When you're 20 and broke, it's cute. You're a renaissance artist and the girls understand. When you're 30 and broke, though, it's not cute anymore.

Sure you love to rhyme, to find your rhythm, and to breakdance at Bar Mitzvahs. But does any of that pay the mortgage?

Like your mom always said, "But sweetie, can you make a living as a poet?" 

In this episode, poet and songwriter IN-Q tells his story of going platinum. His success emerged from growing up without his dad, learning to express his emotions in rhyme, and finding his way through the hard times. 

Listen in as IN-Q and Erik chat about... 

• What made IN-Q fall in love with rhyme and rhythm at 9 years old
• How his first public performance at 13 brought him to tears
• Learning to make a living as a poet during tough times (or why you're always right where you're supposed to be)
• Why "trust the river" is great advice for leading a successful life. 

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