Poetree Ware Podcast 🎧

THE ZOOM INTERVIEWLife After Struggle: Faith, Community & the Legacy of the Last Real Poet Story Arc Continues: Social Media → Community → Struggle → Faith → Purpose → Legacy Part Two takes the Poetree Ware conversation deeper. Recorded via Zoom, this portion explores what happens when the poet behind the words begins talking about the world those words must live in. What Is Happening to Poetry? 8. Finish this sentence: “Social media-era poetry is…” What do you think poets have gained—and potentially lost—as poetry has moved onto social platforms? The Responsibility of the Poet 9. We want Poetree Ware and this podcast to uplift the community. What responsibility, if any, do poets and creators have to encourage the people listening to them? Life After Struggle 10. Your work often speaks to struggle, survival, faith, and purpose. How has what you've survived shaped the stories you choose to tell today? Follow-up: What did those experiences teach you about yourself? Poetry You Can Feel 11. How was your experience navigating the Poetree Ware website in terms of design, ease of use, and understanding the brand? 12. What emotions or thoughts do Poetree Ware pieces evoke when you see or wear them? 13. Who would you recommend Poetree Ware to, and why? 14. If Poetree Ware were a movement or message rather than simply a clothing brand, how would you define it in one sentence? What Remains After the Struggle? 15. Years from now, what do you hope people remember about the words, faith, and creative work of the Last Real Poet? Poetry is: _______ Faith is: _______ Fashion is: _______ Community is: _______ Struggle taught me: _______ My legacy will be: _______ Social media-era poetry is: _______ Bethany Camille James: Sanford, thank you for joining me and becoming part of the Poetree Ware experience. Across this two-part conversation, we began with identity. We moved from identity into Poetree Ware, from Poetree Ware into poetry and fashion, and from fashion into a much larger conversation about social media, community, struggle, faith, purpose, and ultimately—legacy. Because poetry doesn't have to remain confined to a page. It can become testimony. It can become conversation. It can become community. And yes—it can even become something we wear. Continue supporting Sanford Shuman — Last Real Poet / @lifeafterstruggle, his books, podcast, poetry, and creative work. And continue exploring poetry-driven culture, storytelling, and wearable expression through Poetree Ware at poetreeware.com. This is more than merch. More than fashion. More than poetry. This is Poetree Ware. Worn like art. Lived like a movement. IV — SOCIAL MEDIA V — COMMUNITY VI — STRUGGLE & FAITH VII — THE POETREE WARE EXPERIENCE VIII — LEGACYRAPID-FIRE POET'S CORNER SERIES OUTRO

The Last Real Poet: Life After Struggle Opening introduction “Welcome back to Poetreeware. Today I’m sitting down with Scott Shuman, known as the Last Real Poet and one of the voices behind Life After Struggle. His platform brings together poetry, testimony, struggle, faith, and the idea that what we survive can become part of what we leave behind. Scott, welcome to Poetreeware.” PART 1 Part One introduces Sanford Shuman and explores the ideas behind the conversation: Who is the Last Real Poet? What happens when poetry moves beyond the written page? And can fashion become another language for storytelling? The conversation begins with identityand Sanford's relationship to poetry before moving into the Poetree Ware brand and the intersection of poetry, fashion, culture, and creative expression. The Man Behind the Last Real Poet 1. For someone discovering you for the first time, who is Sanford Shuman—and who is the Last Real Poet? When Poetry Becomes Wearable 2. How did you first discover Poetree Ware, and what was your initial impression of the brand? 3. What does Poetree Ware represent to you in terms of poetry, fashion, culture, and creative identity? 4. Which Poetree Ware product or design stands out to you the most, and why? 5. How would you describe the quality, comfort, fit, and overall experience of Poetree Ware apparel? More Than Merch 6. In what ways does Poetree Ware feel different from other apparel or poetry-inspired brands? 7. How can clothing become another form of creative expression and storytelling? Part One asks us to consider poetry as something that can be written, spoken, shared—and worn. But behind every creative identity is a human story. In Part Two, Bethany Camille James sits down with Sanford Shuman via Zoom to move beyond the clothing and into a larger conversation about the state of poetry, community responsibility, surviving struggle, faith, purpose, and the legacy of the Last Real Poet. THE POETREE WARE Q&APoetry You Can Wear: The Last Real Poet Meets Poetree Ware I — IDENTITY. II — DISCOVERING POETREE WARE. III — POETRY & FASHION THE STORY CONTINUES…

POETREE WARE PODCAST FEATURE Guest Spotlight: Derrick Owens INTRO Hostess and Poetess Bethany Camille James: Welcome back to the Poetree Ware Podcast — where poetry, culture, creativity, and storytelling meet wearable expression. Today’s featured guest is Derrick Owens, also known as @mpoetry007 — a man of faith, a world changer, a minister, and a poetry professional from Saint Louis, Missouri. Known for his heartfelt delivery, spiritual insight, and impactful spoken word presence, Derrick brings passion and purpose into every room he enters. His work reflects movement, elevation, and transformation — truly living up to the phrase “Flight Mode.” Today, Derrick joins us for a special Poetree Ware Q&A experience tailored to help us gather a general census surrounding poetry, fashion, culture, and creative storytelling. You can explore the brand at: poetreeware.com You can also view Derrick Owens’ recitation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dhZEbC33dOI?feature=shared INTERVIEW QUESTIONS 1. How did you first discover Poetreeware, and what was your initial impression of the brand? 2. What does Poetreeware represent to you in terms of poetry, fashion, or culture? 3. Which Poetreeware product or design stands out to you the most, and why? 4. How would you describe the quality, comfort, and fit of Poetreeware items? 5. In what ways does Poetreeware feel different from other apparel or poetry-inspired brands? 6. How does Poetreeware support or reflect creative expression and storytelling? 7. Who would you recommend Poetreeware to, and why? 8. How was your experience navigating the Poetreeware website (design, ease of use, clarity)? 9. What emotions or thoughts do Poetreeware pieces evoke when you wear or see them? 10. If Poetreeware were a movement or message, how would you define it in one sentence? OUTRO Thank you again to Derrick Owens for being part of the Poetree Ware experience. Be sure to follow and support: @mpoetry007 And continue supporting poetry-driven culture, storytelling, and wearable expression through Poetree Ware. This is more than merch. More than fashion. More than poetry. This is Poetree Ware. Worn like art. Lived Like a Movement. Poetree Ware Podcast ft. Derrick Owens (@mpoetry007) “A man of faith. A poet. A world changer.” We want to uplift the community Finish this sentence: “Poetry is prayer when…” 🖊️ #ChristianPoetry #FaithBasedCreative #PoetreeWare #SpokenWordPoetry #ChristianCreative #PoetryCommunity #FaithAndArt #PoetsOfInstagram #ChristianPodcast #PoetryMinistry #DearMentalHealthCreative #PoetryStreetwear #ChristianArtist

Voice 1: Hi Brand Designer Kathryn Holeton. Please audit this website: The POETWARE Q&A questions are tailored for everyone to help us gather a general census 📊. Please provide your responses to the following: poetreeware.com 1. How did you first discover Poetreeware, and what was your initial impression of the brand? 2. What does Poetreeware represent to you in terms of poetry, fashion, or culture? 3. Which Poetreeware product or design stands out to you the most, and why? 4. How would you describe the quality, comfort, and fit of Poetreeware items? 5. In what ways does Poetreeware feel different from other apparel or poetry-inspired brands? 6. How does Poetreeware support or reflect creative expression and storytelling? 7. Who would you recommend Poetreeware to, and why? 8. How was your experience navigating the Poetreeware website (design, ease of use, clarity)? 9. What emotions or thoughts do Poetreeware pieces evoke when you wear or see them? 10. If Poetreeware were a movement or message, how would you define it in one sentence? Voice 2:As a brand designer who helps musicians become the narrators of their own storylines, I had the opportunity to audit a merch brand called Poetree. Here is what is working well on the site. The layout is simple and easy to navigate. The message on the front page immediately connects with the viewer. There are multiple product options available. The site includes a subscribe feature for audience building. All social media links are functional. Branding across platforms is consistent. It is great that multiple currency options are offered. Overall, the site has a strong foundation. Minimal and simple design helps users navigate easily. With a few aesthetic refinements, it could feel even more polished. Adding a contact page would improve accessibility, and including a direct link to the mobile app for Google Play and the Apple Store would strengthen the user journey. I do have one additional question. Are you positioning Poetree to compete with Poetizer. I used to be very active on that platform. https://branddesignerkathrynholeton.substack.com/p/new-galicia-designs-podcast-feat**

Model CLT 25 Brand ambassador for @buttaapproved and @poetree_official m.youtube.com/@aknocap @aknocapp Photography by: Milly @millytookyoflick Photographer: If you were looking for a good photographer with good prices, you definitely have found the page so send me a message. Hit me up let's work. www.tiktok.com/@millytookyoflick POETWARE Q&A questions tailored specifically for anyone. I ask everyone the same questions to get a general census 📊 Hi Austin Keitt, 1. How did you first discover Poetreeware, and what was your initial impression of the brand? 2. What does Poetreeware represent to you in terms of poetry, fashion, or culture? 3. Which Poetreeware product or design stands out to you the most, and why? 4. How would you describe the quality, comfort, and fit of Poetreeware items? 5. In what ways does Poetreeware feel different from other apparel or poetry-inspired brands? 6. How does Poetreeware support or reflect creative expression and storytelling? 7. Who would you recommend Poetreeware to, and why? 8. How was your experience navigating the Poetreeware website (design, ease of use, clarity)? 9. What emotions or thoughts do Poetreeware pieces evoke when you wear or see them? 10. If Poetreeware were a movement or message, how would you define it in one sentence?Please answer this once you receive your merch. Please send an AUDIO FILE of your answers and we will then get you a discount code and talk contract for future opportunities.Podcast: We'd love to have you on our Podcast.Streaming on every platform.