In Volume Three; Chapter Sixteen of The Podcast, we welcomed back Poet, Motivational Speaker, Spoken Word Artist and author of the books Growing Pains and her newest project, The Awakening, Alyssa Michelle.

At the early age of 15, Alyssa began writing poetry that focused more on her experiences with love and heartbreak. As she became more conscious and transparent as a writer, her poetry shed a light on life as a single mother, domestic violence, addiction, trauma, mental health, healing, and self-empowerment. Alyssa’s passion for writing has primarily come from being afraid to speak up about her pain. She began to use her poetry as a catalyst for her own healing, as well as the healing of those who shared similar experiences.

Connect with Alyssa:
IG: @poetress_alyssa
Facebook:  @alyssaspeaks

Recorded spoken word performances in this Chapter include:

Nayo Jones: On Nate Parker
IG: @nayo_wav
Twitter: @poetnoire

Jahman Hill: White heaven
Twitter: @jahman_rondo
Website: jahmanhill.com
IG: @jahman_rondo

Barbara Fant: Brown Bodies Bending
Website: barbarafant.com
IG: @bloombarbfant
Twitter: @bloombarbfant

Damien McClendon: On Surviving a Lynching
Facebook: @damienmcclendon