Welcome to Ad Aster’s third episode, and join as we discuss the importance of self-care not only as writers, but as youth living in these strange and usual times. This week we welcome our first guest Meera Dasgupta, the U.S National Youth Poet Laureate! As an avid spoken word artist and the youngest/first Asian-American National Youth Poet Laureate, Meera’s performances have been featured by PBS, Apple, the Apollo, the United State of Young Women, and many more. Listen to us interview Meera about her self-care tips as a youth writer and activist, as well as our own tips on how to take care of your well-being. Stay tuned for Part 2!  Self Care Playlists :) Caroline’s Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5WT4U6Po4VBhG5f3tFqJJf?si=6ZsFMIHpThK9JrIhjjz8ew Maddy's Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0igdb4TYlgPmCRjJOKzdP0?si=w-KQsx6BT7ydS0CbqGV4xg