Kara Jackson, former Youth Poet Laureate and acclaimed singer-songwriter, joins the panel to discuss her journey from t-ball to poetry and music. Peter Segal, her former t-ball coach, reminisces about her early athletic days. Kara shares her memories of Coach Segal's creative cheers and her transition into poetry.
Kara Jackson was a player on Peter Segal's t-ball team.
She was named the Youth Poet Laureate of Chicago and the United States.
Kara remembers Coach Segal's unique cheers and her own prowess at t-ball.
She transitioned from sports to poetry and music, releasing a song called "Head Blues" about past relationships.
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