CC Speaks, poet, host, and the voice behind powerful spoken-word nights in Akron, joins Live At Studio 225 to talk about her book Woken Word, the energy of hosting open-mic nights at House Three Thirty, and how she turns lived experience into poems that hit. We discuss craft, community, and what it means to create a platform for other voices.In this episode, we cover:• What inspired Woken Word and a few favorite poems.• Why House Three Thirty matters as a community stage, and how CC makes the Cabaret shine. • How she creates space for new voices and the open-mic rituals that keep poetry alive. • CC’s creative process, performance tips, and what’s next.Follow CC Speaks:Instagram: @ccspeaks_4 watch her performances, event updates, and poems. If you liked the episode, please:👍 Like the video🔔 Subscribe for more interviews with poets and artists🗣️ Comment your favorite line from the interview or which poem you want performed next#CCSpeaks #WokenWord #HouseThreeThirty #AkronPoetry #SpokenWord #PoetryPodcast #poetry #fyp