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Rachel Wiley is a poet, performer and body positive activist from Columbus, Ohio. She has competed in multiple National Poetry Slam Competitions and was a finalist twice in 2011. She has toured nationally performing at slam venues, colleges, and festivals. Her work has appeared on Upworthy, The Huffington Post, The Militant Baker, and Everyday Feminism.
Join us on this episode as we discuss how she got into poetry, her choice to be Childfree and to hear Rachel teach me about body positivity and fat-shaming, among other subjects. Rachel also opens up about her journey of acceptance and, oh, the lessons she leaves with her words are priceless.
You can follow Rachel here for updates on her next performances:
https://www.instagram.com/dangerouslyinchub/
https://www.facebook.com/RachelWileyPoetry/
If you want to grab a copy of her books, find them on Amazon by clicking these links:
Fat Girl Finishing School: https://www.amazon.com/dp/098900922X/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_ltsvEbJJE56S5
Nothing Is Okay: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1943735301/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_9tsvEbXP94EAH
This is the link to The Pink Door Writing Retreat: https://www.pinkdoorretreat.com/ (Please donate!)
And here are the links to a couple of Rachel's AWESOME poems (including Paper Babies):
https://www.facebook.com/RachelWileyPoetry/videos/2354551144648772/
https://www.facebook.com/RachelWileyPoetry/videos/2312530158804516/
Happy listening!
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