Meet Jenni Thorne, a poet from the Black Country and the winner of our 2025 Poetry Competition. In this episode, Jenni opens up about the imposter syndrome that kept her from pursuing her dream for years, as she watched from the sidelines of a world she felt her background denied her access to.

Discover how Jenni challenged her self-doubt, found her voice, and built the confidence now propelling her forward with success and support.

Get to know Jenni alongside our New2theScene presenter as she reflects on how her family, childhood, and life experiences shape her poetry. Her work delivers powerful, cathartic pieces on addiction, resilience, and motherhood, spanning the many chapters of her life.

Writing is often a solitary pursuit, with inspiration striking at any hour — something Jenni embraces to combat insomnia, polishing her prose while the rest of the world sleeps!

Be sure to listen to the full episode to find out whether Jenni can top the leaderboard in our game, “Title Race.” You won’t regret spending 50 minutes immersed in your passion.

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