Building the "Write" Foundation

As plainly as I can say it, writing saved my life. At age 9 & because of self-esteem issues, I was faced with the choice to either hurt myself, hurt someone else, or start writing. I thank God everyday that I chose to start writing. From age 9 to 18, little did I know that poetry would become my passion. In 2005, I accepted my calling as a poet after my best friend told me that a poem I recited kept him from committing suicide. It was at that moment that I realized the power of words. From the past I knew all to well that words could hurt, but I wanted my words to help & heal people.

The Passionate Professional Poet

As I grew in my writing, my love for poetry & helping people turned into a business. With that love, I've published 6 books, became the President of the Spartan City Poetry Club & a Professional Trainer/Speaker, & helped other poets discover their artistic voice. Through poetry, I've found my calling & my purpose. My life's mission is to use my Bachelor's Degree from Hendrix College, my passion for helping people develop, & my writing & communications skills to help others find their calling & purpose in life. Whether it's art, leadership, business, or a motivational word, I truly want to help people get to the next level.

Notable Achievements:

-Poetry:

1. Host of IHeartRadio & Spotify Podcast Poetry Worldwide

2. 2018 Selected as a Spillit Memphis Poet/Storyteller All-Star

3. 2017 The New Tri-State Defender: Women of Excellence Honoree

4. Featured Poet: Belhaven University World Literature Courses

5. Featured Artist: Connecting Memphis

6. No Filter, Just Art: Artist of the Month

7. "Drop the Mic" Poetry Competition Finalist: National Civil Rights Museum

-Author:

1. Author of 6 Poetry books

2. Positive book reviews from former President Barack Obama, the late Maya Angelou, & Civil Rights Activist & Professor Nikki Giovanni

3. National & International sales from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, & Books-A-Million

4. New Author Honoree: 2015 Memphis Bookstock Festival

5. Published Author Alumni Induction-Class of 2015: Memphis Bookstock Festival

-Consultant/Trainer/Speaker:

1. Adult Learning Theories, Effective Communication, Curriculum Development, & Classroom Management Certifications

2. Corporate Trainer & Recruiter: TruGreen & Hunter Fan Company

3. Communications Consultant: Tarik Black Foundation

4. Memphis Artist Resource Representative: ArtsMemphis

5. West Tennessee Writers Resource Representative: Humanities Tennessee

6. Literary Workshop Leader: Memphis Public Library