Darlin Nikki Janzen

Darlin Nikki Janzen Making a better world through spoken word, poetry, restorative Justice and healing goods

OneLovePoetics uses poetry and other art forms to bridge gaps in cultures, heal self and build community. Founder “darlin" nikki Janzen is an educator and social justice spoken word and mixed media artist as well as a restorative educator working in various nonprofits while serving Milwaukee Public schools in various capacities since 2001, and Adjunct Professor for Viterbo University; Nikki has t

ravelled around the country sharing spoken word working to use poetry as a bridge between cultures. She is the CEO of OneLovePoetics, serves as a mentor for MARN, and has been featured in the Shepard Express, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, on LTYM Milwaukee, CrossHatxh Poetry Series, Youth Rise Radio, published in multiple anthologies (e.g. Red Reads First, Humming Bird Press, Still Waters Press); a two time Grand Slam Spoken Word Champion of Milwaukee, 2008 Women of the World Haiku Slam Champion, 2007 MMAPSE Teacher of the Year, 2008 BET Regional Slam Winner, she has self-published 4 chapbooks and two restorative poetry albums: Healing Broken is available on iTunes, Apple Music and Amazon.

04/19/2026
Happy 414 day!
04/14/2026

Happy 414 day!

We are here at the Bronzeville kitchen on Chicago!
04/11/2026

We are here at the Bronzeville kitchen on Chicago!

Happy national Poetry month I am honored to be featured in Chicago April 10. Great people amazing food working to make t...
04/05/2026

Happy national Poetry month I am honored to be featured in Chicago April 10. Great people amazing food working to make the world better one poem at a time.

03/22/2026

So Honored to be accepted to present this summer in New Orleans for NACRJ

Chauna Perry-Finch and Nikki Janze are once again teaming up to facilitate this Restorative Circles Retreat through WEAC...
01/25/2026

Chauna Perry-Finch and Nikki Janze are once again teaming up to facilitate this Restorative Circles Retreat through WEAC at Staybridge Suites in Wisconsin Dells (Share a room for free with registration or upgrade to your own room
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Friday, February 27 6:00-8:00 p.m.- Reception
Welcome: Get Acquainted with facilitators & participants
Saturday, February 28 8:00-5:00 p.m.
Creating a Brave space/Restorative facilitation
Deepen understanding of Circle Agenda: Powerful Questions, Scaffolding & Balanced Circle agendas
When & How of Circles
Sunday, March 1 9:00-noon
Create and Facilitate a Circle based on topic/learning intentions of participants
Reflection and critique
Circle Questions & Answers

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01/02/2026

Got a bottle of wine
For someone special, Drank it
alone.

Looking for a unique gift? I have one of a kind dream catchers, crystal jewelry, even personized crafted poems can be c...
12/07/2025

Looking for a unique gift? I have one of a kind dream catchers, crystal jewelry, even personized crafted poems can be created and/or poetry chap books! BelovedhealingLLC.COM l

Beloved Healing LLC has been providing consulting, workshops, poetry performances and healing goods Over 25 years of successful Transformational Restoratives Practices that center joy, inclusion, belonging and racial healing to sustain peaceful environments where all can thrive. Transform yourself,....

Poetry Marathon is revving up!!! Once again at St Kate's art motel and I will be honored to bless the stage in the 9pm h...
10/25/2025

Poetry Marathon is revving up!!! Once again at St Kate's art motel and I will be honored to bless the stage in the 9pm hour on Saturday!! I am seeking sponsors for the amazing programming they provide! They have literally saved lives on children who found a brave space to be themselves, along with the miraculous events, a soul haven for the hurting! A process of healing for the triumphant! Please support if you can!!! I need to raise at least $50! Thanks for your philanthropy

Woodland Pattern's Poetry Marathon is an annual tradition for poets from Milwaukee and the Great Lakes region, and in recent years has expanded to also include poets from around the country. This year's event will take place on January 24th and 25th in the Arc Theater at Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel....

09/21/2025

It was a blessing to be at the Dr King Community center... to be able to share the love God has blessed me with. I am alive because others have loved me!

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