Here to help me celebrate National Poetry Month are five amazing, talented brave healers. Their medicine? Words that inspire and spark awareness.
Laura Sharon is an executive and life coach. Working with Laura helps you become more calm, happy, content, and at peace with how you show up in life and at work. Laura has a Master’s degree in Health Education. She facilitates programs based on the research of Brené Brown and is the author of When I Lay My Hands on My Heart, a book of poetry and drawings—for therapists and other helping professionals working with trauma survivors—that chronicles how she used creativity as a tool for healing childhood trauma. www.imperative-dimensions.com
KaNikki Jakarta, Poet Laureate of Alexandria, Virginia is an Award Winning Performance Poet, author of three novels, three poetry collections, a memoir and a short story, poetry collection entitled ALABAMA GIRL, VIRGINIA WOMAN. She hosts #KaNikkiHarmony 1st Mondays Open Mic Night at Busboys and Poets Virginia and Facilitates a Quarterly Workshop entitled: WRITE LIKE A WOMAN in Alexandria, Virginia. If you think that something she says on the mic might change your life, you’re probably right.
www.kanikkij.com
Kelly is an author and wellness coach for caregivers and purpose-driven humans seeking to live their best lives to give to others from deep abundance. A pediatric occupational therapist, Kelly has over 20 years of experience specializing in sensory integration techniques. Her background in occupational therapy provides a unique perspective on development and the human condition. With two books in the works, Kelly is emerging onto the wellness scene with refreshing perspective and a sense of humor. Kelly believes the journey toward healing and wellness begins with one small step. Each step builds towards the embodiment of wellness. Connect with her at www.beingwellwithkelly.com
Linda Aileen Miller, LMT, is a Master-level facilitator supporting women, men and newborns who have experienced the effects of PTSD to heal and live joy-filled. She ‘retired’ three trips after 09/11/2001, from a 32-year career with Delta. An expert-level Myofascial Release specialist, with twenty-three years experience in holistic bodywork, Integrative Breathwork, with roots in Transpersonal Psychology, she is also a Holy Fire Reiki Master. An International Certified Birth Doula, she is a fierce advocate for the unborn with extensive training in supporting and holding space in birth, and for pregnancy loss. A three-time published poet/author, Linda offers bodywork sessions, Doula services, to help you dig deeper into authentic holistic healing. Share your story in a safe space, and find Linda’s work by reaching out at: www.lifeisthemuckmagicandmiracles.com or www.lovingbirthjourneys.com
La Rue Brodus is a poet, photographer and mentor who retired in 1994 after 20 years of working for The Guardian Life Insurance Company in New York. She moved to Virginia and is now retired from her job as a school bus driver with Prince William County after 13 years. She’s the mother of three sons and grandmother of two. La Rue has enjoyed exploring writing and creativity since her retirement and belongs to several socially conscious groups and poetry and photography groups on Facebook where she’s enjoying new doors to exploring her gifts, talents and abilities. You’ll find her on Facebook.
