On March 20th, I had the distinct pleasure and honor to perform some poetry on Women's History Month. Curated by a woman, and I was joined with 3 other women. Just wanted to share a bit about it.

Follow all of them on the gram and other socials:

@ifetheartist

@dr.jmdesalu

@amuchethepoet

@marimused

Poet, entrepreneur, photographer, apparel owner, old soul and humbly, one of my best podcast supporters Ink sits down with me for funny and informative conversation. Ink has a lot of great insight and advice and was happy to share some of her experiences for aspiring poets and entrepreneurs.

In this episode I sit down with poet, podcaster, mom, vet, and prolific DANCER Miko Reed. This is one of my personal friends, so we probably cut up a little more than I usually would.

Still, we have plenty of good conversation that includes parenting, mental health, her transition from military to professional, her balance of corporate life and being herself, artists and anxiety, and more.

I was supposed to post this on a Wednesday. I was supposed to freestyle then deliver flawlessly one of my best written pieces. It's posted everywhere, I clearly know it, there shouldn't be a problem. I was supposed to set this poem up as a preview for an upcoming show.

This episode is about being an artist, and having to deal with those times when "supposed to happen" isn't happening, but you still have an objective. Absolutely, this can apply beyond spoken word. But before getting lost in the metaphor, here I'll talk about getting lost on the island of performing a piece.

What a way to start Season 7 off.

2025 marks the beginning of season 7. The first episode is coming January 15th! In the meantime, here's a quick look down memory lane, as well as what's to come.

The Season 6 finale of The SmartDumb Podcast.

Ms. M&M, the runner up of the inaugural Word Rehab poetry competition by Self-Determined Recovery, talks about her short but impactful two-year journey.

Long story short, she has a podcast and writing workshops coming soon, and I will be taking notes.

On Thursday, November 21st, I had the honor and pleasure to share the stage with other poets in a competition for Self-Determined Awareness. This is my recap of the event.

IG handles

Artists: @javonrustin, @poetry4mydreams, @_itspositive, @jazmintheproblem, @tp__thepoet, @incredibletut, @lj_the_angel, @blackroot1

Organization: @selfdeterminedrecovery

Curator: @klovethepoet

Second time doing this, I break down some of the meanings and influences behind a well-received poem. It was not originally titled, so I just go by the first line: "I Can No Longer Afford To Play."

I sat down with Blake, an author that I found via Threads. She was looking to be on a podcast, I was looking for guests, and here we are!

IG: @blake_gabrielle_

TikTok: @blake_books

I sit down with Uwana and we talk about...we discuss...aye listen, just know, we talk. Surely something is going to resonate.