*Jahkazia Richardson*
#1 for “What if I Knew My Worth?”
Jahkazia (Jah-kay-asia which translates to Goddess of the land) is a slam poet hailed from Durham, NC. She studied Clinical Psychology at William Peace University and will be continuing her vocational path in Art and expressive therapy next fall. She appreciates going to live shows in the area as well as trying different recipes from all over the world. Currently, she is an insurance agent in ‘Bull City’ where she teaches clients how to protect their financial assets.
Instagram: @CHAMELANINAIRE
Facebook: JAHKAZIA RICHARDSON
Poet Spotlight and Interview Part I
Poet Spotlight and Interview Part II
Nailah Shami for “Loving Myself Full”
Nailah Shami is the author of two non-fiction books: Taking the High Road: How to Cope Your Ex Husband, Maintain Your Sanity, and Raise Your Child in Peace and Do Not Talk To, Touch, Marry, or Otherwise Fiddle with Frogs: How to Find Prince Charming by Finding Yourself. Continuing to fulfill a personal mission to inspire, encourage and entertain others, she blogs on Better for That, a weekly platform of uplifting micro-essays, vignettes, self-care streams and poetry. She is also working on a series of contemporary women’s fiction novels and a volume of poetry. Nailah lives in Washington state in the shadow of Mt Rainier and loves travel, festivals, music, comedy, cooking, pampering, all things lavender, hanging out with friends and family (or interesting strangers) and, of course, writing. She is always writing.
Website: https://betterforthat.wordpress.com/
Poet Spotlight: https://thepbsblog.wordpress.com/2018/08/25/poet-spotlight-nailah-shami-yecheilyahs-2nd-annual-poetry-contest-2018/
Nia Elise for “Self-Love”
Nia Elise is a 41-year-old single mom of two beautiful girls. She currently resides in Covington, Ga after relocating from her hometown of Silver Spring, MD. She is currently a 4th-grade teacher and has spent 19 years working in education. Her love of poetry began in elementary school when she received a signed copy of “Honey, I love” by Eloise Greenfield. She began writing her own poetry in middle school. After her divorce, she took to the stage and began doing spoken word. She is currently working on her first book of poetry and vignettes titled “Lessons on Love.” Be on the lookout for her book, and read more of her poetry by following @PoeticallyPurposed and on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
Instagram: @POETICALLYPURPOSED, @EMBODYINGPURPOSE
Poet Spotlight: https://thepbsblog.wordpress.com/2018/08/23/poet-spotlight-nia-elise-yecheilyahs-2nd-annual-poetry-contest-2018/
Kiyana Blount for “Clouded Container”
Kiyana Blount is a mother, wife, and friend who has a heart of pure gold. She is 27 years old (2018) and has a passion for the arts. Kiyana loves to write, dance, sing and act and every time she walks in the room has a light that cannot be dimmed. On her journey through self-love, she is learning how to not only uplift herself but those around her. Kiyana is a hard worker and believes she can accomplish anything she wants to!
Instagram: @Kueen7
Poet Spotlight: https://thepbsblog.wordpress.com/2018/08/23/poet-spotlight-kiyana-blount-yecheilyahs-2nd-annual-poetry-contest-2018/
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