A Soft Woman with a Machete (with Zulynette)

In this episode, we welcome poet, performer, and writer Zulynette to discuss her journey writing and performing poetry and how rage, love, and resistance shape her work. She talks about writing and performance as community practice through workshops, curated prompts, and her storytelling space focused on grief, transformation, and healing for people of the global majority and queer people. We discuss Zulynette’s books, including her latest book, Becoming a Soft Woman with a Machete. 00:00 Welcome and Reconnect 01:17 Poetry Origins and Open Mics 04:35 Rage and Liberation Themes 07:01 Workshops and Storytelling Show 09:46 Death Grief and War Machine 12:37 Staying Grounded in Love 15:20 Upcoming Events and Hosting 16:21 Soft Woman With a Machete 20:04 Advice for Community Impact 22:11 Where to Follow and Farewell Zulynette’s Books Becoming a Soft Woman with a Machete Building a Powerhouse I Can See in the Dark Other Books Mentioned Falling Back in Love With Being Human: Letters to Lost Souls by Kai Cheng Thom Where to find Zulynette Zulynette.com Instagram Thank you for being part of the Liberation is Lit podcast! If you have stories to share, want to suggest topics, or just want to connect, find us on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @liberationislit or visit our website at liberationislit.com. If you enjoyed the episode, please consider leaving a review! Remember, your voice matters, and together, through the lens of stories, we're making a difference in the world.