Art Heals All Wounds: Preeti Vangani, Poet

Art Heals All Wounds

03/23/22 • 35 min

Episode Summary:

Today, I’m joined by writer, poet, and educator Preeti Vangani. Preeti’s work covers themes of family, grief, sexual politics, and the body. In our conversation, we discuss her transition from the corporate world to creative writing, where she draws inspiration from, and what she's currently working on. Plus, she reads two of her poems and unpacks the story behind them. Tune in to learn more about Preeti’s journey and how poetry has helped guide her healing.

Transcription

Topics Covered:

● The intersectionality between poetry, comedy and performance arts

● The daunting experience of leaving her steady marketing career to follow her artistic passion

● Unlearning what ambition and success means

● Growing up in a conservative and non-confrontational environment

● Major themes in her work

● Why the personal and political cannot be separated

● Where poems usually start for Preeti

Guest Info:

● Preeti's Website

● Mother Tongue Apologize