StefMarie Cole

Within my performances I like to share engage with the crowd & perform sets that include crowd participation.

My poetry is a mixture of inspirational, sensual, love, women empowerment, political, social justice, advocacy, business & mental health poems & I offer to write customized poems for special events.

I specialize in performing poetry for organizations that are seeking to build and grow awareness for their cause to raise funds, especially for nonprofit and profit organizations.

I’m an author of two books for mental health and women empowerment I also offer to provide print out poetry giveaways to guests as a take away from the event, promotional/marketing videos for your business or jingles, public speaking to share my mental health testimony & living in your purpose.

I also provide ways to bring awareness to an issue or teach classes on artist development with workshop presentations along with performing poetry or creative events for community outreach.

Overall you can expect impactful, moving, heartfelt performances that will leave your guest in awe.

STEPHANIE COLEMAN
Keynote Speaker, Spoken Word Artist, Author, Event Curator
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PROFILE
Professional keynote speaker & headlining spoken word artist with over 20 years of experience performing at public and private events including theaters, festivals, concerts, award & gala shows, and a host of various special events.

Serving as a leader in the artist community I am also the founder of The Artist Network LLC connecting artists with business opportunities while providing artist development programming, managing artists, coaching and mentorship. I also serve as a keynote public speaker advocating for mental health.

SUMMARY OF EXPERTISE
Keynote Speaker
Headlining Artist
Event Curator
Mentorship
Business Coaching
Author
Customized Poetry
Workshop Presentations
Article Writing
Online Courses
Freelance Writing
Poetry Readings

EXPERIENCE

Spoken Word Artist & Public Speaker
1998-Present
Most Recent: (2021-Present)
*Featured artist and interviewed on WUSA Channel 9 Good Day Washington
*Featured artist for A-List Entertainment alongside the DCVYBE Band.
*Headlined for The Woolly Mammoth Theater
*Special Guest Performer at the MGM Grand with headlining artist Raheem Devaughn.
*Special Guest Spoken Word Artist for The Teacher Fest Awards Show & Gala.
*Guest Performer for the AATCLC Menthol Conference
*Featured Artist for Mayor Muriel Bowser’s “Art All Night” community events.
Featured Artist for the SECAB Arts Festival in DC.
*Headlined for NoVAC’s 9th Annual “Poetry in The Park”.
*Keynote Speaker for “A Sound Mind” Mental Health Summit
*Headlined for private & various public restaurants and events spaces such as Busboys & Poets (Multiple locations) Republic Gardens, Penn Social, Piano Keys & Restaurant, etc.

Mid-Career: ((phone number hidden)1)
*Provided ghostwriting services for special occasions.
*Performed at Howard University for a showcase of poets.
*Performed at the national mall in DC for a “Poetry at The Mall” event.
*Wrote poetry articles for an online magazine.
*Hired to perform at private events.

Early Career: ((phone number hidden)2)
*Performed for local churches for different kinds of programming including funerals.
*Community advocate for childcare and low-income housing on public access TV.
*Wrote Speeches for public government events. & special events.

Author
Not Freely Given & A Sound Mind
4/2022-Present
*2x published author of 2 books that promote self-love, mental health and wellness.
*Amazon best Seller (Not Freely Given)
Both books are crowd favorites and sell out at events
*“A Sound Mind” published 4/27/22 has mental health poetry, affirmations and empowering messages. Also used for mental health events & workshops.
*“Not Freely Given” Published 4/8/22 is an Amazon best seller & a book of poetry that reflects a journey of life, love and pain. The book highlights triumph and self-worth.

The Artist Network LLC
Founder & President
10/2022-Present
*Developed a community of artists (poets, comedians, singers, etc.) to network and share opportunities along with providing artist development programming called “3 Month Artist Development Certificate Program.
*Curated weekly open mics & special events for artists to practice their talent, receive payment to feature and opportunities to get booked from other parties.
*Secured contracts with organizations to provide talent for their special events.
*Created special contests for artists to be recognized and receive awards.
*Formed and collaborated with poets in my network to create a themed anthology to promote creativity, generate income and future opportunities.
*Hosted networking events for creatives to collaborate for businesses opportunities.
*Lead my team of managers to assist me with the following (such as event coordination, email newsletter, appointment scheduling, content creation, program assistant) hosting monthly online meetings.
*Constructed a job board for upcoming opportunities for artists.

In small settings, I don’t necessarily need a microphone vs larger rooms. I require a table/space for my merchandise and a plus one to assist me with my products and filming if allowed. A green room if that is available, complimentary food if it’s being served and if out of town travel & hotel if needed covered.