Big or small! Share your win(s) below! I know you've been working... so what's been happening? How's business?

I want to take a moment to say thank you and I appreciate you all for your support and patience!! Over the past few weeks, I’ve been a bit absent and I want you to understand why. A few weeks ago, when I was preparing for a huge undertaking for one of my client organizations, I had a tragedy in my family. On the day before I flew out for the first of three poetry events across three states in six days, I found out my father was in the hospital. The day I returned from the first successful event, my father passed on Easter Sunday. In that same window: - I rushed home to make my daughters’ Easter play - Celebrated my youngest daughter’s 8th birthday two days later - Flew back out to complete the final two poetry contests in two different states - And all the while, helped plan my father’s homegoing It was a lot. But this is also the poet life... the life of a poetry business owner. Real life doesn’t pause. Responsibilities don’t disappear. You just learn how to carry it all and keep moving forward. I’m grateful to share that the 3-day military homegoing was a success, and my father was honored well. Why I’m Sharing This Not for sympathy, but for perspective. This journey we’re on requires: - Discipline - Commitment - Adaptability - And the ability to keep building, even when life is happening 🚀 Moving Forward I’m back. Back present. Back focused. Back ready to work. And I hope you are too. We’re already up and we’re moving forward. Let’s get back to the work. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DXg7s7AkZgf/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== — Christoph

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Hi everyone! My name is Michael Teferi, I am a BIPOC Poet, Writer, Positive Psychology Coach, and a Debut Poetry Book Author. I am originally from Ethiopia, yet I was born here in Washington, DC, and grew up in DC, Arlington, and Alexandria, VA. My aunt brought me here to Manassas, VA in the Summer of 2024. I love poetry with a passion. I write my poems based on inspiration, self-help, personal growth, and spirituality. I finished my debut poetry book in September 2025 and it’s called “Transformation: Way of creating one’s life anew”. I also finished my second poetry book in December 2025 and it’s called “Connection: Enjoying and appreciating life fully”. My third poetry book is in progress, as I have written 27 poems and I plan on writing additional poems until I complete my trilogy; My third poetry book is called “Phenomenal: Being who one is born to be”. Hope to hear back from you sometime soon everybody! I would love to connect with inspired readers, so please let me know your thoughts and opinions about myself and my poetry.

Hey Poetry People! I’m Shalisa Monique but, Shalisa is cool too. Some people call me Lisa but, whatever floats your boat! I’m an upcoming spoken word artist on the south side of Chicago. I’ve been writing and performing since 7th grade. I have a business titled “ShalisaMoniqueSpeaks”. If you would like to see what I’m working with you can search that name on any social media platform. My mission is to transform pain and pressure into peace and prayer through the power of words. I aim to bridge the gap between emotional healing and creative expression. It’s no cap in my rap! I’m excited to be apart of this resource and meet likeminded people! Thank you for having me 🫶🏽