Monica D. Vance — mental health therapist, poet, author, and speaker — shares about the power of storytelling, poetry, and healing, in this episode of the eReads Podcast. Monica shares 3 mindset shifts every creative needs when the path feels uncertain. She closes by reading her poem “Permission to Dream,” a beautiful reminder that your dreams still matter and your words can be an offering to the world.
About Monica D. Vance
Monica D. Vance is a poet, therapist and speaker. She performs her healing poetry at open mics in Rhode Island and the New England area. Most notably, she has been featured at GBH’s Outspoken Saturdays and Afroverse PVD’s Hide-N-Speak.
She has been practicing as a therapist since 2017 and currently works at a community health center.
Online and offline, she motivates creatives to develop a healthier, “new” mindset. If you want to keep up with Monica’s motivational nuggets, you can check her out on Instagram: @themonicadvance. Monica’s debut poetry collection, “Leaving the Dust and the Weeds” launched on June 26th.
Links:
Website: https://www.monicadvance.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themonicadvance
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@themonicadvance
Leaving the Dust and the Weeds: https://amzn.to/4wIsGQZ
About Liz
Liz Bullard is a multi‑genre author, therapist, and coach who helps creatives move from stuck to started with clarity and confidence. Known for her captivating storytelling, Liz’s notable works include The Prophecy Series and the Lira Somers Mysteries, praised for fast‑paced plots, vivid characters, and movie‑like imagery. When she’s not writing, coaching, or recording the podcast, she’s cooking, reading, or spending time with Preston the corgi.
Connect with Liz:
All links & resources: http://lizbullardwrites.com/linktree
Buy the books: https://books2read.com/ap/nm5KbE/Liz-Bullard
Book a free coaching consult: https://tidycal.com/lizbullard/15-minute-meeting
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