remember replying to my agent that I will look at the sides for this TV show. Something was nagging at me to look at the sides in the morning. I figured I would clean the room then spend the rest of the day reviewing them. Didn’t...2022-08-1106 min

Poetic ResurrectionAwakening Dreams - Self-ForgivenessForgiving yourself means letting go of the feelings and emotions associated with what went wrong. You let go of any resentment or anger. It may be easier to do this when forgiving others, but many find it hard to do this for themselves. Betterhelp.com. What causes us to prolong self-forgiveness? Why is it easier to forgive another–and yet, difficult to forgive ourselves? Can we find joy in the chaos? Is it our own anger, bitterness, and stubbornness? When these feelings are felt, it's a sign for us to forgive–ourselves or others. Focus on t...2022-07-2609 min $Overheard at Chica\'s Café$ Overheard at Chica's Café001 Jerry Bell - Soul SingerThe premier episode of Overheard at Chica's Café is honored to present Jerry Bell. A legendary singer and martial artist. We discuss how he got started in both martial arts and as a singer. We have a great treat as he sings the song Just Believe in Love! Check it out. Jerry Bell is a stylist in all facets of life, whether it's singing, martial arts, or acting. His passion for music emanates from early vocal training while growing up in Philadelphia in a musical family which has produced gold and platinum albums for two decades. One of...2022-07-2042 min $Overheard at Chica\'s Café$ Overheard at Chica's Café000 Overheard at Chica's Café IntroWelcome to Overheard at Chica’s Café, Where Friends Meet is an entertainment podcast. After producing two other podcasts, Poetic Resurrection, which is An introspective look at life and our Perceptions and Beliefs. It’s a self-help poetry site and Chica and the Man, As Unscripted as it Gets, is about two podcasters, Alex and Sonia who talk about anything that comes to mind on the day of the recording. One of the episodes of Chica and the Man was called Overheard at Chica’s Café and I thought what a fun name for a podcast. It’s not goss...2022-07-2001 min

Poetic ResurrectionAwakening Dreams - Doreen Calderon This week on the Poetic Resurrection Podcast we have Doreen Calderon a friend, fellow actor, and transformation coach. We discuss acting experiences and how they led her to assist actors in recognizing their talents with self-awareness and acceptance. Stay tuned for a must-listen episode for performing artists. The Recognized Actor Doreen Calderon coaches experienced actors and artists who work in the industry, but crave more. She reliably helps professional artists wake up to the deepest and best they have inside them, then shows them how navigate their world with ease and grace. Clients gain clarity and understanding around the na...2022-07-1149 min

Poetic ResurrectionAwakening Dreams - Thierry KehouIn this week's episode, we speak with the multifaceted Thierry Kehou. We discuss publishing and his journey in translating to English literature from the black Francophone diaspora. We discuss Lampblack, a non-profit organization and magazine publishing Black writers globally that helped create. He's the Director of Programs & Partnerships for Poets & Writers where they offer Mapping the Maze, a professional development workshop for writers who are ready to make a concrete plan to get their work published. Thierry Kehou is a founder and board member of Lampblack, and a writer and literary translator from French. He holds a BA...2022-06-2741 min

Poetic ResurrectionAwakening Dreams - ExpectationsThis week on Poetic Resurrection we're going to discuss expectations. Why do we expect? What do we expect? I believe it depends on the circumstances. If I pay a vendor for a service or a product, I expect it to work. I also expect that this vendor has more knowledge than I do. For example, I expected I would do an episode last week. Well, I also expected to have the internet I pay for but that was not the case. It took me three days to get back online. It's good to be aware of expectations...2022-06-2007 min

Poetic ResurrectionAwakening Dreams - Evelyn EccardThis week on Awakening Dreams our return guest is Evelyn Eccard from Bravo Leadership Int'l (BLI). In this episode, we discuss what is important to us when it comes to employment, leadership, and what makes us truly happy with ourselves and others. Mentorship and coaching are reviewed (see link below for the previous episode). We discussed the Great Resignation and how employment expectations have changed. Tune in to this informative episode. It might be that AHA moment that is needed in your life. Evelyn Eccard is the founder of Bravo Leadership International. She named the company after li...2022-06-0634 min

Poetic ResurrectionAwakening Dreams - Paul MeixnerToday, on the Poetic Resurrection - Awakening Dreams we celebrate Memorial Day with guest Paul Meixner. Memorial Day is a holiday in the United States honoring the active-duty fallen soldiers. In 1966, the federal government declared Waterloo, New York the birthplace of Memorial Day. Waterloo was chosen because they had been celebrating their version of Memorial Day since May 5th, 1866. They honored fallen soldiers by putting flags and flowers on their graves, and close their businesses for the day. There is much emotion when it comes to soldiers. I know this is probably going to cause...2022-05-3019 min

Poetic ResurrectionAwakening Dreams - Mark A PearsonThis week on Poetic Resurrection Awakening Dreams we have attorney Mark A. Pearson. This is a must listen and save episode covering copyright law. It’s so informative, we discuss copyright law for authors, artists, musicians, and other creatives. If you have a question about creative copyright, this episode is a must listen and should answer many of your questions. Mark A Pearson is the principal counsel at ARC Law Group, a law firm focused on advising Creative, Talented, and Entrepreneurial clients in the areas of business, entertainment, sports, and technology law. Based in the San Francisco Ba...2022-05-231h 01

Poetic ResurrectionAwakening Dreams - MemoriesIn honor of Mental Health Month, we discuss memories. Why do we forget them? What causes us to forget? How do we comfort a loved one who has dementia? The last couple of months have been challenging in that my mom isn't well, but grateful that she is quickly recovering. Last year, we needed to move her into a nursing facility because of her dementia. It was heartbreaking. Seeing this vibrant outspoken woman's life change prompted me to find a comparison between depression and dementia. I've noticed not only my mom but some others I have known...2022-05-1606 min

Poetic ResurrectionAwakening Dreams - Diana RosenThis week we have Diana Rosen. She reads several poems Bus Stop Story and Nectarines from her book High Stakes & Expectations. We discuss her journey from a journalist, and non-fiction writer to her current poetry book. Listen in to this great story. DIANA ROSEN is an essayist, poet, and flash writer with credits in online and print journals here in the U.S., Australia, U.K., Canada, and India, including Existere, Ariel Chart, Rattle, and As It Ought to Be Magazine. She is also the author of ten nonfiction books and co-author of three others. She currently...2022-05-0949 min

Poetic ResurrectionAwakening Dreams - Overwhelmed Yet ExcitedOverwhelmed yet Excited Have you ever wished for a certain situation to happen, be it a career, family event, or a relationship, only to be overwhelmed when it does? There’s excitement there to see how a dream is materializing and then the overwhelmed button seems to turn on just when you feel your life is going your way. Is it because we’re not prepared? Can it be that we anticipated a different scenario? What we perceive is just that—a perception. This happened to me lately. As an actor, you want more opportunities to aud...2022-05-0206 min

Mysterious Goings On with Alex GreenwoodPoetic Inspiration with Sonia Iris LozadaSonia Iris Lozada returns to share news about her latest poetry collection, her acting career, and more! Lozada is a poet and performer fascinated with perceptions of time, history, dreams, psychology, and the metaphysical. Most of all, she is fascinated by interesting people, and it shows. Guests on her podcast, Poetic Resurrection, rave about her warmth, intelligent conversation, and genuine concern for what they have to say. Listen to her first appearance on the show here. Buy the book here. Poetic Resurrection Chica and the Man Connect: ...2022-04-2833 min

Poetic ResurrectionAwakening Dreams - Martina Reisz NewberryThis week we are honored to have Martina Reisz Newberry return to the show. We discuss her poem Glyphs in the Canyon from her new book Glyphs. We reflect on life's questions of reincarnation, thoughts, dreams, and perceptions. Martina Reisz Newberry is the author of 7 books of poetry. Her most recent book is GLYPHS, due out in May 2022 from Deerbrook Editions. She is also the author of BLUES FOR FRENCH ROAST WITH CHICORY, available from Deerbrook Editions, the author of NEVER COMPLETELY AWAKE ( from Deerbrook Editions), WHERE IT GOES (Deerbrook Editions), LEARNING BY ROTE (Deerbrook Editions), RUNNING...2022-04-2529 min

Poetic ResurrectionAwakening Dreams - Inspire Me PerceptionIn continuing the celebration of poetry month. Poetic Resurrection will have two poet interviews. We again will welcome Martina Reisz Newberry and a newcomer to our podcast, Diana Rosen. In this episode, I will discuss and read a few poems from Inspire Me: Perception. Inspire Me: Perception was recently re-edited and we will release a compilation book of the first two Inspire Me books this month with a preview of five poems from my upcoming book Inspire Me: Awakening Dreams. Enjoy! The poems in this episode include “Silhouette”—a poem about a traumatic experience “Food”—a poem about...2022-04-1808 min

Poetic ResurrectionAwakening Dreams - Inspire Me: RawIn celebration of poetry month. Poetic Resurrection will interview poets and links to previous poet interviews. In this episode, I will be discussing and reading a few poems from Inspire Me: Raw. Inspire Me: Raw was recently re-edited and a compilation book of the first two Inspire Me books will be released this month with a preview of five poems from my upcoming book Inspire Me: Awakening Dreams. Enjoy! Citizen poem was written several months before Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico. When this happened, I was surprised that many didn’t know Puerto Ricans are American Citizens. Th...2022-04-1205 min

Poetic ResurrectionAwakening Dreams - Season 4 IntroIn this week’s episode and intro to season four, we’re going to discuss Awakening Dreams. The next book entitled, Inspire Me: In Time of Need, we changed the subtitled to Awakening Dreams. In Time of Need was a working title and since the pandemic has lessened, Awakening Dreams is a much better description of what many have experience. There is a newly re-edited compilation book coming out this month. Includes the first two books in the Inspire Me series and then five poems from my upcoming book—Inspire Me: Awakening Dreams. The topic for this season i...2022-04-0404 min

Poetic ResurrectionWomen’s History Month - PoetsIn finishing Women’s History Month, these accomplished poets have the essence of life and experience. With all the women in this month, I have learned much about them and myself. I am truly grateful to all the women on the podcast. Please listen to these inspiring talks. It is with honor I present: Martina Reisz Newberry does a reading of the poem “Subsequence” from Blues for French Roast with Chicory. We discuss the suffix “ess”, ageism and creativity and how it affects the perceptions of being. Cultural perceptions of age and value are discussed and explored. http...2022-03-2803 min

Poetic ResurrectionWomen’s History Month - Healing PoetsWomen’s History Month – Healing Poets Poetic Resurrection has featured various female poets. the talks are divided by the essence of the topic. There are two types of poets on this podcast. This week we will discuss healing poets. The difference between the two since poetry is healing in itself is these talks have the sense of healing others as in self-help/mindfulness. I, myself fit under this category and you can catch any of the many poems on the podcast. For the sake of this episode, I will add a link to the bottom to my talk...2022-03-2104 min

Poetic ResurrectionWomen’s History Month - Women LeadersThank you for tuning in to the Poetic Resurrection Podcast. In celebration of Women's History Month, I am honoring the amazing women that have been on the podcast, and I hope you join me by listening to them and their incredible stories and gifts of knowledge. I’ve been honored by having such brilliant women on my podcast and this week we are focusing on leadership. Next week we will celebrate female poets and writers. Please stay tuned. Poetic Resurrection is available on all podcast platforms including, Apple Music, Google, Pandora, iHeart, Amazon, and many others. Ev...2022-03-1405 min

Poetic ResurrectionColors of Life - Season 3 RecapWelcome to the Poetic Resurrection Podcast's Colors of Life Season 3 recap. I'd like to thank the following guest for their knowledge and talent on the podcast. There are links below in the notes and you can also find us on Apple/Itunes, Spotify, Pandora, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Audible, Google and many other podcast platforms. Luis J. Rodriguez reads his poem "Always Running". This poem describes the hardships of poverty, love loss, and how he dealt with these experiences. https://poeticresurrection.podbean.com/e/colors-of-life-luis-j-rodriguez/ Luivette Resto read her poem "Living on I...2022-03-0703 min

Poetic ResurrectionColors of Life - Christoph JenkinsIn honor of Black History Month, we close season three of the Poetic Resurrection Podcast with Christoph Jenkins. Haiku poet and founder of The Poet Life, Christoph Jenkins and I discuss various subjects and learned how poets can have an income from being a poet. Great information for poets on this podcast episode. Christoph Jenkins, Founder & CEO of The Poet Life, is a poet and entrepreneur. He began writing poetry in grade school and soon found it to be his passion. Running The Poet Life has led him to become an advocate in the community and a bui...2022-03-0142 min

Poetic ResurrectionColors of Life - CEO Spoken KingThis week on Poetic Resurrection we have CEO Spoken King as our guest. He does a reading of his poem “The Black King Song”. The Black King Song By CEO Spoken King Yes, I know who I am. I'm a black King. Yes, I'm more than just a man. So listen to my story, Because I'm about to tell it as best as I can. The world recently started to love me. From my bronze skin to my afro From my braids to my dreads that bare many knowledge. So tell me who from the beginning was actually thinking...2022-02-2246 min

Poetic ResurrectionColors of Life - ContentmentIn this week's episode, we discuss contentment. What is it like to be content? Is it different from being happy? Happiness is an emotional state characterized by feelings of joy, satisfaction, contentment, and fulfillment. While happiness has many different definitions, it is often described as involving positive emotions and life satisfaction. Kendra Cherry. Contentment is an emotional state of satisfaction that can be seen as a mental state, maybe drawn from being at ease in one's situation, body and mind. Contentment could be a state of having accepted one's situation. Wikipedia Why do we create contin...2022-02-1408 min

Poetic ResurrectionColors of Life - Dr Egypt IrediaThis week we have Dr. Egypt Iredia. She performs a reading of her poem My Child-Like Eyes and the concept and development of the poem. We discuss her journey from a medical doctor, developing a holistic method for her patients, and her love for hidden knowledge and healing. Dr. Egypt is a multi-passionate, healer, physician, poet, metaphysician, and non-linear creative. She believes that minimalism, slow living, and living a spiritual and intentional life are all-powerful healing forces. She believes in using all of our wonderful gifts to show up authentically in our lives. She has many passions...2022-02-0747 min

Poetic ResurrectionColors of Life - Nothingness & NumbnessColors of Life - Nothingness and numbness We sometimes interchange these terms with how we feel, but they are different. Nothingness is a term in philosophy that is of a higher power (In existentialism, the void is associated with the belief that nothing structures existence. Within this theoretical framework, the nothingness or meaninglessness of human existence is thought to be the primary cause of existential anxiety or anguish. APA Dictionary) I’ve spoken with several people and they have informed me of their feelings of numbness. “There have been moments in my life when I’ve become numb t...2022-01-3106 min

Poetic ResurrectionColors of Life - Jasmine Di AngeloThis week on the Poetic Resurrection podcast, we have poet/actor Jasmine DiAngelo. We discuss and she reads her poem “Halves of Halves”. The poem reflects on being multicultural from Denmark and coming to Los Angeles at a young age. Check out this unique discussion on identity and acceptance. Jasmine was born along the North Sea and learned how to walk under a Scandinavian sun (aka Denmark). She then made a quick, twenty-year pit stop in Los Angeles where she was raised acting on sound stages, in casting offices and sparring boys at her parents’ Taekwondo studio. Once b...2022-01-2434 min

Poetic ResurrectionColors of Life - Lynne ThompsonThis week on Poetic Resurrection we welcome Los Angeles Poet Laureate Lynne Thompson. We discuss her poem Invention, her experiences of being an adoptee. We laugh about rejection letters and go into detail about her journey in becoming the poet laureate. Lynne Thompson is Poet Laureate for the City of Los Angeles. She is the author of Start With a Small Guitar and Beg No Pardon, winner of the Perugia Book Award and the Great Lakes Colleges Association’s New Writers Award, and Fretwork, winner of the Marsh Hawk Poetry Prize. Thompson’s work has been publi...2022-01-1728 min

Poetic ResurrectionColors of Life - Teddy A Children’s StoryA couple of years ago, I was thinking of writing children’s books, I came up with this story called Teddy. It was named after a teddy bear that I’ve had for many years. Today’s mood I wanted it to be uplifting and have something children can listen to. Self-reflection is always a good thing, but today we’re going to have fun with a simple rhyming children’s story. Enjoy the story of Teddy and his friends. Please let me know what you think in the comments. Have a blessed day. Teddy bea...2022-01-1203 min

Poetic ResurrectionColors of Life - Grieving DreamsColors of Life—Grieving Dreams Grieving Dreams is when we review our lives and realize a dream we have pursued for so long doesn’t benefit us anymore. I recorded an episode of my other podcast, Chica and the Man with my co-host Alex Greenwood. We talked about career changes and how they affected us. (Listen to that episode here). How we grieve when we have pursued a job, career, or a business and gave our heart and soul to it only to have to let it go. We know it’s the right thing to do...2022-01-0306 min

Poetic ResurrectionChica & the Man Yearend 2021HAPPY NEW YEAR! This is a bonus episode from Chica and the Man Podcast. Many of you know I have another podcast that I co-host with Alex Greenwood of Mysterious Goings On Podcast This is Chica and the Man's year-end episode. We humorously reflect on 2021 and the near future of where our lives, career, and self-care. We discuss lessons we've learned and be open to new experiences and appreciation for the now. Alex released his eighth book in John Pilate's Mysteries entitled Pilate's Faith available on Amazon. Sonia is wor...2021-12-3143 min

Poetic ResurrectionColors of Life - Yearend 2021Yearend episode 2021 Here we are at the end of 2021. Another year of the pandemic. When this pandemic started, it was a time to reflect. Reflect, I did and now in the second year–I’d like it to end. I’ve been vaccinated and boosted and, to be honest, I don’t want any more vaccinations, but it’s not about me—it’s about those around me. I want the pandemic to end. These last two years have been a challenging and trying time. I had a friend die this year of covid. I’ve had a scare with my...2021-12-2706 min

Poetic ResurrectionColors of Life - Luivette RestoThis week on Poetic Resurrection we have Luivette Resto. We discuss her poem Living on Islands Not Found on Maps. How growing up bi-culturally and using Spanglish or as I like to call it “fusion of words”. We had a great time conversing about Puerto Rican culture. I love guests I can laugh with and laugh we did. Luivette Resto was born in Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico, but proudly raised in the Bronx. Her two books of poetry, Unfinished Portrait, and Ascension were published by Tía Chucha Press. Her third collection of poetry is from FlowerSong Press...2021-12-2151 min

Poetic ResurrectionColors of Life -ConfusionColors of Life – Confusion This week on Poetic Resurrection we discuss confusion. Sometimes I wonder why we go through experiences and maybe read too much into it and then we’re confused. This month didn’t get off to a great start for me. My computer crashed and I’m still recovering my info. I usually have an episode ready each Monday but that hasn’t happened this month. One of the pluses so far this month is that I visited my family in Chicago and I’m blessed to have my parents in good health. What is co...2021-12-1506 min

Poetic ResurrectionColors of Life - Luis J. RodriguezThis week, we are honored to have Luis J. Rodriguez back on the Poetic Resurrection Podcast. Luis reads his poem, Always Running. This poem describes the hardships of poverty, love loss, and how Luis dealt with his experiences. We discuss the difficulties of growing up in the hood, living in tenements full of roaches, rats, and despair. Always Running All night vigil. My two-and-a-half-year-old boy and his 10-month-old sister lay on the same bed, facing opposite ends; their feet touching. They looked soft...2021-11-2958 min

Poetic ResurrectionColors of Life - Birth of Dough PoemOne evening, I had a visualization of a baker in the 1500s, working in a sweltering environment making bread. This imagery was so vivid, I wrote it down and decided to write the poem Birth of Dough. After much research into bakers of that period, I learned they were responsible for the main food source of the town. The Black Plague resurfaced around the 1530s in Europe and Nostradamus was a plague doctor then. Unfortunately, his wife and two children died during the plague. Please see the links below for further information and reading on the subject.2021-11-1603 min

Poetic ResurrectionColors of Life - Animism & PossessionsWhile cleaning and decluttering, I wondered why we give our mental power to possessions? Why is it so difficult to let go of items? Will we need it later? Was it a gift from a loved one? Did we have a moment of weakness and buy an expensive item that we don’t use? Is it because we have given it a soul/spirit? Wikipedia states, “Animism is the belief that objects, places, and creatures all possess a distinct spiritual essence. Potentially, animism perceives all things-animals, plants, rocks, rivers, weather system, human handiwork, and perhaps even words-as animated and aliv...2021-11-0805 min

Poetic ResurrectionColors of Life - Ram Dass and BeingI watched an entire season of Ram Dass teachings and all the quotes this week are his. The teachings had everything in it from his disliking of people, to his sexuality, to his questioning of Enlightenment. But what I noticed throughout the entire season it’s about being. He was just being. How difficult it is for most of us to just be. Just sit still to quiet the mind and just be. So much of what we learn is to be a doer or a thinker or a seeker. “The thinking mind is w...2021-11-0106 min

Poetic ResurrectionColors of Life - The Little GirlYesterday, I was honored to once again interview Luis J. Rodriguez for an upcoming episode on Poetic Resurrection. We spoke for about two hours and we had an amazing conversation about many subjects, including sexual abuse. Being a survivor of this, I had written the poem The Little Girl featured in my first book, Inspire Me: Raw. I’m grateful to my parents for being there for me. It was an experience I thought I had overcome since I could talk about the situation. But, I hadn’t. It wasn’t until I wrote the poem that I could...2021-10-2505 min

Poetic ResurrectionColors of Life - My StoryA speech I gave over the weekend prompted this week’s episode. Poetic Resurrection is in its third season and I realized I haven’t told you my story. How did I get started in poetry, writing, and acting? I grew up in Chicago to loving parents who stated “follow your dreams”. My parents were the working poor, but during the holidays we had live music parties with family and friends. Therefore, I wanted to be a singer-songwriter. My poetry became lyrics for songs I wrote in the 80s. Yes, I’m dating myself. I was a punk rocke...2021-10-1906 min

Poetic ResurrectionColors of Life - Season 3 IntroWelcome to season 3 of the Poetic Resurrection Podcast. This season we will touch upon the “Colors of Life”, an international perspective with an introspective edge. We have poets and writers of different backgrounds who will read and discuss their writings. This is a breakaway from the usual podcast which steers away from politics and religion. They will speak about what happens in their culture, belief systems, and challenges they face. As always, love and acceptance are our perspectives. Just the experiences and acceptance of self and others. Join us for this insightful look at international existence and the different cult...2021-10-1002 min

Poetic ResurrectionSeason Two RecapThanking all our guests and listening audience for joining us for Season Two of the Poetic Resurrection Podcast. Jaclyn Steele—Soul of Connection we discuss the Soul Connection and how our soul’s calling intertwines our lives, beliefs, and our connection with others. Alex Greenwood—Soul of Mystery We laugh, joke, and discuss the soul of writing mysteries. Trini Rodriquez—Soul of Healing We discuss Native American and Mexican American sweat-lodges and how this brings you closer to your soul. Che’Rae Adams—Soul of Writing We discuss what it takes to write a good story and how the story ge...2021-10-0404 min

Poetic ResurrectionSoul of Imperfection with Louise Alexandra ErskineIn our final episode of season 2, we have an amazing discussion with the lovely Louise Alexandra Erskine. We discuss toxic relationships, parenting, and being a single mother raising boys and how her poetry and photography clarified and taught her acceptance of being imperfect. We are all a work in progress. Louise Alexandra Erskine is a poet, photographer, and content creator learning through a lifetime of passion and heartbreak Louise writes about her relationships and experiences in life, love, loss, surviving domestic abuse, and falling in love the right way—with herself! Louise experienced success early in writing po...2021-09-271h 07

Poetic ResurrectionSoul of You with Andrew SeatonOur guest this week is Andrew Seaton author of Spiritual Awakening Made Simple. We discuss spiritual awakening and how it's simple, grief, and other emotions affecting our perceptions. Check out this informative interview. Andrew Seaton is a spiritual author, teacher, counselor, and mentor for spiritual awakening. For more than four decades, he delved deeply into educational philosophy and psychology; old wisdom and new science; reports of higher consciousness; and a wide range of personal development, holistic wellness, and spiritual awareness practices. As Andrew experienced all the personal ups and downs of his life, his working life was...2021-09-2052 min

Poetic ResurrectionSoul of Storytelling with Charlie SheldonCharlie Sheldon is based in Washington and is the author of Strong Heart, Adrift, and the third book in the series Totem (see links below). Charlie went to Yale University and UMass, where he received a Masters Degree in Wildlife Biology/Resource Management. He worked in the fishing industry for 15 years as a deckhand, mate, skipper, and consultant, then relocated to the Pacific Northwest in 1990 to be near Olympic National Park. He worked at seaports for nearly 30 years as a planner, project manager, and executive. When he retired from seaports in 2012...2021-09-141h 10

Poetic ResurrectionSoul of a Relationship with Melissa Da SilvaThe Soul of a Relationship with Melissa Da Silva. We discuss her book Lose Me. Her journey from a toxic relationship to self-acceptance and love. We discuss grieving of love lost. Melissa Da Silva is a Canadian writer who grew up in Toronto, ON. She went to Humber College for Business. Melissa's been writing since she was 18. In 2020 she self-published her first book called Lose me. It's about a toxic relationship and the importance of loving yourself. Lose me debuted as a top seller on Amazon. Inspired by her own life events, she hopes people can...2021-09-0538 min

Poetic ResurrectionSoul of Giving with Samuel Ashe IIIn this week's episode, we have Sammy Ashe II. He performs a reading of his song "Enemy" sung by Fanesha Fabre. We listen to her singing it and find out what prompted him to write the song, This is an entertaining conversation about everything from music, the Ashe Academy, and how our experiences teach us to help ourselves and others. Samuel Jonathan Ashe II, better known as Sammy Ashe is the Executive Director and Co-Founder of The Ashe Academy, a nonprofit focused on addressing the access and opportunity gap for Students of Color pursuing the Arts & STEM...2021-08-291h 13

Poetic ResurrectionThoughts Contradict Affirmations Talk & MeditationThis week we discuss why thoughts contradict affirmations. They contradict because we state them but our subconscious mind isn’t believing it. i.e., I am wealthy – my bank account states differently. This is because our negative self-talks are repeated over and over. EX: Someone annoys you – there will be a thought & an emotion associated with it and we usually repeat something like "I can't believe they did that" and now you have created an affirmation. We usually read off affirmations like a list with no emotion. I am wealthy, I am safe, I am prosper...2021-08-2410 min

Poetic ResurrectionSoul of Understanding with Rick WhiteThis week our guest is Rick White author of Before & Beyond Understanding. We have a great discussion about grief, life, illness and acceptance of self, our value, and how life changes. With his book, he hopes to have a positive impact on the reader’s life. From his being in the army to dealing with chronic illness, he put his heart into sharing the lessons that have helped him along his personal path. Rick White - A simple guy with sometimes hard-won and sometimes spiritually provided wisdom - shares what he's learned in a way we can al...2021-08-161h 00

Poetic ResurrectionSoul of the Self with Joachim BrackxThis week we have Joachim Brackx. We discuss the self and how our perceptions play an important part in compassion, self-love, and acceptance. Joachim Brackx was born at the seaside in Belgium and had a successful career as a singer and composer before turning to entrepreneurship. As he healed himself from trauma, grew as a human being, and connected with others and himself more deeply, he decided to help others walk a similar path. This is how the podcast Relating to Self was born, based on the insight that the most important relationship we will ever...2021-08-1036 min

Poetic ResurrectionSoul of My Father with Martin EspadaPoetic Resurrection is honored to present Pulitzer Prize finalist, Puerto Rican poet Martin Espada for an intimate and informative conversation. Martin reads his poem Letter to My Father from his book Floaters. We discuss the effects of Hurricane Maria on Puerto Rico, the people, and especially the town of his father’s birth Utuado. We discussed historical events and perceptions of Puerto Rico and its people in this heartfelt interview. This episode contains some controversial views. Martín Espada has published more than twenty books as a poet, editor, essayist, and translator. His new book of...2021-08-0350 min

Poetic ResurrectionSoul of Self-Love with Jonathan TroenThis week on Poetic Resurrection we have Jonathan Troen. We have a lively conversation about the Self-Love Revolution. What it means to learn to love and accept ourselves so we can learn to love and accept others. Jonathan Troen is a Life Mastery Coach and creator of the Self Love Revolution. His mission: To help people find the joy inside of themselves. Jonathan spent 20 years in the music and entertainment business, living the life of his dreams and interviewing the biggest stars in the world. But he still w...2021-07-2656 min

Faithful Film FanaticHollywood Homicide ft. Sonia Iris LozadaI have a lovely interview with Sonia Iris Lozada, where we discuss her career as an actress, meditation, her poetry, her 'Poetic Ressurection' podcast, and review the film, 'Hollywood Homicide' a film which she worked on. Please leave a like and a comment. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ffilmfanaticgmailcom/message 2021-07-2056 min

Poetic ResurrectionSoul of Intention with Dr. Ian BrooksOur guest this week is Dr. Ian Brooks. We had a lively discussion on the process of intention. How the pandemic, perceptions, and beliefs affect our lives and how we can change the characters we created in our story. His recently released book Intention—Building Capabilities that Transform Your Story is available wherever books are sold. Dr. Ian Brooks is the chief executive and founder of Rhodes Smith Consulting leading transformations of people and organizations for over 24 years. Ian has extensive experience in executive and leadership development, change management, business performance consulting, and communication planning....2021-07-1859 min

Poetic ResurrectionSoul of Writing with Che'Rae AdamsThis week our guest is the amazing Che'Rae Adams. We discuss what it takes to write a good story and how the story germinates from the soul. That inner voice drawing us to write our story. We discuss the concept sentence, the why of writing and even when we write a memoir or solo show there is a beginning, middle, and an end. Che'Rae Adams is a teacher, director, producer, and dramaturg. She is passionate about writers and helping them to develop their work. In 2006 she started the LA Writers Center which is a membership company designed...2021-07-1130 min

Poetic ResurrectionLetting Go Meditation with the Four ElementsThis visualization meditation is for letting go using nature’s four elements of Water, Fire, Earth, and Air. Working on letting go of an idea, person, thought, or perception is challenging. By applying the four elements of earth, fire, air, and water in visualizing the obstacle is useful in cleansing it away. Use one subject you’d like to release and approach it. It is best to apply only one issue at a time. You can use this meditation to address other experiences in a different session. Find a comfortable spot where you won’t be int...2021-07-0609 min

Poetic ResurrectionSoul of Healing with Trini RodriguezThis week on Poetic Resurrection we have an informative talk with Trini Rodriguez discussing Native American and Mexican American sweat-lodges and how this brings you closer to your soul. We discuss healing and talking circles and how they facilitate the “self” in becoming “whole” and the Aztec (Sun) calendar and how it guides you to the essence of your character. Trini Rodriguez (AKA Tlazohteotl) is co-founder and former Executive Director of Tia Chucha’s Centro Cultural & Bookstore (www.tiachucha.org), a cultural center/bookstore in L.A's San Fernando Valley that transforms community through ancestral knowledge, the arts, liter...2021-07-0435 min

Poetic ResurrectionSoul of Mystery with Alex GreenwoodThis week we have Alex Greenwood. Alex is the host and producer of The Mysterious Goings On podcast in which I had the privilege of being a guest. We had so much fun that I had to have Alex on this week's episode. Please give it a listen. We laugh, joke, and discuss the soul of mystery writing. Alex Greenwood is an award-winning writer, public relations consultant, podcaster, speaker, and former journalist. He is best known as the author of the John Pilate Mysteries and host/producer of the Mysterious Goings On podcast and the PR After Hours...2021-06-2054 min

Poetic ResurrectionSoul Connection with Jaclyn SteeleWelcome to season two of the Poetic Resurrection Podcast. In the first episode of season two, we discuss the Soul Connection with guest Jaclyn Steele and how our soul’s calling intertwines our lives, beliefs, and our connection with others. Jaclyn Steele is a podcaster (Self Discovery with Jaclyn Steele), blogger (www.jaclynsteele.com), and Self-Discovery Coach. She helps her clients normalize the human experience, create alignment, step into their sense of self-worth, and walk a path of radical self-belief so that they can achieve what they want to in this life. Podcast: http...2021-06-1446 min

Poetic ResurrectionSeason 2 Intro with the Poem Free MeWelcome to season two of the Poetic Resurrection Podcast. This season’s theme is the Journey of the Soul, or as others might call it the higher self, the inner voice, universal knowledge, and inspiration. It’s that inner voice that teaches us our purpose and loves all no matter our differences. It inspires, it’s tolerant, it’s accepting and appreciative. “What lies behind you and what lies in front of you, pales in comparison to what lies inside of you.” Ralph Waldo Emerson In this season we’ll address the soul of love, connection, writ...2021-06-0703 min

Poetic ResurrectionSacred Land of Wishes & Dream poetry readingThis poetry book came into being from dreams and meditations. Below is an excerpt from the introduction and a reading of Sacred Land of Wishes and Dreams. Each stanza stands on its own and the last stanza in the book brings the entire poetry collection together. FOLLOW: Akashic Dreaming Through Time captures the essence of life and its difficulties in continuing to pursue our beliefs even though they might no longer serve us throughout our lives. Every stanza emulates the traveling soul. The individuals’ experiences from anger to forgiveness and acceptance which guides us home. 2021-05-3101 min

Poetic ResurrectionPoetic Resurrection Season 1 RecapThank you and welcome to season one recap. This has been a great and knowledgeable season. I started doing this podcast to help others ask self-reflecting questions and in interviewing the amazing guests, I’m the one that has acquired knowledge. I want to thank all my listeners for tuning in to the Poetic Resurrection Podcast. It has been a blessing on the great response we’ve had. I’d like to thank the following podcast guests who have made the podcast informative and I appreciate their expertise. Nancy Hinman Martina Reisz Newberry Barb M...2021-05-2402 min

Mysterious Goings On with Alex GreenwoodThe Poetry of Time and Acceptance with Sonia Iris LozadaHow can the properties of time and acceptance flow through poetry? We asked poet and performer Sonia Iris Lozada. Lozada is fascinated with perceptions of time, history, dreams, psychology, and the metaphysical. Her #1 bestselling publications include Inspire Me: Raw (2017), Follow Akashic Dreaming through Time (2019), and Inspire Me: Perception (2019). In this far-ranging and fun conversation, we learn about poetry as a means of self-help, and even a little bit about her life in Hollywood (did we mention she shared the screen with Harrison Ford and Christian Bale?) Her upcoming book is entitled Inspire Me: In Time of Need...2021-05-2042 min

Poetic ResurrectionPerceptions of Leadership & Poetry with Lindani NjiePoetic Resurrection is honored to have leadership advocate and poet Lindani Njie. We had a great conversation about leadership and how with poetry life can be empowering. Lindani reads his powerful poem The Shadow Leads -is an attempt to expand on leadership outsides the narrow definitions that exclude women. He wanted to touch on transformational leadership, inclusive leadership, leadership as a software, and the leadership that matters. This creative piece is intended to recognize the role women play in society and recognize them as leaders, change-makers, and innovators. On May 25, 2021, the Voices of Victory album will be r...2021-05-171h 02

disembodiedinterview with sonia iris lozadaSonia Iris Lozada is a poet and performer fascinated with perceptions of time, history, dreams, psychology and the metaphysical. Her #1 bestselling publications include Inspire Me: Raw (2017), Follow Akashic Dreaming through Time (2019) and Inspire Me: Perception (2019). Her upcoming book is entitled “Inspire Me: In Time of Need” which is the third in the Inspire Me series. Poetry has always been Sonia’s way of explaining the bi-cultural world around her.As an actor for both stage and screen, she has appeared in films such as Out of the Wild and Expired among others. Her podcast, "Poetic Resurrecti...2021-03-311h 19

Prolific Pulse Press PodcastPoet Talk with Sonia Iris Lozada by Lisa TomeySonia Iris Lozada is a poet and performer fascinated with perceptions of time, history, dreams, and the metaphysical. Her #1 bestselling publications include Inspire Me: Raw (2017), Follow Akashic Dreaming through Time (2019), and Inspire Me: Perception (2019). Her upcoming book is entitled “Inspire Me: In Time of Need” which is the third in the “Inspire Me series”. Poetry has always been Sonia’s way of explaining the bi-cultural world around her. As an actor for both stage and screen, she has appeared in films such as Out of the Wild and Expired among others. Her podcast, "Poetic Resurrection" is in development and slated to la...2020-12-3029 min