The Power of Poetry | Shayna Castano | TEDxLSSC

In her talk, Shayna discusses the importance and power of poetry, a point which is underscored by the performance that follows. Shayna “Simba” Castano is an internationally established poet and performer who ranked within the top thirty of seventy-six competitors at Women of the World Poetry Slam in 2015. She is also a philanthropist, a mother, a wife, an educator, and a human rights advocate. Castano currently works for Orange County Public Schools as an English Language Arts Teacher while simultaneously operating her non-profit organization, Exodus United Inc. When she is not teaching, Castano spends the majority of her time facilitating Poetry & Pedagogy Workshops at homeless shelters and after-school care for low-income youth. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@VinoVenitas]

This was an amazing video to watch. I loved her energy and the points she made were on point. "Something is driving us to do that." I liked the whole piece that followed that quote.

[@watersablaze947]

You always pour your heart out so beautifully, Simba

[@LifeCoachTay]

Thanks So Much For Sharing!❤

[@danielstephen6576]

Amazingly powerful talk and woman doing absolutely vital work... highly inspiring... thank you

[@ExquisiteMelody1]

Yasss Simbaaaa!! You’re amazing in all you do, thank God for you!!

[@mamahenscatholicteaching]

Such a beautiful program that she has created. Creativity can help people process pain. The Psalms and Proverbs are beautiful to read through sometimes as well as “Dark Night of the Soul” by St John of the Cross

[@MichalisPanagiotidis]

Wonderful! Nice poetry.

[@linusgomolkasr7104]

Talks like this need more attention

[@brandonpestano]

Inspiring

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🔥🔥🔥

[@queencomisha]

Powerful

[@bedaniellex361]

THATS MY TEACH YAAA

[@TanManNobel]

Nice poetry.

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Wow

[@yourmom166_yuh4]

Omg that is my teacher

[@jasminevanlenten4529]

Okay ms I see you okay you go

[@ratt9868]

it is very powerful in making you fall asleep thats for sure.

[@IbisxxFear]

Glad I'm not the only one.