Welcome to ItsPersonalPodcast, hosted by Gary R. Gray Jr.—teacher, writer, storyteller, and kid from Preston now teaching in Singapore. This ain’t your typical pod. No fancy edits. No perfect soundscapes. Just real talk. Sometimes it’s Gary, solo, diving deep—into childhood, into choices, into what it means to be growing, moving, becoming. He peels back the layers, questions his “accomplishments,” wonders out loud if he’s living a full life. It’s vulnerable. It’s honest. It’s personal.
Other times, he brings folks along—educators, authors, parents, artists, people who carry stories in their pockets and wisdom in their scars. Especially those from the Global Majority. The ones often unheard. The ones worth listening to.
Together, they talk identity, joy, loss, memory, meaning. They ride the back roads of becoming.
This space is human. Unscripted. Yours.
Find Gary everywhere @GaryRGrayJr.
All content for It's Personal Podcast is the property of Gary R. Gray Jr and is served directly from their servers
with no modification, redirects, or rehosting. The podcast is not affiliated with or endorsed by Podjoint in any way.
Welcome to ItsPersonalPodcast, hosted by Gary R. Gray Jr.—teacher, writer, storyteller, and kid from Preston now teaching in Singapore. This ain’t your typical pod. No fancy edits. No perfect soundscapes. Just real talk. Sometimes it’s Gary, solo, diving deep—into childhood, into choices, into what it means to be growing, moving, becoming. He peels back the layers, questions his “accomplishments,” wonders out loud if he’s living a full life. It’s vulnerable. It’s honest. It’s personal.
Other times, he brings folks along—educators, authors, parents, artists, people who carry stories in their pockets and wisdom in their scars. Especially those from the Global Majority. The ones often unheard. The ones worth listening to.
Together, they talk identity, joy, loss, memory, meaning. They ride the back roads of becoming.
This space is human. Unscripted. Yours.
Find Gary everywhere @GaryRGrayJr.
EP. 134 Me & Mama author/illustrator Cozbi A. Cabrera talks poetry, life and Read Alouds
It's Personal Podcast
27 minutes
1 year ago
EP. 134 Me & Mama author/illustrator Cozbi A. Cabrera talks poetry, life and Read Alouds
Cozbi A. Cabrera: Illustrating and Writer for Young Readers with Representation in Mind Acclaimed children's book author and illustrator Cozbi Cabrera takes us on a journey through her creative process, sharing intimate moments from her childhood that have deeply influenced her goal of providing authentic representation for young readers through her work.
In this episode, Cozbi opens up about her path to becoming a published author and illustrator, the mentors who have guided her along the way, and the importance of diverse storytelling for children. She provides a behind-the-scenes look at how she brings her vibrant illustrations and heartwarming narratives to life, always striving to mirror the rich tapestry of human experience.
Whether you're an aspiring creator, a parent seeking meaningful books, or simply someone who appreciates the power of children's literature, this conversation with Cozbi Cabrera will surely inspire and delight. Tune in to this insightful dive into the world of inclusive, representative storytelling for young audiences.
Listen to audio versions here:
Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/t.. [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVFfbzlvNW90LXFCZnVSMkV6WGFGaHU1LUJuZ3xBQ3Jtc0trMzhjUmYycHFFSTNzZjhSYzlmcWJTOE55NjdSZm1fb1BXbWpkcnJHUmxlUm13bWJGQmVYZ3dlWW5XVEk2OXllZ25JRTF4Qk9yZGhGam80Y2hXYUpndHRpRmFwOTk5Mmc0MWIyMUpXWjJ2bTlLaFBNUQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fitunes.apple.com%2Fca%2Fpodcast%2Ft..&v=9XVwsgU8lWQ].
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2f3XyNg.. [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbTRWdTAwb2JHT0JBV0pBQmFJVDhqVWpmUWhnd3xBQ3Jtc0trWVRFdWd1S3ozcE5BTVpZVElDS3BicFZnYmNqWW1lTTBXMkFyamdnMUZMajZIdFR5MG96QlgyUXlGcXdOUVltbVhYZFNaOTJpd3pMeFQ1MEJyMjlQYldUZFI0TEZTRVMzNUlUS3B3ck0xMnB3dWs2cw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Fshow%2F2f3XyNg..&v=9XVwsgU8lWQ].
Zencastr: https://zencastr.com/It-s-Personal-Po.. [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbGdtVFdYazkyb2RiSjdSVVEwYlNSMUphb0JvQXxBQ3Jtc0tsSG1SbWZMZjdLQnRsTF9BdWNDX2t4V2gySFE5X0JzRlIxR0x1ZlhmMDY4MGRUeXlHd2VGV0FMa084U2tFVjF6eS1zWkF5eXJmQzZzTXpHWnNHMWhabldwN1JkM0tPeUxFTF9yNTd4ZXMyZE9ES01WWQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fzencastr.com%2FIt-s-Personal-Po..&v=9XVwsgU8lWQ].
Website: https://www.cozbi.com/q4r7drqsugu7ile... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbTA0SnFoWU1ta0tIOGFDdDBSaW1rMTZRdmpmZ3xBQ3Jtc0tsWG9pR3A5WHRLNWpzQVVMOUNoUFJJbDdadlFITXBscEhvZXVCbXpsTFpZdWJkXzFKTGRPeV9NYVozY2I5UTl1RVFYUEhfb3NzS0JpLUdhbzlhUWFHX3kya3hjcVM0cnltQm5NNDN4a3dVYWxCaC1CYw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cozbi.com%2Fq4r7drqsugu7ileyo7d63pp5879y5p&v=9XVwsgU8lWQ]
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cozbi/?hl=en [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbjR2Q1FqNTZ1WTBiQmdMWDFGTFJoTFFvTDljUXxBQ3Jtc0tuTDR6T2UxZUZXMFI1alMtRTR0NGNtaUxoMVFkNG5sYmJjN25WWFdSdF9xR3phRFJtRllEZlh0R3A4UHptLWwtbUxUQVhRTWxLNERuM2xmMnc4YV8xZjRQWi1UR0p2eDREdFU4WlR1TmprN0NDdFdGQQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fcozbi%2F%3Fhl%3Den&v=9XVwsgU8lWQ]
X: https://x.com/CozbiHandmade [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbmpmZzkxZkw2emNDclhxdWtQU3poc3YzaTZ6QXxBQ3Jtc0trMTM4eWxHN0pTa3dOY0lGdnFXVEhwR2dwN3VqbDFoSmdCcnotdTkxMU9LNUlWQk9PRXl3QzA3R24yOWp1RFFhaXljS2J1ZDB0T3ZELXRIMzN5b01GYngzX09RakFZRVRxRkdBVE1nVDZBZVB2TmRrbw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2FCozbiHandmade&v=9XVwsgU8lWQ]
It's Personal Podcast
Welcome to ItsPersonalPodcast, hosted by Gary R. Gray Jr.—teacher, writer, storyteller, and kid from Preston now teaching in Singapore. This ain’t your typical pod. No fancy edits. No perfect soundscapes. Just real talk. Sometimes it’s Gary, solo, diving deep—into childhood, into choices, into what it means to be growing, moving, becoming. He peels back the layers, questions his “accomplishments,” wonders out loud if he’s living a full life. It’s vulnerable. It’s honest. It’s personal.
Other times, he brings folks along—educators, authors, parents, artists, people who carry stories in their pockets and wisdom in their scars. Especially those from the Global Majority. The ones often unheard. The ones worth listening to.
Together, they talk identity, joy, loss, memory, meaning. They ride the back roads of becoming.
This space is human. Unscripted. Yours.
Find Gary everywhere @GaryRGrayJr.
