Allie Michelle is consciousness in a meatbag, returned. She's a poet, spoken word performer, certified meditation, yoga, and breathwork teacher, and the bestselling author of Explorations of a Cosmic Soul, The Rose That Blooms in the Night, and The Words Left Unspoken. Her new book, Don’t Wait to Light the Candles, is out now with Simon & Schuster. Her work explores vulnerability, love, grief, and the strength it takes to be soft.

In this conversation, we explore the depths of poetry, life, creativity, and how writing can be a tool for healing, self-discovery, and living courageously. We also chat about her new book and artistic journey.