RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_fe659809-fb23-451b-8fe6-21ba11644b7d -- Rendered At Sun, 08 Nov 2026 21:24:29 +0000 https://redcircle.com/shows/poestry-aande en All rights reserved Poestry: Where Creativity Speaks the podcast, was… Poestry A&E Poestry: Where Creativity Speaks the podcast, was born out of a desire to provide a platform for local artists, creatives and entrepreneurs to promote their art, connect with their fans and inspire others in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia (DMV) area to go after their own dreams! If you would like to be a guest on the show, or to send your feedback on an episode, send an email to: iluvpoestry@poestry.net. Oh, be sure to let us know how you found us! Poestry is recorded at the Sweet Spot Studio in Annandale, Virginia and is home to all of your recording, mixing and producing needs, as well as much, much more. Book your session today! fe659809-fb23-451b-8fe6-21ba11644b7d episodic no Poestry A&E iluvpoestry@poestry.net https://feeds.redcircle.com/fe659809-fb23-451b-8fe6-21ba11644b7d false full Poestry Podcast Featuring Poet Aliraba Nsereko & Singer/Songwriter Kenny Wesley Poestry A&E This episode begins with the amazing poetry of Al… This episode begins with the amazing poetry of Aliraba Nsereko, who shares her poems about Peeling an Orange and Black Woman and is co-hosted by Guest Host, Shawnn Shears. Then Singer Kenny Wesley, talks about his biggest cheerleader and the impact she had on his life, gives us a taste of a not-so-well known Aretha Franklin song as well as tidbits of biographies about the late great Queen of Soul, the importance of having different sources of income, his dream collaboration and much more! Musical Interlude: I Wanna Rock with You as by interpreted by Kenny Wesley Featured Song: Missing You (which happens to be his mom’s favorite!;) Book mentioned in this episode: The Path by Laurie Beth Jones https://www.amazon.com/Path-Creating-Your-Mission-Statement/dp/0786882417/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2A7RRNHZIMZPX&keywords=the+path+by+laurie+beth+jones&qid=1565121698&s=gateway&sprefix=the+path+by+laur%2Caps%2C125&sr=8-1 Connect with The Soulful Nerd at kennywesley.com This episode begins with the amazing poetry of Aliraba Nsereko, who shares her poems about Peeling an Orange and Black Woman and is co-hosted by Guest Host, Shawnn Shears. Then Singer Kenny Wesley, talks about his biggest cheerleader and the impact she had on his life, gives us a taste of a not-so-well known Aretha Franklin song as well as tidbits of biographies about the late great Queen of Soul, the importance of having different sources of income, his dream collaboration and much more! Musical Interlude: I Wanna Rock with You as by interpreted by Kenny Wesley Featured Song: Missing You (which happens to be his mom’s favorite!;) Book mentioned in this episode: The Path by Laurie Beth Jones https://www.amazon.com/Path-Creating-Your-Mission-Statement/dp/0786882417/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2A7RRNHZIMZPX&keywords=the+path+by+laurie+beth+jones&qid=1565121698&s=gateway&sprefix=the+path+by+laur%2Caps%2C125&sr=8-1 Connect with The Soulful Nerd at kennywesley.com tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/661897748 https://soundcloud.com/iluvpoestry/poestry-podcast-featuring-poet-alilaba-ensureco-singersongwriter-kenny-wesley Tue, 06 Aug 2019 12:37:08 +0000 2934 false full Poestry Podcast Featuring - Sol Edler Poestry A&E Crooner, Troy 'Sol' Edler is a singer, songwriter… Crooner, Troy 'Sol' Edler is a singer, songwriter, poet, the founder of Reverb LLC and more. He has been a part of the cast of "Songs for Janie", which played most recently in Richmond, Virginia at the Firehouse Theatre (@firehousetheatre). Sol discusses his 2018 release, "That’s the Way That I Feel You", featuring Gerald Albright on sax; working with Mesa, Will Downing, Eric Roberson and others. Sol also shares his thoughts on how he got his start, the importance of being authentic, living your purpose and what “making it looks like”. To connect with him, simply “Google” Troy Sol Edler and you will find him on a myriad of platforms!😉 Crooner, Troy 'Sol' Edler is a singer, songwriter, poet, the founder of Reverb LLC and more. He has been a part of the cast of "Songs for Janie", which played most recently in Richmond, Virginia at the Firehouse Theatre (@firehousetheatre). Sol discusses his 2018 release, "That’s the Way That I Feel You", featuring Gerald Albright on sax; working with Mesa, Will Downing, Eric Roberson and others. Sol also shares his thoughts on how he got his start, the importance of being authentic, living your purpose and what “making it looks like”. To connect with him, simply “Google” Troy Sol Edler and you will find him on a myriad of platforms!😉 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/661414934 https://soundcloud.com/iluvpoestry/poestry-podcast-featuring-sol-edler Mon, 05 Aug 2019 14:58:45 +0000 3158 false full Poestry Podcast Featuring - Cookie Bumpus Poestry A&E Baltimore native, Cookie Bumpus is an Inspiration… Baltimore native, Cookie Bumpus is an Inspirational singer who has been in the business for over 20 years. In this, her first public interview, she shares with us the story behind the title of last year’s release “Shattered Not Broken”, and with sincere candor, how she triumphed over her challenges, as well as her proudest moments—and what she looks forward to next! Connect with Cookie B on https://cookie.hearnow.com/. Baltimore native, Cookie Bumpus is an Inspirational singer who has been in the business for over 20 years. In this, her first public interview, she shares with us the story behind the title of last year’s release “Shattered Not Broken”, and with sincere candor, how she triumphed over her challenges, as well as her proudest moments—and what she looks forward to next! Connect with Cookie B on https://cookie.hearnow.com/. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/661372322 https://soundcloud.com/iluvpoestry/poestry-podcast-featuring-cookie-bumpus Mon, 05 Aug 2019 13:28:07 +0000 2559 false full Poestry Podcast Featuring - Cecily Bumbray Poestry A&E Featured on this podcast is DC-based Songbird, Ce… Featured on this podcast is DC-based Songbird, Cecily Bumbray. She has graced stages all over the world and spoke with us last year regarding the release of her project, Pisces. She shares how she got her start, her dream collab, her message for the world and more! Connect with Cecily at http://cecilymusic.com/ Musical Intro: Behind the Veil by Tamara Wellons: tamarawellonsmusic.com. Podcast recorded at Sweet Spot Studios in Annandale, Virginia: sweetspotstudio.com. See more at poestry.net. Featured on this podcast is DC-based Songbird, Cecily Bumbray. She has graced stages all over the world and spoke with us last year regarding the release of her project, Pisces. She shares how she got her start, her dream collab, her message for the world and more! Connect with Cecily at http://cecilymusic.com/ Musical Intro: Behind the Veil by Tamara Wellons: tamarawellonsmusic.com. Podcast recorded at Sweet Spot Studios in Annandale, Virginia: sweetspotstudio.com. See more at poestry.net. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/644980980 https://soundcloud.com/iluvpoestry/poestry-podcast-featuring-cecily-bumbray Tue, 02 Jul 2019 02:06:31 +0000 2600 false full Poestry Podcast Featuring - Tavion And Chase Poestry A&E This episode features two recent High School grad… This episode features two recent High School graduates, Tavion and Chase, who are truly going after their dreams. Tavion is in Talent Management, Marketing, Promotion, Branding, Musical Arrangement, Album Artistry and Lyricism, while Chase, aka The Method, is an aspiring up and coming Rapper. Listen to their passion, intelligence, how eloquently they express themselves, their dreams and goals as they strive to provide positive messages with their music and artistry. Find out how they came to work together and what happens in 2023. Tavion: Instagram: saintxcarlo; indov3rmatt3r@hotmail.com. Musical Intro: Behind the Veil by Tamara Wellons: tamarawellonsmusic.com. Musical Interlude: Bounce by Gabriel Hights.(@gabriellehights) This episode features two recent High School graduates, Tavion and Chase, who are truly going after their dreams. Tavion is in Talent Management, Marketing, Promotion, Branding, Musical Arrangement, Album Artistry and Lyricism, while Chase, aka The Method, is an aspiring up and coming Rapper. Listen to their passion, intelligence, how eloquently they express themselves, their dreams and goals as they strive to provide positive messages with their music and artistry. Find out how they came to work together and what happens in 2023. Tavion: Instagram: saintxcarlo; indov3rmatt3r@hotmail.com. Musical Intro: Behind the Veil by Tamara Wellons: tamarawellonsmusic.com. Musical Interlude: Bounce by Gabriel Hights.(@gabriellehights) tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/640099839 https://soundcloud.com/iluvpoestry/poestry-podcast-featuring-tavion-and-chase Fri, 21 Jun 2019 15:07:49 +0000 3602 false full Poestry Podcast Featuring - Alice Giraud Poestry A&E Poestry Podcast Featuring - Alice Giraud by Poest… Poestry Podcast Featuring - Alice Giraud by Poestry A&E Poestry Podcast Featuring - Alice Giraud by Poestry A&E tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/586898112 https://soundcloud.com/iluvpoestry/poestry-podcast-featuring-alice-giraud Sat, 09 Mar 2019 01:17:54 +0000 1671 false