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Finding Resilience with Damian White

Category: Education
Duration: 00:48:54
Publish Date: 2023-02-01 06:00:00
Description:

Today we bring you the inspiring journey of Damian White, a 30-something-year-old poet who has triumphed over homelessness twice. From his struggles in San Francisco after graduate school to turning his passion for writing into a published book, Damian's story showcases the resilience of the human spirit.

 

In this episode, you’ll hear the rich and moving poetry of Damian, captured in his debut book I Made A Place For You. Whether you’re a poetry enthusiast or not, I guarantee his extraordinary work will leave you thinking. 

 

Listen in for my conversation with an exceptional young man whose work is revelatory, insightful, and thought provoking. His message highlights the lessons we can gain from navigating the difficulties of transitioning into a new stage of life.

 

We discussed:

 

  • His tumultuous bouts of being homeless in San Francisco after graduate school
  • Making the leap from writing as a hobby to publishing a book of poetry
  • A behind the scenes look into the day-to-day life of a poet
  • Giving ourselves the gift of time and appreciation for moments
  • Damian’s advice on the power of working hard for yourself 

 

Connect with Damian

www.damianwhitewrites.com

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