Backpacking, Cheerios, and the ultimate floral tribute with Heidi Ayarbe

In this episode, I talk to YA author Heidi Ayarbe about writing, embodying places and cultures, the importance of community, the harsh reality of living without Cheerios and how naming a flower after your girlfriend is the perfect way to ensure a happy marriage. 

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