Using Your Gifts and Talents to Be of Service-- An Interview with Cassie Premo Steele

 This is the episode for writers!

Tayler and Cassie discuss Cassie's journey as a poet, writer, and community leader. Cassie shared her thoughts on the intersection of writing and healing, expressing that writing creates profound connections and has the power to make individuals and communities well. Cassie also discusses her novel Beaver Girl, which was inspired by her experience during the pandemic and the ecological significance of beavers. She explained how beavers, as a keystone species, create resilient ecosystems, drawing a parallel between historical trauma and the hope beavers represent in combating climate change. 

Tayler and Cassie also touched on the significance of social justice in her work and the importance of self-care for activists. Cassie encourages listeners to find balance and take care of themselves to avoid burnout. 

Cassie’s books: 

• Beaver Girl
• Tongues in Trees
• Wednesday
• Earth Joy Writing: Creating Harmony Through Journaling and Nature

Books mentioned in this episode:

• If Not, Winter by Sappho

Organizations mentioned in this episode:

• Woody Guthrie Festival
• Jasper Project
• One Columbia

Where to find Cassie: 

• Cassiepremosteele.com
• earthjoywriting.com

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