the poetic lounge
The Poetic Lounge is an intimate spoken-word and poetry podcast created for listeners who crave depth, emotion, and artistic expression. This soulful space blends poetry, storytelling, and reflective conversation to explore love, healing, identity, sensuality, spirituality, and the human experience. Designed for poets, creatives, and lovers of words, The Poetic Lounge offers a listening experience that is raw, lyrical, and emotionally immersive.
Hosted by Cassandra Valentine, The Poetic Lounge invites listeners into a world where language becomes medicine and truth is spoken in rhythm. Each episode features original poetry, poetic reflections, and expressive dialogue that give voice to feelings often left unspoken. This is a space where vulnerability is art, silence has meaning, and words are allowed to breathe.
The Poetic Lounge explores themes such as love and intimacy, heartbreak and healing, self-discovery, ancestral memory, sensual expression, empowerment, grief, faith, and personal liberation. Through spoken word poetry and soulful storytelling, the podcast connects deeply with listeners seeking emotional resonance and creative inspiration.
More than a poetry podcast, The Poetic Lounge is a sanctuary for expression. It encourages listeners to feel deeply, reflect honestly, and embrace their truth without editing or restraint. Whether you are a writer, artist, or someone who simply finds comfort in beautiful language, this podcast offers a space to exhale and feel seen.
Designed for those searching for authentic spoken word, Black poetry, sensual poetry, and healing through art, The Poetic Lounge bridges creativity and connection. Each episode leaves listeners inspired, grounded, and emotionally awakened... reminding them that poetry is not just written, it is lived.
If you’re looking for a poetry podcast that blends emotion, artistry, healing, and truth, The Poetic Lounge is where words come alive. Come sit, listen, and let the poetry speak to you.