Welcome to Twice 5 Miles Radio. James Navé here. Today, my guest is poet and UNCA professor Mildred Barya.  is a North Carolina-based writer and poet of East African descent. She teaches and lectures globally and is the author of four full-length poetry collections, most recently The Animals of My Earth School, published by Terrapin Books in 2023. Her prose, hybrids, and poems have appeared in New England Review, Shenandoah, Joyland, The Cincinnati Review, Tin House, Forge, and elsewhere. She’s now working on a collection of creative nonfiction, and her essay, “Being Here in This Body”, won the 2020 Linda Flowers Literary Award and was published in the North Carolina Literary Review. She serves on the boards of the African Writers Trust and Story Parlor and coordinates the Poetrio Reading events at Malaprop’s Independent Bookstore/Café. She blogs here: www.mildredbarya.com

I Write Because Of Everyday Shamans with poet and UNCA professor Mildred Barya

First, Grant Berry, founder of Reconnecting Ministries and producer of the Romans 911 Project, joins us to discuss his new book "Romans 911: Time to Sound the Alarm." He'll explore the significance of unity between Jews and Gentiles in the church, posing thought-provoking questions about The One New Man and calling believers for reconnection.
 
Next, we're joined by Michael Letts, CEO and Founder of In-Vest USA, who will delve into the political scene and current events worldwide. Michael will provide updates on Former President Donald Trump's legal battles, the new RNC leadership, and efforts to ensure a fair election in 2024. He'll also offer solutions and ways for citizens to contribute.
 
Finally, John Goodwin, President of Galaxy Press, will discuss the upcoming 40th Writers & Illustrators of the Future 40 Award Gala. He'll highlight the contests from the past year, including the newest edition's release with an exciting new cover. This prestigious event features guest speakers from various fields before presenting awards to talented writers and illustrators.
 
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Our first guest is Michael Letts, CEO and Founder of In-Vest USA, who will delve into the political scene and current events worldwide. Michael will provide updates on Former President Donald Trump's legal battles, the new RNC leadership, and efforts to ensure a fair election in 2024. He'll also offer solutions and ways for citizens to contribute.
 
Our second guest is John Goodwin, President of Galaxy Press, who discusses the upcoming 40th Writers & Illustrators of the Future 40 Award Gala. He'll highlight the contests from the past year, including the newest edition's release with an exciting new cover. This prestigious event features guest speakers from various fields before presenting awards to talented writers and illustrators.
 
Our last t guest, Michelle Alvarez, Strategic Threat Analysis Manager at IBM X-Force, sheds light on the escalating global identity crisis. Learn proactive measures against cybercriminals amid a staggering 71% surge in cyberattacks and the prevalence of compromised credentials on the Dark Web.

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Provocative Conversations from Twice 5 Miles Radio is a podcast devoted to candid, often surprising exchanges with artists, thinkers, and cultural instigators who speak from the core. Each episode dives beneath the surface to explore the stories and questions that shape our lives.

I’m James Navé—poet, storyteller, educator, and longtime creative collaborator. With an MFA from Vermont College of Fine Arts and decades of teaching experience across the globe, I help writers and performers tap into their authentic voices through public speaking, creative writing, and the Imaginative Storm method, which I co-developed with Allegra Huston.

My most recent book, 100 Days: A Poetic Memoir After Cancer (3: A Taos Press), documents a hundred days of healing and poetic reckoning. I’m also co-author of Write What You Don’t Know and How to Read for an Audience—practical guides for anyone seeking to speak and write with more truth and power.

I’ve directed festivals, hosted literary salons, taught with Julia Cameron, and memorized over 600 poems. I still believe in the power of a well-told story, the light through stained glass, and the open road with nothing but a podcast and a windshield full of stars.

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