Rachel Soland – Transforming Personal Struggles into Art

KEY NOTES:

The Healing Power of Poetry: Rachel Salon shares how writing poetry helped her process complex emotions and mental health struggles.
Family as Muse: Many of Rachel’s poems are deeply personal, drawing inspiration from her relationships and memories with her family.
Social Activism and Art: She discusses her interest in the foster care system and her plans to use filmmaking to raise awareness about its issues.
Modern Relevance of Poetry: Rachel argues that poetry remains a vital form of expression that helps explore the complexities of life.
The Role of Compassion: Emphasizing the importance of empathy, Rachel believes that art can encourage people to open their eyes to social injustices.

Rachel’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DB8SDF65

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About Guest - Rachel Soland

Rachel Soland is an accomplished screenwriter and poet, recently celebrated for her poetry collection “What I Remember Most of All.” She has a background in screenwriting, contributing to various film projects, including the notable film “Jupiter’s Ghost.” Rachel’s work often reflects personal themes of mental health and family, informed by her own life experiences. She currently resides in London and remains actively engaged in artistic endeavors that address social issues, such as the foster care system.

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