“Dreams don’t come true, they are true.” J. Ivy is living proof of his mantra. He is living his dream as a writer; a 2022 Grammy-nominated writer and performer for his spoken word album “Catching Dreams: Live at Fort Knox Chicago.” His creative calling started in high school and hasn’t stopped. He shares with Jeanne why he believes following your instincts is a key to success; how fearless authenticity got him to where he is today; why listening is so important; and his proudest moments that don’t involve writing.  

About J. Ivy:

J. Ivy is an award-winning poet, recording artist, songwriter, actor, and author from Chicago. He received a Peabody Award for his performance on Russell Simmons’s Def Poetry, as well as a Grammy Award for his contribution with Jay-Z on Kanye West’s The College Dropout album. J. has also collaborated with John Legend, RZA, The Last Poets, The Roots, Common, Mos Def, The Black Crowes, Bob Dylan, and many more. He supports his community through his Write to Live Academy and the Dear Father Initiative, which encourages young people to explore careers in the arts.

Twitter: @J_Ivy
Instagram: @j_ivy
Facebook: J. IvyPoet
YouTube:  J. Ivy
Website: j.vy.com

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