No. 1 New York Times bestselling author and poet opens 2024-2025 Speaking with Pico Series
SUMMARY
- Tue, Oct 29 | 7:30 p.m. | UCSB Campbell Hall
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- Yung Pueblo is bringing compassionate self understanding and acceptance to a new generation through poetry and wisdom published online and in his bestselling books
- The kickoff for Arts & Lectures’ popular, long-running Speaking with Pico series
- $22.50 – $37.50 / $10 UCSB Students (Current student ID required)
- Tickets & Info: www.ArtsAndLectures.UCSB.edu or (805) 893-3535
“A hero is one who heals their own wounds and then shows others how to do the same.” – Yung Pueblo, Inward
“In a medium driven by knee-jerk reactions (comments), superficial judgments (likes), and the constant need for public approval, Yung Pueblo’s voice reminds us of the better angels of our nature.” Forbes
SANTA BARBARA — UCSB Arts & Lectures presents Yung Pueblo in Conversation with Pico Iyer on Tuesday, October 29 at 7:30 p.m. at UCSB Campbell Hall. Yung Pueblo – pen name of Diego Perez – is an author and poet whose focus on self-knowledge and radical self-acceptance has made him a source of inspiration and wisdom to millions. He is the No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of Lighter as well as the Inward Trilogy, a collection of three bestselling books of poetry including Inward, Clarity & Connection and the final installment, 2023’s The Way Forward.
Yung Pueblo On the Importance of Letting Go, and his book Lighter | Inside the Book
ABOUT YUNG PUEBLO
Diego Perez, widely known by his pen name, Yung Pueblo, has emerged as a powerful voice for our times. Through Instagram and various other social media platforms, he has captured the hearts and minds of millions with his profound insights on self-healing, self-love, relationships and the transformative power of self-discovery. As a New York Times bestselling author, meditator and poet, Yung Pueblo has become a beacon of wisdom and inspiration for those seeking a path toward authentic living and emotional well-being. Proclaiming that misery has gone out of style, and the healing generation is here, Yung Pueblo is the herald for a new pathway forward. He champions the idea that embracing the transformative power of self-awareness and personal growth is the key to healing. He imparts invaluable lessons that resonate deeply through his writing and speaking engagements.
Yung Pueblo’s poetic trilogy, concluded this fall with The Way Forward, a testament to his mastery of the written word. Building upon his favorite themes, this final installment will guide readers further on their journey toward a life lived authentically, intuitively and in harmony with others. It is a profound exploration of self-knowledge in times of turmoil, offering readers the tools they need to navigate the challenges of today and emerge stronger and more fulfilled. His first book, Inward, initially self-published, quickly soared to the top of Amazon’s bestseller list, capturing the hearts of readers worldwide. This early success served as a springboard for his subsequent works, including his third book, Lighter, which debuted as a No.1 New York Times bestseller, solidifying his status as a literary powerhouse.
In a world of uncertainty and unrest, Yung Pueblo’s voice shines through as a beacon of hope. Born in Ecuador, Diego Perez brings a unique perspective to his work. Blending his fluency in Spanish and his Vipassana meditation practice, he embodies the teachings he shares with his audience.
ABOUT MODERATOR PICO IYER
Pico Iyer is the author of 16 books, translated into 23 languages, and dealing with subjects ranging from the XIVth Dalai Lama to Islamic mysticism and from globalism to the Cuban Revolution. They include such long-running sellers as Video Night in Kathmandu, The Lady and the Monk, The Global Soul and The Art of Stillness. His latest, The Half Known Life: In Search of Paradise, has been a national bestseller, and he’s just completing his next work, on his first 32 years with a community of Benedictine monks in Big Sur. He has also written the introductions to more than 70 other books, the liner notes for many Leonard Cohen albums and Criterion Collection movies and a screenplay for Miramax. Since 1986 he has been a regular essayist for Time, The New York Times, Harper’s, The New York Review of Books and many others.
His four TED talks have received more than 11 million views, and he has been featured in program-length interviews with Oprah, Krista Tippett and Larry King, among others. Born in Oxford, England in 1957, Iyer was a King’s Scholar at Eton and was awarded a Congratulatory Double First at Oxford, where he received the highest marks of any student on English Literature at the university. He received a second master’s degree at Harvard and was recently a Ferris Professor at Princeton.
ABOUT UCSB ARTS & LECTURES
Founded in 1959, UCSB Arts & Lectures (A&L) is the largest and most influential arts and lectures organization between Los Angeles and San Francisco. A&L annually presents more than a hundred public events, from critically acclaimed concerts and dance performances by world-renowned artists to talks by groundbreaking authors and film series at UCSB and Santa Barbara-area venues. With a mission to “educate, entertain and inspire,” A&L also oversees an outreach program that brings visiting artists and speakers into local classrooms and other venues for master classes, open rehearsals, discussions and more, serving K-12 students, college students and the general public.
Yung Pueblo in Conversation with Pico Iyer is presented by UCSB Arts & Lectures.
Event Sponsor: Natalie Orfalea Foundation & Lou Buglioli
Speaking with Pico Series Sponsors: Martha Gabbert, Robin & Roger Himovitz, Siri & Bob Marshall and Laura & Kevin O’Connor
Tickets are $22.50 – $37.50 / $10 UCSB students (Current student ID required)
For tickets or more information, call UCSB Arts & Lectures at (805) 893-3535 or purchase online at www.ArtsAndLectures.UCSB.edu.
UCSB Arts & Lectures gratefully acknowledges 2024-2025 Season Sponsor Sara Miller McCune.
UCSB Arts & Lectures gratefully acknowledges our Community Partners the Natalie Orfalea Foundation & Lou Buglioli for their generous support of the 2024-2025 season.