S01E02 - Everyone's Creative... Right? - Talking about Words and Poetry

In this episode of 'Everyone's Creative... Right?' host Julie Fernandez sits down with two young, inspiring voices—Faith, a poet and spoken word artist, and Sumaiyah, an aspiring journalist and storyteller. Faith reflects on her journey to becoming Peterborough’s first Youth Poet Laureate, sharing how her love of words and performance helped her find her voice. Sumaiyah opens up about how she rediscovered her creativity through writing and journalism, using storytelling to connect with her community and her roots.

This episode delves into the powerful role that cultural identity, confidence, and self-expression play in shaping creative journeys. Through poetry and storytelling, Faith and Sumaiya demonstrate how young voices can use creativity to make an impact, inspiring others along the way.

Highlights:

• Faith’s journey to becoming Peterborough’s first Youth Poet Laureate and the power of spoken word.

• Sumaiya’s creative exploration of journalism and storytelling to reconnect with her roots.

• How cultural identity, confidence, and community influence creative expression.

• Inspiration for young creatives looking to find and develop their own unique voices.

Key Quote: “Creativity is about expressing who you are, even when you’re still figuring it out.” – Sumaiyah

Guest Social media details:
Sumaiyah: @mia.farashah
Faith: @faithfalayi

The overall Peterborough Presents Project:
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