n this episode of eMerge Unchained, host Aubrey Green talks with poet, performer, and podcaster Bailey Rodfield, whose work merges raw emotion, queer identity, and the healing power of art. From the high desert of rural New Mexico, Bailey reflects on grief, isolation, and the unexpected solace of shouting at her father’s headstone for poetic inspiration.She shares how loss, political unrest, and the need for authentic connection led her to create a virtual collective for queer artists across the Southwest—offering space for community, expression, and the occasional virtual open mic mishap.Bailey also opens up about her upcoming novella, podcast Life Isn’t That Bad, and her creative process, which balances introspection, intuition, and urgency. Whether writing poetry or producing intricate audio storytelling, Bailey’s work is grounded in survival, solidarity, and the messy, beautiful fight to be seen.Send us a textSupport the showemerge-magazine.com

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