220: The Never Ending Now with IN-Q
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220: The Never Ending Now with IN-Q
Episode 220: Show Notes
In this episode of The Light Watkins Show, Light Watkins welcomes back the dynamic poet and spoken word performer Adam Schmalholz, better known as IN-Q. Light dives into an inspiring conversation with IN-Q, exploring the extraordinary journey of one of today's most electric spoken word artists.
IN-Q opens up about his latest project, The Never Ending Now Poetry Journal, a 10-week guided journal designed to help individuals express their dreams, growth, fears, and gratitude through the power of poetry. He shares the story behind the creation of this journal and its accompanying album, emphasizing the transformative impact of storytelling and self-expression.
Listeners will hear about IN-Q's personal experiences, including his sensitive and raw journey through therapy and a pivotal conversation with his wife that became a key element of his album. IN-Q reveals the deeply personal nature of his work and the courage it takes to share such vulnerable moments with the world.
The episode also features engaging discussions about creativity, vulnerability, and the power of art to heal and inspire. IN-Q's insights into his creative process, his thoughts on the importance of authenticity in art, and his perspective on the role of vulnerability in personal growth provide valuable takeaways for listeners.
Light and IN-Q's conversation is not just an interview but a heartfelt exchange between two friends, making it a rich and relatable experience for the audience. Tune in to discover how IN-Q's work can inspire you to embrace your own creative journey and find deeper meaning and connection in your life.
Key Points From This Episode:
Introduction to IN-Q: Light Watkins introduces poet and spoken word performer, IN-Q, highlighting his unique journey.
The Never Ending Now Poetry Journal: IN-Q discusses his new 10-week guided journal designed to help people express their dreams, fears, and gratitude through poetry.
Creation of the Journal and Album: Insights into the deeply personal process behind creating The Never Ending Now journal and its accompanying album.
Therapy and Personal Growth: IN-Q shares his experiences with therapy and the raw emotions captured in his work.
The Power of Vulnerability: A deep dive into how vulnerability and authenticity shape IN-Q’s art and personal journey.
Overcoming Childhood Challenges: IN-Q talks about growing up with an absent father and a complex relationship with his mother.
The Role of Poetry in Healing: Exploring how poetry serves as a therapeutic outlet for stress release and self-reflection.
Creating Art with Intention: The importance of grounding artistic experiences in personal truth and intention.
Performing Live and Connecting with Audiences: IN-Q’s approach to live performances and the unique way he engages with his audience.
Memorization Techniques for Poetry: IN-Q shares practical tips for memorizing and embodying poetry.
Balancing Art and Personal Life: How IN-Q navigates his artistic career while planning to start a family.
The Kendrick Lamar and Drake Diss Tracks: Light and IN-Q share their thoughts on the significance of modern rap battles and their cultural impact.
Quotes:
"The stories that we tell ourselves and other people become our lives." — @INQLife
“When you create a piece of art with your audience in mind, I think you lose something. You’re basically strategizing creativity rather than experiencing creativity." — @INQLife
"I trust that art will come out of pursuing joy and truth and growth." — @INQLife
"Vulnerability is scary because you have to let go of your control. You have to really see and be seen." — @INQLife
"We teach what we need to learn. So when I'm doing these storytelling workshops, I am definitely holding a container for people to be vulnerable in ways that they are not used to through a genre that they would probably never use to express themselves." — @INQLife
"It's a real shame that our society makes us believe that we need to be a professional artist in order to create art." — @INQLife