In this episode of the Liberation is Lit podcast, we sit down with Latina poet and author Brandy Del Río to discuss the transformative power of poetry and storytelling. We explore themes of feminism, Latin history, and the impact of cultural heritage in writing. Del Río shares insights into her creative process, the challenges faced while compiling her poetry collection 'I Thought We Were Post Me Too,' and the importance of using one's voice as a form of protest. Tune in for a compelling discussion on the role of art in social change and the significance of storytelling in preserving cultural identity. 

00:00 Welcome to Liberation is Lit

00:17 Meet Brandy Del Rio

00:56 Discussing Poetry and Themes

06:46 Challenges in Compiling the Collection

08:57 Using Poetry as Protest

15:33 Empowering the Next Generation

19:06 Where to Find Brandy's Work

20:21 Closing Remarks and Contact Information

Brandy’s Book

I Thought We Were Post MeToo

Where to Find Brandy

bdrwrites.com

@BDRWrites on IG and Tik Tok 

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