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Hope Speaks

Hope Speaks

By Esha Montgomery

Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/esha-montgomerydapoet/subscribe Every Wednesday and Friday, we will explore the beauty and wonder of poetry and inspirational writing. We live here in this place of ever-changing bliss against a backdrop of uncertainty. But as the world turns we learn to carve out a place for solitude with hopeful words. This podcast provides a community for the misunderstood but everyone is welcome. Thank you for joining me on this awesome journey. It is my hope that we will grow and learn together. Hosted by poet, author and blogger Esha Montgomery.
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Job & Leadership Rant

Hope SpeaksSep 25, 2022

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The Power of Forgiveness

The Power of Forgiveness

Car Conversations May-11-23

  • How to forgive?
  • When it's time to let go?
  • Happiness
  • People that don't add anything positive
  • Moving Forward






May 15, 202311:14
When it's Time to Cut Off Friends/ Foes

When it's Time to Cut Off Friends/ Foes


Car Conversations: April-5-23


When it's time to stop rocking with certain people. A friend can be an enemy in disguise. Having the peace to forgive and move on.



#friends #foes #enemy #peace









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May 06, 202309:29
Be True to Yourself

Be True to Yourself

This car vlog is about being true to yourself. I also give my opinion on the sexual liberation of women.

Apr 26, 202307:19
Book Reading: Perseverance of the Human Spirit

Book Reading: Perseverance of the Human Spirit

Hope Speaks Hosted by Esha Montgomery

Season 2 Episode 8: 


- In this podcast, I am reading part 1 of my poetry book, Perseverance of the Human Spirit

The poems are about:

- Pushing forward 

- Love

- Lust

- Jobs 

- Bring a poet 

- The beauty of poetry 

- Bad decisions & consequences 

I also give story time and talk about my process while writing this book. 

Check out Perseverance of the Human Spirit : https://a.co/d/c7AL4Co

Poetry is read throughout this segment. I hope you enjoy it. For additional poetry

checkout:

https://www.pureloveesha.com/

https://300triedbywater.com/

Mar 07, 202323:29
Book Reading: Traces of My Black Lipstick Part 2

Book Reading: Traces of My Black Lipstick Part 2

Hope Speaks Hosted by Esha Montgomery

Season 2 Episode 7: Book Reading: Traces of My Black Lipstick Part 2

- In this podcast, I am reading part 2 of my poetry book, Traces of My Black

Lipstick. The poems are about:

- Love

- Lust

- Anger

- Working for survival

- Family issues 

I also give story time and talk about my process while writing my 1st book.

Check out Traces of My Black Lipstick! https://a.co/d/69fM0Hl

Poetry is read throughout this segment. I hope you enjoy it. For additional poetry

checkout:

https://www.pureloveesha.com/

https://300triedbywater.com/

Feb 26, 202329:55
Reading for Traces of My Black Lipstick by Esha Montgomery

Reading for Traces of My Black Lipstick by Esha Montgomery

Hope Speaks Hosted by Esha Montgomery

Season 2 Episode 6: Reading for Traces of My Black Lipstick by Esha Montgomery 

- Reading for Traces of My Black Lipstick (Part 1) by Esha Montgomery 

- In this book, I read poems about racism, poverty, love and lust 

-  Talk about my struggles while living in Chicago and my growth and past views. 

- Read a few poems from my blog 


Link for my book and blog are below: 

https://www.amazon.com/Traces-Black-Lipstick-Esha-Montgomery/dp/0692198407

https://300triedbywater.com/

Feb 21, 202329:39
What Are You Hungry For?
Dec 21, 202201:07:55
Truth = Water
Nov 17, 202247:46
Time Together
Nov 04, 202242:08
Working
Oct 21, 202240:22
Job & Leadership Rant
Sep 25, 202201:14:02
Feeling Soft
Sep 21, 202231:03
The Process of Mourning
Sep 21, 202211:57
Broken Things
Sep 19, 202231:54
Surfs Up
Aug 30, 202228:17
Wind Walker
Aug 25, 202220:22
For someone to think your somebody

For someone to think your somebody

I recorded my thoughts on the 2001 film, Joe Somebody featuring Tim Allen. I got so many wonderful takeaways from this wholesome movie. Often our self esteem stems from the people around us and our level of success. But it's important to see ourselves as worthwhile no matter the amount of people that rally behind us. This video is a shorty but a goodie. 


Love always, Esha 

Aug 20, 202210:60
Rant on Relationships: Raw Car Conversation
Aug 11, 202237:26
Moisture Again
Aug 05, 202243:21
A Friend
Jun 23, 202248:32
Hard To Break
Jun 12, 202240:13
The Gift of Prayer

The Gift of Prayer

Episode 10  The Gift of Prayer

- The stress of bills

- Deliverance through Christ

- Demonic spirits

- Witchcraft and evil people

- The passing of my Auntie

- God is an all consuming fire

- Poetry is read throughout the segment

- My eager dog desires to be heard... my apologies


This episode is also available as a blog post: http://black20somethin.com/2022/06/02/the-gift-of-prayer/


Thank you for listening and supporting! 

Love always, Esha 


Jun 06, 202231:02
Machine

Machine

Hope Speaks Hosted by Esha Montgomery


Episode 9  Love and Indifference

- Johnny Depp and Amber Heard trial

- Toxic relationships

- The love of Jesus

- The need for healing

- The humility in seeking help

- A prayer for myself and listeners

- Poetry is read throughout the segment



This episode is also available as a blog post: http://black20somethin.com/2022/05/31/machine/

Jun 02, 202238:24
Vase

Vase

Hope Speaks Hosted by Esha Montgomery

Episode 8: Overflowing Love

- Forgiveness

- The love of God

- Mercy and grace

- Lukewarm love of Christ

- Laying down our burdens

- Poetry is read throughout the segment




This episode is also available as a blog post: http://black20somethin.com/2022/04/19/vase/

Apr 25, 202228:33
Part 2: Pure Water

Part 2: Pure Water

Hope Speaks Hosted by Esha Montgomery


Episode 9: Spare the Rod

- Fear of correction (addressing the needs of the spirit)

- What is a home?

- No use in following the crowd

- To work in the midst of a pandemic

- Sometimes we have to laugh

- Poetry is read throughout the segment




This episode is also available as a blog post: http://black20somethin.com/2022/04/13/part-2-pure-water/

Apr 14, 202233:32
Cobblestone

Cobblestone

Hope Speaks Hosted by Esha Montgomery

Episode 8: Cobblestone

- The effects of materialism in society

- The needs of the human soul

- Unpopular Opinion: Will Vs. Rock

- Burning out impurities

- The Power of Fear

- The Mission of Writers

- Poetry is read throughout the segment


This episode is also available as a blog post: http://black20somethin.com/2022/04/06/cobblestone/

Apr 07, 202235:33
One Kiss

One Kiss

Hope Speaks Hosted by Esha Montgomery

Episode 7: One Kiss

- Cost of Living (expensive groceries and gas)

- Loving yourself and recognizing who you are in Christ 

- Internet and Social media destroying connections 

- Some people are seasonal for a reason 

- The importance of God as your Father 

- A peculiar people 

- Poetry time throughout segment



This episode is also available as a blog post: http://black20somethin.com/2022/02/15/one-kiss/

Mar 12, 202230:48
Being Called A Loser

Being Called A Loser

Hope Speaks Hosted by Esha Montgomery

Episode 6: Being Called A Loser 

- Rolling with the punches 

- Calling it quits on a 3 year relationship 

- Being unequally yoked 

- How to move past the negative things people say about you 

- Reflecting on my father's passing 

- Poetry time throughout segment




This episode is also available as a blog post: http://black20somethin.com/2022/02/12/being-called-a-loser/

Feb 13, 202229:51
The Truth

The Truth

Hope Speaks Hosted by Esha Montgomery

Episode 5: The Truth 

- State of Chicago 

- Class System 

- Prayer Life Discussed 

- How I am feeling since my fathers passing 

- Poetry time throughout segment



This episode is also available as a blog post: http://black20somethin.com/2021/12/22/the-truth/

Dec 28, 202128:25
Astroworld Thoughts: Accountable

Astroworld Thoughts: Accountable

This is Episode 4 of Hope Speaks, Astroworld Thoughts: Accountable. My name is Esha Montgomery. I address the Astroworld tragedy, read poetry and talk about my experiences during this pandemic. I also give my thoughts on new forms of classism. 


This episode is also available as a blog post: http://black20somethin.com/2021/12/22/astroworld-thoughts-accountable/



Dec 23, 202130:04
Uncharted

Uncharted

Hope Speaks Hosted by Esha Montgomery

Episode 3: Uncharted

- We exist to love

- Writing process for Traces of my Black Lipstick

- Socially awkward perspective  

- Poetry time throughout segment 


This episode is also available as a blog post: http://black20somethin.com/2021/09/01/uncharted/

Sep 02, 202129:22