Backlit
Backlit
Podcast Description
Backlit is a series of groundbreaking conversations with emerging authors. Hosted by Abena Ntoso, each empowering discussion goes behind the literature and beyond it, inspiring intellectual and creative engagement around social issues. Built on authentic curiosity and camaraderie, Backlit transcends literary discourse to become a generative space documenting the emergence of new perspectives and new possibilities for life and work.
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The show explores topics such as gender dynamics in literature, the intersection of ecology and writing, and the evolution of work in modern society, with episodes like Just Labor featuring poet Laura-Gray Street discussing themes such as writing as a journey of discovery and the role of privilege in storytelling.
Backlit is a series of groundbreaking conversations with emerging authors. Hosted by Abena Ntoso, each empowering discussion goes behind the literature and beyond it, inspiring intellectual and creative engagement around social issues. Built on authentic curiosity and camaraderie, Backlit transcends literary discourse to become a generative space documenting the emergence of new perspectives and new possibilities for life and work.
How can we turn gaps into opportunities for imagination and creativity? What does it take to have meaningful human connection? How can writing help us articulate our ideas and values? In this episode of Backlit, writer and visionary Jennifer Eli Bowen joins me in exploring personal growth through literary writing and human connection, inspired by her essay collection, The Book of Kin. Examining love and absence through both personal and social lenses, Jen’s work honors both the beauty and difficulty of being present. Topics discussed:
- Embracing gaps and fragmentation in writing and life
- Blending imagination and nonfiction
- Life lessons learned through writing
- Personal growth and learning to articulate yourself through writing
- Human connection versus isolation
- Learning to be present
- Counteracting burnout culture
Links:
- Episode Webpage
- Purchase The Book of Kin: On Absence, Love, and Being There by Jennifer Eli Bowen
- Author Website: Jennifer Eli Bowen
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