Cooking Up Culture and Creativity: A Chat with Will Power

🎙️ Will Power’s Bold Moves on Art, Vegan Soul Food & Hip-Hop Theater | Cool People, Big Ideas Podcast

Hold onto your headphones because Lauren’s sitting down with Will Power, the playwright and performer who’s flipping scripts—literally and culturally. From creating hip-hop theater to penning his first children’s book, “Nana’s New Soul Food,” Will’s world is anything but ordinary. Dive into this lively conversation that goes from vegan recipes to Greek mythology, all with a side of impromptu rap!
🔎 What’s Cooking in This Episode?

- Meet the Powerhouse – Get up close with Will Power, hailed as the top verse playwright in America and a pioneer of hip-hop theater.
- Creative Sparks Fly – Lauren and Will swap stories from their past collaborations and what still fuels their creative fires.
- Nana’s New Soul Food—Will’s debut children’s book is changing how we think about food, health, and cultural roots in Atlanta’s African American community.
- Tackling Food & Identity – From family recipes to the Atlanta vegan scene, Will unpacks how food reflects who we are.
- Messages for Young Minds – Why a children’s book? Will opens up about the subtle power of kids’ lit and how he weaves in big ideas without spoon-feeding.
- COVID Writing Life – How the pandemic pushed his creativity to new places.
- Bonus Recipe Alert – “Nana’s New Soul Food” isn’t just a story; it’s got vegan recipes and activities kids can dive into.
- Will’s Vegan Journey – From his first plant-based meal to what keeps him going in a world of fried chicken and BBQ.
- Spontaneous Rap – You know it’s a real Will Power show when he breaks into rhyme—right on the spot.
- Beyond the Book – A sneak peek at his upcoming stage play, “Fetch Clay, Make Man” directed by the legendary Debbie Allen.Whether you’re here for the art, the vegan tips, or just a good story, this episode packs it all in with heart, humor, and a touch of freestyle flair.🔗 Tune in for a lively discussion that merges creativity, culture, and culinary innovation through the lens of Nana's New Soul Food!✨ Don’t forget to Like and Subscribe for updates on our latest episodes! We’d love to hear your thoughts and experiences in the comments!