We’ve got our January Poetry Business Bingo winner in the Institute! Shoutout and congratulations to Poet Lady Rose, who hit BINGO diagonally and completed the card strong — sealing it with her final square by publicly sharing her January commitment right here in the community. 👏🏾🔥 Her card shows exactly what this game is about: preparation, investment, and execution. Here’s a snapshot of the work she committed to: ✔ Paid for her ChatGPT subscription ✔ Locked in dedicated poetry business work time for February • (4) Mondays | 2 PM – 5 PM ✔ Built a simple weekly content schedule: • Meaning Monday • Testimony Tuesday • Show the Work Wednesday / Wednesday Wins • Thursday Thoughts / TBT • For You Friday / Feel-Good Friday • Spotlight Saturday • Slow Flow Sunday ✔ Free Space completed ✔ And most importantly: “I commit to start working on this now, so I can begin implementing it in February!” That’s how you turn a game into real momentum. 💪🏽 🎁 WINNER INSTRUCTIONS @La Toya Hampton aka Poet Lady Rose— head over to poetlifeshop.com and pick out $100 worth of Poet Life gear on us! 🛍🖤💛 🔥 TO EVERYONE ELSE: KEEP PLAYING Even if you haven’t completed a row yet — keep going. Every square you complete: ✨ Builds discipline ✨ Sharpens your business skills ✨ Creates systems you can reuse all year ✨ Positions you for opportunities beyond this game The prize is great — but the work you’re doing is the real reward. Let’s keep showing up, keep executing, and keep becoming the kind of poets who build businesses that last. Drop a comment to congratulate Poet Lady Rose — and if you’re still playing, tell us which square you’re working on next 🎯

2026 is "The Year of the Poet!" We’re officially kicking off a brand-new January Poetry Business Bingo game, and this one is designed to help you set the foundation for your entire year. Prepare. Invest. Launch. December was fun. Shout out to @SunnyTaira Wyatt for winning! Her $100 worth of Poet Life Gear is on the way! January is serious business! This isn’t about staying busy. This is about being productive and building infrastructure. 🔥 WHAT MAKES JANUARY DIFFERENT This month’s Bingo card includes real, decisive actions like: ✔ Purchasing your domain name ✔ Setting up your professional email ✔ Launching or updating your website ✔ Defining and pricing your signature service ✔ Booking 1-on-1 or group business coaching ✔ Investing in tools, education, and growth These are the moves that separate interest from commitment. 🎲 HOW TO PLAY 1️⃣ Download the January Bingo card 2️⃣ Complete any one row (or go for blackout) 3️⃣ Take action, share progress, and build momentum 4️⃣ Submit your card before the deadline (1/31/2026) *PARTICIPATE *SUBMIT WINNING CARD Prizes aside, the real win is the clarity, confidence, and structure you’ll walk away with. 👀 WHO THIS IS FOR This challenge is for poets who are ready to: • Take themselves seriously • Stop waiting for permission • Build systems, not just content • Turn poetry into a real business If that’s you — welcome to your year. 🚀 LET’S GO Drop a comment if you’re playing in January. Share which square you’re starting with. Invite another poet who needs this structure. January sets the tone. Invest now. Execute all year. Let’s build.

Check out this awesome conversation with @Dailyn Santana and @Kevin Schumaker! They hopped in the virtual studio with me and we had a fun time! Check it out, leave a comment in the YouTube comments and come back here and let's chat about it. https://youtube.com/live/hnL5A6iEofA

Awesome conversation with @Ciltona Cawthorne! Check it out! Leave a comment and a Like and let us know what you think. https://www.youtube.com/live/W4UMJoTWWDs?si=t4Ki3jjO-RD2jxwr

I enjoyed this conversation. I encourage everyone to join when/if you can.