About this Event
October Theme: "Falling Into Truth"
Fall is a season of lettin go. This month, we ask: what happens when we release who we thought we had to be and fall into what's true? Maybe it's who and what we let go...? Bring your journal or notebook and pen...and join us for a conversation with featured guest TiElla Gimes, then reflect and express in your own way. We want to hear your voice and thoughts in the space.
Important information about TTPS podcast culture:
This space is centered on mental health and wellness — approached holistically, because healing isn’t one-dimensional. We hold space for mind, heart, and spirit through poetry, a variety of art, honest conversation, and community.
We won’t pretend the weight of the world doesn’t follow us into the room. This isn’t a political platform — it’s a place to exhale, not debate.
A diverse space for all kinds of people, built around shared themes. Leave your biases and judgments at the door. The goal: an authentic, safe community where people can actually be seen.
Proceeds goes directly toward growing The Therapeutic Poetry Sessions: more nights like this one, more guest speakers and artists in more spaces, for more people who need this kind of room to exist.
Agenda
🕑: 05:00 PM - 08:30 PM
The Therapeutic Poetry Session| podcast | Ep. 2
Host: Marquita Niles
Info: October Theme: "Falling Into Truth"
Check-in starts at 5:00. Come as you are, solo or with a friend — relax, connect, and settle in before the poetry session begins.
🕑: 05:00 PM
Doors Open
Info: Feel free to make your way right after work. it'll be a chill, calm, casual kinda vibe - no pressure of any sort. We will just be glad to see you :)
🕑: 06:00 PM
Settle In + Welcome
Host: Marquita Niles
Info: Seats are limited so the sooner you show the better. Enjoy the music and a bite, and ease into the evening at your own pace. Host will open with a warm welcome and the story behind The Therapeutic Poetry Sessions, with a poem.
Featured Guest: Tiella Grimes
Info: TiElla Grimes is an amazing speaker, poet, and spokenword artist. She spends her time coaching others and consulting around leadrship. TiElla will share 1-2 pieces around this month's theme, "Falling into Truth", discuss with host the impact of her pieces and engage the audience through dialogue.
🕑: 07:30 PM
The Therapeutic Mic
Info: This is more than your typical open mic. There's no competing and no performing for applause. It's a chance to share a piece that speaks to Falling into Truth in whatever form feels right to you: a poem, excerpt from a book---perhaps yours, song, dance, story, scene, visual art, or a few honest words. Eleven slots of 4 minutes each. Any art form is welcomed: writing, song, dance, visual art, thetre, and more. This is a space for all and is not meant to be catered to only artists. Sign-up in person or by email. First come first served.
🕑: 08:30 PM
Closing Words + Wrap-Up
Info: While we end the night in deep thought, feel good moments and reflection, it usually caters to the desire to continue connecting. The music will play on, the space will be warm, the bar and kitchens wll be open and we will still be present. The vibe draws us in so let it lead you to go deeper. Let's just have a time.
Event venue & nearby stays
Foundation Kitchen, 32 Cambridge Street, Boston, United States
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