Hello everyone! I am 44 years old, and I am passionate about spoken word and music. I thrive on performing and expressing myself through my work, and I am committed to making a powerful impact with my voice and artistic expression. Each opportunity to share my craft reinforces my dedication to inspire and connect with others.gh my work, and I am committed to making a powerful impact with my voice and artistic expression. Each opportunity to share my craft reinforces my dedication to inspire and connect with others.

📌 Welcome to the Poetry Business Network & Institute! To all our new members — we’re thrilled to have you join this global community and trade school for poets, entrepreneurs, and creatives from around the world! 🌍 To our current members — we appreciate you. Your commitment to building a sustainable poetry business inspires us all, and now we’re taking things to the next level together. The Poetry Business Network (PBN) We’re more than just a community — we’re a family of like-minded individuals committed to turning passion into paychecks and poetry into careers. Whether you’re just starting or ready to scale, PBN is your home base for: - A global network of poets and creatives - Local chapters with in-person meetups - Monthly coaching, events, and challenges - Access to gigs and partnerships through our partner network The Poetry Business Institute (PBI) — Inside PBN PBI is our educational arm — a global trade school for poets and creative entrepreneurs. Every member begins with Track 1: Foundation & Documentation — also known as the Poetry Business Accelerator – Foundations Certificate. This program will: ✅ Give you a complete poetry business blueprint ✅ Build months of marketing content while you learn ✅ Prepare you for paid opportunities through PBN ✅ Lead to your official PBN Certification Once you complete Track 1, you’ll unlock Track 2: The 90-Day Learn, Launch, & Earn Program, where we work together to help you earn your first $1K as a poetry business owner. Exactly What to Do First Step 1: Record & post your Intro Video (details in the “Intro Videos” thread). Post on your social media (and tag/collab with @PoetryBusinessNetwork) and here in the community. Step 2: Start Module 1 of the Poetry Business Accelerator in the Classroom. Step 3: Engage with the community — comment, share insights, and celebrate others’ wins. Best Practices