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How Karen Malpede Turns Personal Trauma Into Social Justice Theater
Episode 222

How Karen Malpede Turns Personal Trauma Into Social Justice Theater

Authority On Demand · Vikrant Shaurya

October 29, 202528m 37s

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Show Notes

on emotional honesty, the art of revision, and the role of creativity in activism, this episode is a must-listen for writers, artists, and anyone seeking meaning through storytelling.

Takeaways include:

  • ✍️ How subconscious choices guide memoir structure
  • 📚 Why deep reading sharpens revision
  • 🎭 How art can shift focus from violence to vitality

Karen also shares heartfelt writing tips for navigating grief, embracing creativity, and finding courage in the process.

📘 Last Radiance launches October 28th

🎭 Anthology of plays releasing alongside the memoir

🎬 Watch the full production of Blue Valiant on YouTube

🔗 Visit Theater Three Collaborative for more info

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