Unleashing the Artist Within
The first video I released to the public, this poem gives a little insight into who I am and why I created this platform. I hope it will serve as inspiration to unveil whatever talents or desires live silently in YOUR heart. Let them out - the world needs them more than you know.
Get Curious
This poem speaks to a mindset shift: viewing the world from a state of curiosity. It touches on my terrible habit of visualizing what would, could, or “should” have happened had I done things differently, and the remedy I’ve found to accept - and actually enjoy! - what IS.
The words under my bed
My first open mic! This poem touches the internal pain I felt as an artist who hid her work. Is there even a point to writing if no one reads it?
I tackle that stomach-tightening quandary on stage with my first attempt at spoken word.
The Problem with “Independence”
The concept of “independence” has taken over in recent years, particularly in Western cultures. While of course it has its benefits, living a fully independent life can be challenging and, admittedly, quite painful.
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
One of my favorite poems to date. It addresses the ever popular experience of “imposter syndrome.” Though some of the verbiage is geared towards women, the message is fully applicable to anyone :)
Let’s be little kids
My ultra-creative friend inspired this poem as he mused about never losing our childlike sense of wonder.
The Power of Choice
This is a poem for the days you feel powerless. We ALWAYS have a choice (if nothing else, at least in our attitude).
Courage to Inspire
Has someone ever told you that you inspired them to do something, but the thing they did was something you personally always wanted to do? So then you resented the fact that you encouraged them in the first place? It happens…
At the end of the day, though, comparison doesn’t get us far: being each other’s cheerleaders actually does.
Sometimes I hate me
Getting meta now…this poem I wrote out of frustration with myself for not posting reels on Instagram as often as I’d initially promised myself. It was for a good reason: I was spending time with family and SO not in the spoken word / social media mindset. I’ve learned to forgive me much faster now :) and I hope you do too.
Life Lessons from Latin Dance
I’ve always loved (freestyle) dancing but felt intimidated by coordinated or partner dances. That all changed when I took up Latin dancing, which has had profound impacts on my relationship to myself, my body, other people, and music.
Thought a Thought
Staying present and “in the moment” is hugely important for inner peace. At the same time, I do believe there is great power in free flowing thought. This poem narrates my back and forth between the necessity of thoughts and the importance of presence.
Put Life into Perspective
They say attitude is everything, and they aren’t wrong. We can change our lives by changing our relationship to life. Here’s a poem with some powerful perspective shifts that have helped me embrace and shift my own reality.
Overthinkers Anonyous
It's tempting in the world of self-help to get fixated on digging deeper, doing "inner work", and learning more about ourselves. and the world. This is tremendously valuable and worth our time. And at a certain point, we have to use what we learn!
Spiritual Surrender
Ah, sweet surrender. Not in the “wave the white flag” / “I give up” kind of way. Rather, this can connote the luxurious “let me fall into your arms” sort of feeling.
Little Unrequited Crush
A poet wouldn’t be a poet without a love poem or two. Writing and performing this (at my second open mic!) allowed me to fully move on from someone I knew was wrong for me much faster than I had I kept it to myself.