The Unfair & Lovely Podcast - Episode 7: Promoting Mental Wellness through Writing with Taniya Gupta

Add Taniya Gupta to the list of South Asian writers you should know!

In this episode of The Unfair & Lovely Podcast, I sat down with talented South Asian writer Taniya Gupta and we discussed how she embraced poetry writing to grow her sense of self, her literary journey as published author and the importance of raising awareness about mental health. 

More Information about Taniya Gupta:
 
Taniya is a poet who grew up in Punjab, India and now lives in the suburbs of Toronto, Canada. She advocates for voice and mental health through her work. Her first book, What Will People Say, published in January 2024, is a collection of poems, inspired by not only her own life, but also the women in her family, and millions of others trapped in patriarchal family structures. She was recently listed as one of @ 'Favorite Canadian Poets'. Taniya loves looking for moments of slowness through mindfulness, and tea. 

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Land Acknowledgment:

I would like to acknowledge that I have had the pleasure to take up space in and build safe spaces for BIPOC in the Region of Peel, which is a part of the Treaty Lands and Territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit. For thousands of years, Indigenous peoples have inhabited Turtle Island and continue to care for it. However not only is acknowledgment important it is important to educate ourselves and show solidarity. 

How can you support?

Please make sure to check out these amazing organizations that are doing the work while taking up space. 

@torontoindigenousharmreduction

Toronto Indigenous Harm Reduction (TIHR) emerged in April 2020 during the first wave of the COVID19 pandemic in response to a massive shutdown of frontline services and a lack of basic needs for Indigenous houseless folks in the city of Toronto. To date we have served over 3,000 meals to the encampments and Indigenous street folks.

@nwrct

The Native Women’s Resource Centre of Toronto (NWRCT) began when a dedicated group of Indigenous women recognized the need for a gathering place in Toronto where Indigenous women could share resources, support one another, and practice their traditional ways. In 1985, this vision resulted in the downtown basement office that affectionately became known as “The Pit.” Today, the Native Women’s Resource Centre of Toronto provides a safe and welcoming environment for all Indigenous women and their children in the Greater Toronto Area. 

@cheekbonebeauty 

In January of 2015, Jenn Harper (Founder) had the most vivid dream of little Indigenous girls covered in lip glosses. That dream is what gave birth to Cheekbone Beauty, the very first Indigenous-owned and founded cosmetics company. Cheekbone’s aim is to make a difference in the lives of Indigenous youth through donations that support educational opportunities for them, and to create a space in the beauty industry where everyone, including Indigenous people, feel represented and seen.

@aaniin.hello
Chelsee Pettit is an anishinaabe member of aamjiwnaang First Nations and the founder of aaniin retail inc. aaniin started out as a streetwear brand in June 2021. Their growth has been fast moving and so are Chelsee’s goals and vision for this company thanks to their amazing customers! chi miigwech for following along their journey, be sure to keep in touch on Instagram.