Volume Three: Chapter Sixteen: Our Conversation with Alyssa Michelle

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_alyssaFacebook:  @alyssaspeaksRecorded spoken word performances in this Chapter include:Nayo Jones: On Nate ParkerIG: @nayo_wavTwitter: @poetnoireJahman Hill: White heavenTwitter: @jahman_rondoWebsite: jahmanhill.comIG: @jahman_rondoBarbara Fant: Brown Bodies BendingWebsite: barbarafant.comIG: @bloombarbfantTwitter: @bloombarbfantDamien McClendon: On Surviving a Lynching Facebook: @damienmcclendonSupport the show