Cohort 4
Fall 2022
Carina L. Dacer is a compliance professional.
Interview with Carina
March 2023
What communities do you work with in your daily life and how are you applying your learnings from the Certified Listener Poet course with them?
I volunteer for a healthcare center and charities. In my day-to-day work, I apply the art of listening in everything I do.
What's something that's inspiring your writing these days?
What inspires me these days are the everyday relationships and activities we tend to take for granted - everyday encounters, conversations with a friend you have not seen since the pandemic, and many more.
What one thing has stuck with you most from your Certified Listener Poet experience?
I never thought I would bond with such a lovely group of human beings during the Certified Listener Poet experience.
Is there anything else you want people to know about you?
I would love to hear from anyone who wants to chat.
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