In this episode, host Anna Jinja speaks with Ohio Poet Laureate Kari Gunter-Seymour about her collaboration with Britnie, a workshop participant whose reflections on identity and adoption shaped their creative process. Though Britnie could not join the recording, her insights—rooted in her Filipino and Jamaican heritage—remain central to the discussion. Gunter-Seymour explores how Britnie’s story informed their joint work and highlights the broader theme of how we adopt people, language, and values throughout our lives.