@Christoph Jenkins Hi! How are you and everyone else on this wondrous Skool community doing? Hope you’re all doing great, if not fantastic. My name is Michael Teferi, I am a BIPOC Poet, Writer, Positive Psychology Coach, and a Debut Poetry Book Author. What drew me here was that I truly want to connect with inspired readers on a global scale worldwide, and I look to inspire readers readily, realize their dreams boldly, and act collectively towards a strong sense of belonging. A fun fact about me is that I am well-rounded, intelligent, and I am a Libra. ♎️. Here’s a short video about myself, who I am what I do, and why I do what I do in the first place! Please let me know your thoughts and opinions about my Introduction with me!

PBN is a media company building something much larger than conversation. PBN is actively building: - A global creative economy - A marketplace for poetry and creativity - A media network rooted in culture - A bridge between artists and industries This is where poetry moves beyond expression and into application, opportunity, funding, and value. What Members Will Experience in PBN Inside the Poetry Business Network, you will experience: 🔹 Real-Time Opportunity - Calls for participation - Contests and showcases - Media features - Cultural activations 🎯 THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF PBN PBN exists to activate creativity in the real world. We don’t just talk about what poetry can do. We demonstrate what poetry is already doing—in media, campaigns, organizations, causes, and industries. PBN is where: - Opportunities are posted and curated - Poetry contests and showcases are sponsored and themed around real causes - Media programs are produced and distributed - Collaborations are initiated intentionally - Organizations engage creatives safely and professionally In short: PBN is where poetry becomes infrastructure. ⚙️ HOW PBN IS STRUCTURED & OPERATES PBN is designed with clear systems, not chaos. - Opportunities flow through admin-led posts and official forms - Collaborations are curated and initiated, not crowdsourced - Organizations and sponsors are protected from cold pitching - Creatives are protected from exploitation - Media, contests, and campaigns drive visibility and value This structure allows PBN to function as: - A professional marketplace - A trusted media platform - A scalable creative ecosystem 🎓 HOW PBN CONNECTS TO POETRY BUSINESS INSTITUTE (PBI) PBN and PBI are intentionally distinct—and deeply connected. - Poetry Business Institute (PBI) is the education and training arm - Poetry Business Network (PBN) is the media and marketplace arm 🌍 THE BIGGER VISION

Check out the new episode of Behind The Poet Life and all of what it takes to prepare for the event the day of. Visit the YouTube video, Like, and comment. Then come back here and let's discuss it.

@La Toya Hampton allowed her journey to lead her to this moment where she feels she's ready to secure her LLC to establish her poetry business. I'm sure this will encourage others to formalize their businesses and take it to the next level. Check out her episode, leave a comment on the YouTube video, and come back here so we can converse.

This is an awesome episode with Trevion as he seeks and works to enhance his way of thinking as a poet. Check it out, leave a comment on the YouTube video, and come back here to discuss it.