the art of storytelling with zhane'l speaks

Everyday at the crack of dawn, Zhane’l Speaks enjoys sipping her chamomile tea as she writes about the one thing that intrigues her the most - love. For as long as she can remember, she has always been fascinated by love. Love enthralls her soul and pulls her closer to her purpose. Though love is a concept she follows, she does not keep her work within bounds. She enjoys writing tasteful erotica and screenplays that mimic poetry.  Zhane’l Speaks work has been featured on platforms such as; Rest Assured Podcast, Indie Author Tuesday, ColorBloc Magazine, and Substack. Moments:  1:17 meet Zhane’l  3:08 childhood and inspiration  5:13 vulnerability in writing and deciding on what to share 8:06 challenges in writing  11:08 audience and purpose  14:12 storytelling through visual arts and creative direction  19:50 spike lee and pursuing filmmaking  23:18 community building, social burnout, and taking time to find your people  29:26 untapped creative outlets and future plans  31:30 2024 wins and reflecting on the year  34:21 advice for emerging storytellers  36:20 some of Zhane’l’s favorite things  Connect with Zhane’l Speaks On Instagram  On Substack