
Hosted by Chicago native and Army veteran Dion McGill, Off The Beaten Podcast uncovers the coolest stories and people you didn’t know you needed. From artists and activists to everyday folks doing extraordinary things, Dion dives deep into real conversations that inspire, challenge, and entertain. Thoughtful, funny, and unfiltered—this isn’t your average interview show. It’s a journey off the beaten path.
Hosted by Chicago native and Army veteran Dion McGill, Off The Beaten Podcast uncovers the coolest stories and people you didn’t know you needed. From artists and activists to everyday folks doing extraordinary things, Dion dives deep into real conversations that inspire, challenge, and entertain. Thoughtful, funny, and unfiltered—this isn’t your average interview show. It’s a journey off the beaten path.
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Friday Aug 19, 2022
#75 - Talking Poetry and Life w/ Ydalmi Noriega
Friday Aug 19, 2022
Friday Aug 19, 2022
Hello Friends!
For this episode I had the opportunity to sit down with Ydalmi Noriega. Ydalmi is a Chicago transplant, as well as the Vice President of Programs and Engagement for the Poetry Foundation. After recently being labeled as a person who is redefining what poetry looks like, I had to sit down and pick her brain about her journey, and about the wide world of poetry. Enjoy!
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