Oya Thomas - Keynote Speaker
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Los Angeles, CA
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Motivational Speaker
Oya Thomas is a nationally known inspirational speaker and award winning author who lights up audiences with vitalizing talks that encourage others to express their…
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Self Booked: GirlFriend Celebration Event 2022
Gigsalad Booked Event: Retirement Home
Booked for Featured Event: Brickhouse Art Gallery
Gigsalad Booked Event: Jewish Community Center
Black Music Awards Best Spoken Word Female Artist
Poetry Slam Champion
My Feature in Todays Times
Featured KBLX 102.9 San Francisco
Self Booked: Sharing My Floe
Gigsalad Booked Event: Birthday Party
PoeticButterfly is captivating. Her charisma draws you in and holds you attentive with each verse that glides from her spirit into the floetic currents of the wind. She articulates from the heart with a goal of providing significance and inspiration for others through her smooth & rhythmical floe. She leads an incredible charge in the art form of spoken word. She features & hosts numerous events and is considered one of the best in the poetic industry.
Award Winning Spoken Word Artist, Lyricist & Event Host.
Features: Yoshi's, 102.9 KBLX, Rock n Soul Music Awards Vegas, Black Music Awards, Show Opener for Damien Escobar & Acoustic Alchemy, just a few mentions...
Poetic Butterfly was an amazing addition to our event.
Poetic butterfly came out in short notice for my daughters birthday bash. She is the most heartfelt person I’ve come to experience in her line of expertise. I will definitely have her over again. Love you girl!
I booked this artist back in September for November eventno call no show and would not answer her phone
Great time my residents really got into her performance I will definitely book her again
I was soo pleased with her service. She is engaging and I could not get enough. We look forward to many more bookings with you. Thank you for making my birthday memorable!
I would recommend PoeticButterfly to anyone looking for a thought, intelligent artistic expression. She is relatable and would be a fantastic host to any event.
Response from PoeticButterfly:
Thank you so much! I enjoyed meeting your friends & family. It was such an uplifting & inspirational night 😊
PoeticButterfly was professional, prompt, and courteous. She graciously led a poetry workshop for seniors in the community that was enjoyed. Thank you again!
She was professional. prompt, courteous, and gave a wonderful performance. We could not be happier; will definitely have her again. Without hesitation, we recommend PoeticButterfly!!! Hire her for your next event!!
Price Range: $200 and up
Gig Length: 10 - 45 minutes
Languages: English
For your audience I will provide inspiration, ignite dormant areas of the mind and supply creative sparks to the very essence of their being.
As a client you will receive professionalism and punctuality. I share my gift in ways that will most definitely make your event an occasion to remember.
PoeticButterfly is an Award-Winning Spoken Word Artist who's been sharing her F.L.O.E. (Fearless Liberation of Expression) since the Fall of 2011. She fell in love with words in the 3rd grade but prior to loving words she was deficient in reading and writing them.
There was no desire for either subject until an elementary teacher realized her weakness and helped turn that weakness into a gain. Once the skill & comprehension of reading and writing set in, her fascination with words crystallized into an expressive flight.
PoeticButterfly was a closet writer for many years. She was too nervous to share her stories and too afraid to expose her vulnerabilities. The sound of her very own voice at times would cause her to retreat into the comfort & confinements of her cocoon. But when she finally faced her anxieties and closed the gate on her fears numerous doors began to open.
Spoken Word for PoeticButterfly is freedom. It's the catalyst that helps her meditate & put life into an inhabitable perspective. She writes about personal experiences; love, pain, humor, history, people she's had the pleasure of meeting & those who she observes from afar.
PoeticButterfly is captivating. Her charisma draws you in and holds you attentive with each verse that glides from her spirit into the floetic currents of the wind.
She articulates from the heart with a goal of providing significance and inspiration for others through her smooth & rhythmical floe.
PoeticButterfly features & hosts numerous events and is considered one of the best in the spoken word industry.
I don't require much other than good quality equipment for sound if needed and an audience who are attentive when I'm sharing my Floe. No chaos in the background (loud talk and/or frequent disturbances)
I have my own equipment as well.
February 11, 2023 • 10:00am - 10:15am | Nonprofit Event |
September 24, 2022 • 6:00pm - 6:45pm | Birthday Party |
November 20, 2021 • 7:30pm - 8:00pm | Birthday Party |
August 13, 2021 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Cocktail Party |
May 02, 2021 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Birthday Party |
March 06, 2020 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Dinner Party |
July 10, 2019 • 12:30pm - 1:30pm | Nonprofit Event |
November 23, 2018 • 6:30pm - 7:00pm | Anniversary Party |
*The terms & type of event determines the type & number of poems shared*
I Used To Be
Truth
Love
This Time
Uninvited Guest
Love Letter to the Black Man From the Black Woman
Speechless (with a twist)
Kiss
Rain
Poetry Saved Me
He Called Out My Name
Liberation
Emotional
Red Tears
Back to Love
Something About You
Maya Angelou
Jill Scott
Langston Hughes
Floetry
William Shakespeare
I have my own Speaker/Microphone set-up if need be
Equipment must be able to use Flash Drive, Phone or CD
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