In this episode of the Birds in the Sky podcast, host Matthew Crane speaks with Mansa Bey, an American folk artist and veteran. Mansa shares his journey from military service in the Army National Guard to discovering his passion for writing and poetry during his deployment in Iraq.
He discusses how writing became a therapeutic outlet for him and how he now runs a creative writing workshop called Veterans Voices, aimed at helping fellow veterans express their experiences. The conversation also delves into the healing power of music and art, the importance of storytelling for veterans, and Mansa's future endeavors, including his work with Healing Frontline Heroes, which offers healing retreats for veterans.
Mansa emphasizes the significance of creating a space for veterans to share their stories and the transformative power of art in the healing process.
Find More about Mansa and his work here: https://www.land-studio.org/artists/meet-the-artists/mansa-bey
Healing Frontline Heroes: https://www.healingfrontlineheroes.org/veterans-first-responders
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MansaLamontBey
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