Saniya Pearson talks Worth and Recognizing Your Achievements

Host Chris Richardson sits down with Saniya Pearson, author of "I Am Not Your Literature" and Youth Poet Laureate, for a conversation about understanding our true worth beyond money, titles, or achievements and why your real value is rooted in your authentic self.To learn more about her journey, please visit her website and Instagram:https://www.saniyapearson.com/https://www.instagram.com/poetrysap/Saniya Pearson (Poetry SAP) is an International Baccalaureate graduate of Central High School in Capitol Heights, MD. She earned the title of 2024 Youth Poet Laureate of PG County, sharing her poetry across various platforms. In 2024, she was honored at the General Maryland Assembly, receiving a Senate Resolution commemorating her term as Youth Poet Laureate of the county. Prince George’s County Board of Education also has presented her with the Unsung Hero Award, and she was awarded the Achievement Award from the Prince George’s County English Department. Notable performances include performing for Marvin Gaye’s 50th What’s Going On Album Anniversary during "What's Going On Now: The Next Generation Speaks" at the Kennedy Center, the ribbon cutting of Bowie State University's Martin Luther King Jr. Center, and Prince George’s County Public School's Inaugural Legislative Day. She also performed for two consecutive years for the National Center for Children and Families’ fundraising gala, contributing to the community support of various families. Later she had the distinct pleasure of performing alongside the infamous grandfathers of Hip-Hop, the Last Poets for the 100th Anniversary of Malcolm X. Throughout the years, she has traveled to San Francisco, Wisconsin, and D.C. to compete with the D.C., Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) Slam Team in the Brave New Voices Competition. Saniya is looking forward to continuing her passion in performing socially conscious and uplifting pieces as well as becoming a civil rights attorney. She recently published her first book, “I Am Not Your Literature,” a collection of poetry that empowers, connects, and invokes a call to action. Listen wherever you get your podcasts & follow on Social Media:https://agreetounderstandwithchrisrichardson.riverside.com/https://www.instagram.com/agreetounderstandpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61585348642333 https://www.tiktok.com/@agreetounderstandpodcast #podcast #worth #agreetounderstand