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LA if your interested in getting to the root of your best performance (not just “remember why you wrote it) join me on May 2 for a DPL performance workshop 10am -12pm at ArtShare. It’s only $15 but it’s also pay what ya can so it’s accessible to everyone 🥰

Bring your poems! Sign up through @dapoetrylounge_co

SAY IT WITH YOUR CHEST (Poets)!!!!
Pay what you can - frfr

I am excited to offer this performance workshop through DPL. After touring for over a decade, competing on at least 5 slam teams (some visiting final stage) and 10 years coaching a youth slam team, what I learned is PERFORMANCE MATTERS!!!!

Bringing your words to life is just as powerful as the writing, but more importantly sounding like YOU is what separates you from the rest. Too often, poets sound like the poet that went before them. When it comes to building a career in this art form or even just presenting your work for the love of it, being memorable is the golden ticket!!!

Join me as I help you discover and perfect the best sounding YOU!!!!! You put all that effort into writing a poem, and mustered up the bravery to share, let’s make sure no one forget’s your presence!

Sign up and let’s rock together :) share away 🥰

Last week was insane so I didn’t get to capture a lot of pics but I want to take a moment to thank @brandon_leake_ctm for bringing me on and trusting me with his vision “In Real Life”. I got to wear two hats as production manager and stage manager and it was a huge undertaking but I want to shout out every person that collaborated with Brandon to make his dream come true. I worked alongside of an amazing production crew, team of talent including the Stockton Symphony, Stockton Soul and the Delta Theater crew, the BTS team and everyone in between that jumped in wherever they were needed. Sending all the love. Until next time… 💜

@storyandpixel @greg_wilson_dp @stocktonsymphony @sjdeltacollege @bluezie @odw___ @clevebrowniiimedia @lolgan_h @therealdannyduncan @elp_art @jordynwithawhy @michaelsheavenlysweets @dontmindstephanie @jensenscherer @kaybeethelady @kendryk_youngblood @redlionpoetry @lizae_godspoet @emilygracelucasmusic @joejjdouglass @poetlaureateoflathrop @mattbalane_ @shoegamefresh @thatmexicanindianguy @yuito_kimura @trevoniie @farissryan @obbiewest @officialjustingoss @missford1975 @iamjelani @meeegghan @jvmestupas @niahri_ @shawnjaico @uriah_bl @gihonthelion

(There are a few IGs missing but know that I love you too)

And shout out to Kevin and Jason at @aveonthemile for hosting us for our wrap up

Last week was insane so I didn’t get to capture a lot of pics but I want to take a moment to thank @brandon_leake_ctm for bringing me on and trusting me with his vision “In Real Life”. I got to wear two hats as production manager and stage manager and it was a huge undertaking but I want to shout out every person that collaborated with Brandon to make his dream come true. I worked alongside of an amazing production crew, team of talent including the Stockton Symphony, Stockton Soul and the Delta Theater crew, the BTS team and everyone in between that jumped in wherever they were needed. Sending all the love. Until next time… 💜

@storyandpixel @greg_wilson_dp @stocktonsymphony @sjdeltacollege @bluezie @odw___ @clevebrowniiimedia @lolgan_h @therealdannyduncan @elp_art @jordynwithawhy @michaelsheavenlysweets @dontmindstephanie @jensenscherer @kaybeethelady @kendryk_youngblood @redlionpoetry @lizae_godspoet @emilygracelucasmusic @joejjdouglass @poetlaureateoflathrop @mattbalane_ @shoegamefresh @thatmexicanindianguy @yuito_kimura @trevoniie @farissryan @obbiewest @officialjustingoss @missford1975 @iamjelani @meeegghan @jvmestupas @niahri_ @shawnjaico @uriah_bl @gihonthelion

(There are a few IGs missing but know that I love you too)

And shout out to Kevin and Jason at @aveonthemile for hosting us for our wrap up

Last week was insane so I didn’t get to capture a lot of pics but I want to take a moment to thank @brandon_leake_ctm for bringing me on and trusting me with his vision “In Real Life”. I got to wear two hats as production manager and stage manager and it was a huge undertaking but I want to shout out every person that collaborated with Brandon to make his dream come true. I worked alongside of an amazing production crew, team of talent including the Stockton Symphony, Stockton Soul and the Delta Theater crew, the BTS team and everyone in between that jumped in wherever they were needed. Sending all the love. Until next time… 💜

@storyandpixel @greg_wilson_dp @stocktonsymphony @sjdeltacollege @bluezie @odw___ @clevebrowniiimedia @lolgan_h @therealdannyduncan @elp_art @jordynwithawhy @michaelsheavenlysweets @dontmindstephanie @jensenscherer @kaybeethelady @kendryk_youngblood @redlionpoetry @lizae_godspoet @emilygracelucasmusic @joejjdouglass @poetlaureateoflathrop @mattbalane_ @shoegamefresh @thatmexicanindianguy @yuito_kimura @trevoniie @farissryan @obbiewest @officialjustingoss @missford1975 @iamjelani @meeegghan @jvmestupas @niahri_ @shawnjaico @uriah_bl @gihonthelion

(There are a few IGs missing but know that I love you too)

And shout out to Kevin and Jason at @aveonthemile for hosting us for our wrap up

Last week was insane so I didn’t get to capture a lot of pics but I want to take a moment to thank @brandon_leake_ctm for bringing me on and trusting me with his vision “In Real Life”. I got to wear two hats as production manager and stage manager and it was a huge undertaking but I want to shout out every person that collaborated with Brandon to make his dream come true. I worked alongside of an amazing production crew, team of talent including the Stockton Symphony, Stockton Soul and the Delta Theater crew, the BTS team and everyone in between that jumped in wherever they were needed. Sending all the love. Until next time… 💜

@storyandpixel @greg_wilson_dp @stocktonsymphony @sjdeltacollege @bluezie @odw___ @clevebrowniiimedia @lolgan_h @therealdannyduncan @elp_art @jordynwithawhy @michaelsheavenlysweets @dontmindstephanie @jensenscherer @kaybeethelady @kendryk_youngblood @redlionpoetry @lizae_godspoet @emilygracelucasmusic @joejjdouglass @poetlaureateoflathrop @mattbalane_ @shoegamefresh @thatmexicanindianguy @yuito_kimura @trevoniie @farissryan @obbiewest @officialjustingoss @missford1975 @iamjelani @meeegghan @jvmestupas @niahri_ @shawnjaico @uriah_bl @gihonthelion

(There are a few IGs missing but know that I love you too)

And shout out to Kevin and Jason at @aveonthemile for hosting us for our wrap up

Last week was insane so I didn’t get to capture a lot of pics but I want to take a moment to thank @brandon_leake_ctm for bringing me on and trusting me with his vision “In Real Life”. I got to wear two hats as production manager and stage manager and it was a huge undertaking but I want to shout out every person that collaborated with Brandon to make his dream come true. I worked alongside of an amazing production crew, team of talent including the Stockton Symphony, Stockton Soul and the Delta Theater crew, the BTS team and everyone in between that jumped in wherever they were needed. Sending all the love. Until next time… 💜

@storyandpixel @greg_wilson_dp @stocktonsymphony @sjdeltacollege @bluezie @odw___ @clevebrowniiimedia @lolgan_h @therealdannyduncan @elp_art @jordynwithawhy @michaelsheavenlysweets @dontmindstephanie @jensenscherer @kaybeethelady @kendryk_youngblood @redlionpoetry @lizae_godspoet @emilygracelucasmusic @joejjdouglass @poetlaureateoflathrop @mattbalane_ @shoegamefresh @thatmexicanindianguy @yuito_kimura @trevoniie @farissryan @obbiewest @officialjustingoss @missford1975 @iamjelani @meeegghan @jvmestupas @niahri_ @shawnjaico @uriah_bl @gihonthelion

(There are a few IGs missing but know that I love you too)

And shout out to Kevin and Jason at @aveonthemile for hosting us for our wrap up

Last week was insane so I didn’t get to capture a lot of pics but I want to take a moment to thank @brandon_leake_ctm for bringing me on and trusting me with his vision “In Real Life”. I got to wear two hats as production manager and stage manager and it was a huge undertaking but I want to shout out every person that collaborated with Brandon to make his dream come true. I worked alongside of an amazing production crew, team of talent including the Stockton Symphony, Stockton Soul and the Delta Theater crew, the BTS team and everyone in between that jumped in wherever they were needed. Sending all the love. Until next time… 💜

@storyandpixel @greg_wilson_dp @stocktonsymphony @sjdeltacollege @bluezie @odw___ @clevebrowniiimedia @lolgan_h @therealdannyduncan @elp_art @jordynwithawhy @michaelsheavenlysweets @dontmindstephanie @jensenscherer @kaybeethelady @kendryk_youngblood @redlionpoetry @lizae_godspoet @emilygracelucasmusic @joejjdouglass @poetlaureateoflathrop @mattbalane_ @shoegamefresh @thatmexicanindianguy @yuito_kimura @trevoniie @farissryan @obbiewest @officialjustingoss @missford1975 @iamjelani @meeegghan @jvmestupas @niahri_ @shawnjaico @uriah_bl @gihonthelion

(There are a few IGs missing but know that I love you too)

And shout out to Kevin and Jason at @aveonthemile for hosting us for our wrap up

Last week was insane so I didn’t get to capture a lot of pics but I want to take a moment to thank @brandon_leake_ctm for bringing me on and trusting me with his vision “In Real Life”. I got to wear two hats as production manager and stage manager and it was a huge undertaking but I want to shout out every person that collaborated with Brandon to make his dream come true. I worked alongside of an amazing production crew, team of talent including the Stockton Symphony, Stockton Soul and the Delta Theater crew, the BTS team and everyone in between that jumped in wherever they were needed. Sending all the love. Until next time… 💜

@storyandpixel @greg_wilson_dp @stocktonsymphony @sjdeltacollege @bluezie @odw___ @clevebrowniiimedia @lolgan_h @therealdannyduncan @elp_art @jordynwithawhy @michaelsheavenlysweets @dontmindstephanie @jensenscherer @kaybeethelady @kendryk_youngblood @redlionpoetry @lizae_godspoet @emilygracelucasmusic @joejjdouglass @poetlaureateoflathrop @mattbalane_ @shoegamefresh @thatmexicanindianguy @yuito_kimura @trevoniie @farissryan @obbiewest @officialjustingoss @missford1975 @iamjelani @meeegghan @jvmestupas @niahri_ @shawnjaico @uriah_bl @gihonthelion

(There are a few IGs missing but know that I love you too)

And shout out to Kevin and Jason at @aveonthemile for hosting us for our wrap up

Last week was insane so I didn’t get to capture a lot of pics but I want to take a moment to thank @brandon_leake_ctm for bringing me on and trusting me with his vision “In Real Life”. I got to wear two hats as production manager and stage manager and it was a huge undertaking but I want to shout out every person that collaborated with Brandon to make his dream come true. I worked alongside of an amazing production crew, team of talent including the Stockton Symphony, Stockton Soul and the Delta Theater crew, the BTS team and everyone in between that jumped in wherever they were needed. Sending all the love. Until next time… 💜

@storyandpixel @greg_wilson_dp @stocktonsymphony @sjdeltacollege @bluezie @odw___ @clevebrowniiimedia @lolgan_h @therealdannyduncan @elp_art @jordynwithawhy @michaelsheavenlysweets @dontmindstephanie @jensenscherer @kaybeethelady @kendryk_youngblood @redlionpoetry @lizae_godspoet @emilygracelucasmusic @joejjdouglass @poetlaureateoflathrop @mattbalane_ @shoegamefresh @thatmexicanindianguy @yuito_kimura @trevoniie @farissryan @obbiewest @officialjustingoss @missford1975 @iamjelani @meeegghan @jvmestupas @niahri_ @shawnjaico @uriah_bl @gihonthelion

(There are a few IGs missing but know that I love you too)

And shout out to Kevin and Jason at @aveonthemile for hosting us for our wrap up

Last week was insane so I didn’t get to capture a lot of pics but I want to take a moment to thank @brandon_leake_ctm for bringing me on and trusting me with his vision “In Real Life”. I got to wear two hats as production manager and stage manager and it was a huge undertaking but I want to shout out every person that collaborated with Brandon to make his dream come true. I worked alongside of an amazing production crew, team of talent including the Stockton Symphony, Stockton Soul and the Delta Theater crew, the BTS team and everyone in between that jumped in wherever they were needed. Sending all the love. Until next time… 💜

@storyandpixel @greg_wilson_dp @stocktonsymphony @sjdeltacollege @bluezie @odw___ @clevebrowniiimedia @lolgan_h @therealdannyduncan @elp_art @jordynwithawhy @michaelsheavenlysweets @dontmindstephanie @jensenscherer @kaybeethelady @kendryk_youngblood @redlionpoetry @lizae_godspoet @emilygracelucasmusic @joejjdouglass @poetlaureateoflathrop @mattbalane_ @shoegamefresh @thatmexicanindianguy @yuito_kimura @trevoniie @farissryan @obbiewest @officialjustingoss @missford1975 @iamjelani @meeegghan @jvmestupas @niahri_ @shawnjaico @uriah_bl @gihonthelion

(There are a few IGs missing but know that I love you too)

And shout out to Kevin and Jason at @aveonthemile for hosting us for our wrap up

The best thing a poet can do is share how important our chosen family is out loud. My brother @stayonthemic has held me down for years so this poem was a necessary birthday gift to him.

Another new poem - “The earth is f**d”

Another new poem - “The earth is f**d”

Another new poem - “The earth is f**d”

I had the opportunity to share brand new work at my feature in Modesto at Slam on Rye - “Caskets”

Thank you Modesto for such great energy!!! Thank you to my brother @stayonthemic for featuring me at Slam on Rye and I hope all your bday wishes come true 🎉

Thank you Modesto for such great energy!!! Thank you to my brother @stayonthemic for featuring me at Slam on Rye and I hope all your bday wishes come true 🎉

Thank you Modesto for such great energy!!! Thank you to my brother @stayonthemic for featuring me at Slam on Rye and I hope all your bday wishes come true 🎉

Thank you Modesto for such great energy!!! Thank you to my brother @stayonthemic for featuring me at Slam on Rye and I hope all your bday wishes come true 🎉

Thank you Modesto for such great energy!!! Thank you to my brother @stayonthemic for featuring me at Slam on Rye and I hope all your bday wishes come true 🎉

Thank you Modesto for such great energy!!! Thank you to my brother @stayonthemic for featuring me at Slam on Rye and I hope all your bday wishes come true 🎉

2016 - my 33rd year- (and yes my birthday hat says “33 like Jesus” lol) was the best year of my lifeto date. That year my non-profit was doing amazing. I had more shows booked than I could handle. I was in a solid relationship. My daughter and I were traveling. I felt unstoppable … until it all crashed.

2026 - I am booking shows again. My daughter is in college. I’m in college. I’m still teaching. I have ambition again. I have the capacity to love again. I feel like I’m standing on solid ground … and building upward.

2016 - my 33rd year- (and yes my birthday hat says “33 like Jesus” lol) was the best year of my lifeto date. That year my non-profit was doing amazing. I had more shows booked than I could handle. I was in a solid relationship. My daughter and I were traveling. I felt unstoppable … until it all crashed.

2026 - I am booking shows again. My daughter is in college. I’m in college. I’m still teaching. I have ambition again. I have the capacity to love again. I feel like I’m standing on solid ground … and building upward.

2016 - my 33rd year- (and yes my birthday hat says “33 like Jesus” lol) was the best year of my lifeto date. That year my non-profit was doing amazing. I had more shows booked than I could handle. I was in a solid relationship. My daughter and I were traveling. I felt unstoppable … until it all crashed.

2026 - I am booking shows again. My daughter is in college. I’m in college. I’m still teaching. I have ambition again. I have the capacity to love again. I feel like I’m standing on solid ground … and building upward.

2016 - my 33rd year- (and yes my birthday hat says “33 like Jesus” lol) was the best year of my lifeto date. That year my non-profit was doing amazing. I had more shows booked than I could handle. I was in a solid relationship. My daughter and I were traveling. I felt unstoppable … until it all crashed.

2026 - I am booking shows again. My daughter is in college. I’m in college. I’m still teaching. I have ambition again. I have the capacity to love again. I feel like I’m standing on solid ground … and building upward.

2016 - my 33rd year- (and yes my birthday hat says “33 like Jesus” lol) was the best year of my lifeto date. That year my non-profit was doing amazing. I had more shows booked than I could handle. I was in a solid relationship. My daughter and I were traveling. I felt unstoppable … until it all crashed.

2026 - I am booking shows again. My daughter is in college. I’m in college. I’m still teaching. I have ambition again. I have the capacity to love again. I feel like I’m standing on solid ground … and building upward.

2016 - my 33rd year- (and yes my birthday hat says “33 like Jesus” lol) was the best year of my lifeto date. That year my non-profit was doing amazing. I had more shows booked than I could handle. I was in a solid relationship. My daughter and I were traveling. I felt unstoppable … until it all crashed.

2026 - I am booking shows again. My daughter is in college. I’m in college. I’m still teaching. I have ambition again. I have the capacity to love again. I feel like I’m standing on solid ground … and building upward.

2016 - my 33rd year- (and yes my birthday hat says “33 like Jesus” lol) was the best year of my lifeto date. That year my non-profit was doing amazing. I had more shows booked than I could handle. I was in a solid relationship. My daughter and I were traveling. I felt unstoppable … until it all crashed.

2026 - I am booking shows again. My daughter is in college. I’m in college. I’m still teaching. I have ambition again. I have the capacity to love again. I feel like I’m standing on solid ground … and building upward.

This month I’m celebrating my dear friend’s @stayonthemic bday with tons of laughter, joy and a shit ton of poems!!!!! Where you at Modesto!!!! Join us at SLAM ON RYE Jan 28.
With @stayonthemic and @njapoet hosting. It’s about to be a damn good time!

There will also be a slam, so you better come get this money 💰💰💰

Recently, my wonderful and hilarious friend @kymkral invited me on her podcast Kral Space. We can talk forever lol. Listen in as we discuss self-care and detoxing the toxic spaces, poetry origin stories and of course the ever relatable Poop Scoop lol. Also be sure to check out her comedy album “Charming Filth” on all streaming platforms.

Link to full podcast & Kym’s album in my bio 💜

My daughter turned 21. It is such an odd and amazing moment for your child to become a full grown adult. She has become such an incredible young woman. Thoughtful, curious, determined, brilliant, creative and powerful. I can not be more proud of her. Happy Birthday my darling daughter. 💜💜💜💜

My daughter turned 21. It is such an odd and amazing moment for your child to become a full grown adult. She has become such an incredible young woman. Thoughtful, curious, determined, brilliant, creative and powerful. I can not be more proud of her. Happy Birthday my darling daughter. 💜💜💜💜

My daughter turned 21. It is such an odd and amazing moment for your child to become a full grown adult. She has become such an incredible young woman. Thoughtful, curious, determined, brilliant, creative and powerful. I can not be more proud of her. Happy Birthday my darling daughter. 💜💜💜💜

My daughter turned 21. It is such an odd and amazing moment for your child to become a full grown adult. She has become such an incredible young woman. Thoughtful, curious, determined, brilliant, creative and powerful. I can not be more proud of her. Happy Birthday my darling daughter. 💜💜💜💜

My daughter turned 21. It is such an odd and amazing moment for your child to become a full grown adult. She has become such an incredible young woman. Thoughtful, curious, determined, brilliant, creative and powerful. I can not be more proud of her. Happy Birthday my darling daughter. 💜💜💜💜

My daughter turned 21. It is such an odd and amazing moment for your child to become a full grown adult. She has become such an incredible young woman. Thoughtful, curious, determined, brilliant, creative and powerful. I can not be more proud of her. Happy Birthday my darling daughter. 💜💜💜💜

My daughter turned 21. It is such an odd and amazing moment for your child to become a full grown adult. She has become such an incredible young woman. Thoughtful, curious, determined, brilliant, creative and powerful. I can not be more proud of her. Happy Birthday my darling daughter. 💜💜💜💜

My daughter turned 21. It is such an odd and amazing moment for your child to become a full grown adult. She has become such an incredible young woman. Thoughtful, curious, determined, brilliant, creative and powerful. I can not be more proud of her. Happy Birthday my darling daughter. 💜💜💜💜

My daughter turned 21. It is such an odd and amazing moment for your child to become a full grown adult. She has become such an incredible young woman. Thoughtful, curious, determined, brilliant, creative and powerful. I can not be more proud of her. Happy Birthday my darling daughter. 💜💜💜💜

Okay so… you cannot miss this event October 22 at @elysiantheater the beautiful Endling - link in bio