Flowers with the Tea Book Club Podcast: Meet the Hosts
A.Abyla Lloyd initiated a digital book club named Flowers with the Tea, backed by The Rhymer's Corner podcast. Members set aside their phones to read a book and meet to savor their preferred tea while discussing whether the book deserves the admiration of beautiful flowers or should be dismissed as one for the weeds. Amidst fun and entertainment, the goal of this podcast book club is to promote adult education, particularly in reading and writing literacy.
The podcast Flowers with the Tea will be featured on The Rhymer's Corners podcast's Spotify channel and website. Details about the show will be available in March 2025.
Meet the Hosts:
Lleigh Haydricks
I’m thrilled to present Flowers with the Tea co-host, an exceptional young woman who truly deserves your attention, named Lleigh Hendricks. At only 25, Lleigh is a biology graduate from the stunning city of Cape Town, South Africa. She prefers to be called Lleigh, as it is short, distinctive, and mirrors her direct perspective on life.
You might wonder about Lleigh's position in the literary world. She may not have significant influence, and she readily acknowledges that this is completely fine. It's important to remember that every renowned author started as an unknown writer, and Lleigh is on her path to establishing her reputation. Growing up in Cape Town, she embraced the vibrancy of her daily life. The sights, sounds, and experiences of her hometown inspired her, but in 2024, she decided to make a major change. Lleigh packed her things, bid farewell to her cherished home, and bravely moved across the ocean to the United States.
She established a personal objective: spending a whole year to uncover her true self. Isn't that exciting? In a world where we're often pressured to have everything figured out, Lleigh is allowing herself the time to explore her identity and passions without rushing. There's something incredibly liberating about deciding to leave your comfort zone and explore the unknown.
Andrea Walker-Williamson
We are delighted to welcome Andrea to the Flowers with the Tea Co-Host team. Andrea is a storyteller, director, and producer who is passionate about crafting narrative stories that connect with audiences across multiple platforms. With extensive experience in dramas, documentaries, films, and literature, Andrea has become a formidable presence in the film industry.
Andrea's skill in crafting captivating stories is evident through her three published books and a series of successful plays. Her work has earned her the prestigious Robey theater scholarship, and one of her plays was chosen for production at the renowned NAACP theatre festival, affirming her status as a gifted playwright.
A.Abyla Lloyd
Originally from Chicago, LaTonya Andrea Patterson, known by her stage name A.Abyla Lloyd, emerged as a creative writer upon discovering her son Victor's diagnosis on the autism spectrum. The challenge of balancing mental health, motherhood, and a career in accounting became a pivotal moment, with A.Abyla's emotional breakdown acting as the catalyst for her current work as a spoken word artist.
