Lights On, Lights Out! | Creators Conversation with Joey Tucker ”Mr. Enlightenment”

In this episode of the Brothers In Company Podcast presents Creators Conversation, join host Chris "C-Lyric" Wynn and his special guest, revered poet and educator, Joey Tucker "Mr. Enlightenment" for a fascinating, deep-dive conversation into the poetry community of Charleston, South Carolina.

Joey’s poetic journey began with a personal love for rap and hip-hop, eventually blooming into a passion for penning his own verses. This passion, spurred by a hint of adversity, led to several published works including famed poetry books 'Flicker,' and 'Wallets and Purses.' Get an inside look at his lustrous journey in the realm of poetry and his high-energy performances across South Carolina and Georgia.

Witness a captivating discussion on the anxiety and exhilaration of performing in front of a live audience. Delve deep into the thoughts, dreams, and challenges faced by these stalwarts of the poetry world. Discover the motivation behind Joey’s love for micro poetry and the genesis of his book, 'Flickr.' Challenge your notions of success and failure seeing their take on online criticism and the competitive poetry-slamming scene.

Explore the inspiring world of slam poetry with remarkable slam poet, Mr. Enlightenment. Learn about his unique poetry selection process, how he harnesses audience energy, and his path to popularity at big slam events like Southern Fry. This insightful foray also reveals valuable advice for aspiring poets on learning from others, the power of memorizing poems, handling failure and fear, and the behind the scenes of preparing for poetry events.

End your journey with Joey's captivating reading of his poem, "Let There Be Light." Immerse yourself in this potent episode that is sure to fills your heart with emotions, and leave you profoundly inspired.

For more information about Mr. Enlightenment and his poetry performances, check him out at  https://passdalight.com/. 

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