Powerful & Poised

06/12/2026

Some days are harder than others 💔

06/09/2026

Why do some speakers make interesting content sound dull, while others we could listen to read the phone book?

It all comes down to one thing: speaking dynamics.

It’s not about being a naturally gifted storyteller - there are actually a ton of simple techniques that can help pull people in (and keep them there).

If you’re ready to become not just a good speaker, but a captivating one, this workshop is for you!

This is actually my *favorite* topic to teach because every time I do, my clients say, “that was our most fun lesson!”

Don’t miss out 👇

📆 Wednesday, June 17

⏰ 6:00pm-7:30pm

📍Distillery 98, Santa Rosa Beach

Register at emeraldcoaststorytellers.com or at the link in my bio ✨

DM with questions!

06/08/2026

It took everything in me to perform last night. But my mom would’ve killed me if I’d missed out on her account ✨

Thank you .bb for having me 🙏🏼

05/16/2026

June 6 at the Glenwood Community Center in Panama City. See you there!!!

05/14/2026

Can't wait for this event!!!

Check out one of our featured poets for Soul On Canvas: A Paint & Poetry Experience: Tricia Veldman 🎤🧡

Spoken word poet and founder of 'Powerful & Poised', Pati the Poetess, also known as Tricia Veldman is dedicated to uplifting, inspiring, and captivating audiences through the power of poetry. With a voice that is both heartfelt and engaging, she creates spaces where reflection, healing, joy, and authenticity can flourish even through life’s uncertainties.

Through her work, Tricia explores psychological insight and spiritual reflection in poetic form, blending wisdom, warmth, and creativity into every performance. She is also the author of her recently published debut book, 'Create & Receive, Make & Believe: Finding Peace Through (Primarily) Positive Poetry', a collection centered on encouragement, inner peace, and the transformative power of positive expression.
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Get ready!! Soul On Canvas is going to be a night to remember! See Tricia and more awesome poets on June 6th from 6-9p.m. at the Glenwood Community Center!

Tickets on sale NOW!! 🔥🔥
Purchase your tickets here: https://www.creativeangelsartwork.com/products/soul-on-canvas-early-bird-tickets-panama-city
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05/13/2026

Come one, come all!

Whether you consider yourself a “poet” or not, there’s space for you. Share what’s on your heart or simply take it all in ✨

Expect an evening of poetry coupled with live jazz at the one and only 🎙️🎷

This is an open mic, and you can sign up online at sowalfoundation.org OR in person at the event.

🗓️ Thursday, May 21

🕕 Doors open at 5, poetry begins at 6:30

(PS I will be the emcee- please come so I’m not talking to myself all night 🙃 🙏🏼)