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April 15, 2025 39 mins

What if your words are the spark someone else needs?

In this powerful episode of Ink Speak, I share some of the origin story of Tempest Press, the new women-owned publishing company of mine and Chelsea Chatts amplifying underrepresented voices in a world drowning in sameness. Inspired by a poem from queer Indigenous poet Melachoir, I explore why follower count shouldn’t determine who gets heard, why we desperately need new voices, and how even one poem can ignite a movement.

This episode is a rally cry for creators, dreamers, and misfits who feel unseen in traditional spaces—a reminder that beauty can still rise from the wicked, and your voice matters more than you know.

🎙 Topics include:

  • The flaws of the current publishing industry
  • Fighting gatekeeping with authenticity
  • Creating impact beyond social media numbers
  • Amplifying marginalized voices through art
  • Building a future where beauty and truth lead the way
  • How to persist in a wicked world

📣 Because we don’t need more noise—we need your voice.

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