Donnell shared that the majority of his work is for charity, saying that "making the world a better place supersedes everything". While he noted that money "definitely is nice," he stressed that "you have to have a marketing plan and a specific strategy" to make earning money a reality. He believes the Institute can help with that. What are your thoughts on this episode with Donnell? Watch it on YouTube, leave a comment, and come back here and let's talk about.

It's no longer just a day in DC... or what became a weekend in Atlanta. It is now a pillar! ...a weeklong Homecoming for poets and people who love and appreciate poetry, community, and the small business community! For those who are new here, Poet Life Fest didn’t just start as an idea—it started as an experience. A little history 👇 Poet Life Fest first came to life in Washington, DC (2021) as a bold cultural experiment: What happens when poets, creatives, community, and culture are placed at the center... on purpose? The answer was powerful. That momentum carried to Atlanta (2022), where the Fest grew into something bigger: - More artists - More collaboration - More visibility - More proof that poetry belongs on major stages and in real conversations Poet Life Fest has always been about more than performances. It has always been about creating space where poetry is valued, experienced, and activated. 🌍 WHY POET LIFE FEST IS RETURNING NOW Poet Life Fest is back because the ecosystem is ready. Today, Poet Life Fest lives inside the Poetry Business Network as one of our core media pillars... meaning: - It’s no longer a one-off moment - It’s part of a larger creative operating system - It connects poets, creatives, organizations, brands, and audiences intentionally Poet Life Fest now represents: - Cultural celebration - Creative opportunity - Media visibility - Marketplace activation - Partnership and sponsorship alignment This is the evolution of the Fest. 👥 WHO POET LIFE FEST IS FOR Poet Life Fest creates value for everyone involved: - Poets & performers looking for stages, exposure, and opportunity - Creative professionals seeking collaboration and visibility - Fans & supporters who love poetry and culture - Organizations & brands wanting authentic cultural engagement - Sponsors & partners looking to align with creativity and community This is not just attendance. This is participation. 📚 WHAT TO DO NEXT We’ve officially added Poet Life Fest to the PBN Classroom.