
Episode #9
Exclusive Interview with Author and Poet Aubrey Barnes
<p>In this deeply reflective episode of CEI THE PODCAST, we're joined by poet and author Aubrey Barnes (Mister Aubs) to explore his latest book, I Took The Wrong Path. Prompted by the grief of losing a sibling, Barnes turned sorrow into an authentic, transformative collection of poems that delve into loss, resilience, and what it truly means to be human. He opens up about the importance of embracing vulnerability, particularly within marginalized communities, and discusses how mentorship and the soulful influence of artists like Marvin Gaye and Gil Scott-Heron shaped his creative process. Barnes emphasizes that perfection isn’t th...

