Powerful
Engaging
Transformational
Programming Offerings
Keynotes That Audiences Will Snap For
Kintsukuroi: Building With Purposeful Empathy
In this 50 minute presentation National champion slam poet, author, and speaker S.C. Says utilizes spoken word poetry to create emotional anchors for audiences to truly comprehend and appreciate how practicing more Purposeful Empathy can improve their relationships, careers, and communities. S.C. masterfully utilizes thought provoking metaphors and stories around topics such as feeling like an outsider, mental health awareness, and the power of unexpected kindness. The performance is unique, interactive, funny, heartfelt and will absolutely change the way you see empathy and the people around you.
Resilience Rising: Gaming Life’s Level-Up Moments
In this 50 minute presentation award winning slam poet, author, and speaker S.C. Says utilizes spoken word poetry to engage and encourage audiences to reframe life’s challenges as chances to level-up their own Resiliency Gauge. By unpacking poems around resilience within family , self-love, mental health, and social justice, S.C. helps audiences to see how the hits we take in life give us the opportunity to develop an internal strength we can pull from again and again. The performance is vibrant, comedic, informative, and inspiring and gives audiences a new lens to more clearly see their resiliency.
Workshops That Invite and Equip
Empathy Deep Dive Workshop
In this hour-long workshop I create space for participants to discuss the themes and poems expressed during my show, and lead them through two activities designed to facilitate a more empathetic disposition. Participants will get to identify and vocalize aspects of their lived experience that we don't get to talk about in our everyday conversations, and gain additional insight into how they can foster more empathy in their own lives and in their communities.
Slam Poetry Writing Workshop
In this hour-long workshop I guide new and experienced writers through three tools I've used to write moving and competition winning slam poems. I also give participants a warm up and two writing prompts designed to get creativity flowing, and provide feedback on poems that are shared during the workshop. At the end of the workshop participants will have the opportunity to share their story and creativity, and get to hear the stories and creativity of their peers.
Award-Winning Artistry and Hosting for Events
Slam Poetry Feature Set
I love this art form, and pride myself of producing poems that cover a wide range of topics. From never settling, to appreciating differences, to social justice, to searching for love, I always try to blend poignance with humor to better connect with a broad range of audiences. My feature sets range from 30 minutes to an hour, and are flexible around other show timelines and topics.
Hosting
Want to have your own slam poetry show featuring your local artists? Hosting is an integral part to creating a show that is both enjoyable and memorable. I host shows ranging from 30 minutes to 2 hours, depending on your needs and how many poets will be performing. I am also available to host and feature the same show.
