TS Hawkins [founder/curator] is an internationally recognized author, performance poet, actor, wedding officiant and educator. Her publications, Sugar Lumps and Black Eye Blues, Confectionately Yours, Mahogany Nectar, [Lil Blæk Book] All the Long Stories Short and The Hotel Haikus have been well received in print and radio media since 2007. Expanding her writing skill set, Hawkins will release her first book for teens which will debut mid year along with her first children's book. Soon, she will be remounting the Authors Under 30 Book Tour promoting her works. In the near future, Hawkins plans to open a Charter/Boarding School. She is grateful to have traveled to share her work with other talented performers & writers! For more detailed information visit www.tspoetics.com
Christina May [director] is the Founder and President of Image Of The Word, LLC. She developed her own company to serve as an acting coach for many aspiring artist, and to create and showcase her original and artistic works as an actor. Christina had the opportunity to apprentice with the Walnut Street Theatre as a Dorothy Haas Acting Apprentice as well as travel with their Touring Outreach Company. Christina holds a degree from University of the Arts with a BFA in Theatre Arts. She continues to inspire youth through her live performance art with Anchor of Hope International LLC.
Maleka Diggs [artistic consultant] is a “Business Savvy Artist” who sees the art within our daily lives. Her plethora of experience in non-profit and corporate environments has led Maleka to a life of humanitarianism and entrepreneurship. She is currently the founder and owner of LMP Connections and MoLocs Natural Hair Care and Contributing Partner for PR Radio Station. If that was not enough, she is a homeschooling mother of 2 and currently manages her children’s entrepreneurial endeavors with their organization, entitled Little Hands Preserve Our World. M, as we affectionately call her, is passionate, creative and determined to bridge gaps and spread positive awareness for global peace.
Bianca Singleton [east coast southern region liaison] is a business consultant and the Founder/President of IAMSHE Inc; an organization dedicated to the betterment and fulfillment of women with a primary focus on Women of Color. With over 10 years of business experience, she hopes to educate women and girls on how to explore their natural talents and passions in order to use those skill sets to navigate corporate and small business worlds. Committed to helping women and girls learn, accept and be their best selves, she has planned a series of workshops/panels that aid in a positive representation of Women of Color.
Yarilis Vázquez Guzmán [west coast liaison] born in Puerto Rico and raised dually on the island and in Philly, her heritage is mixed with cultural pride, musical diversity, and regional flavor. She is committed to her arts (Music, Photography & Personal Styling above all), and is an active participant with TMC CA Productions. Raised by a single mom primarily, she learned at an early age what a powerful female looks like. "My mom is a complete inspiration of the kind of mother I want to be. Powerful, engaging, an excellent cook, and forever encouraging my individuality & passions. She always reminded me to live and honor my truth, and always always allow my feelings to be felt. 'Never lose that', she'd say." Yarilis lives with her Fiancée, Bre, and their two dogs, Odin & Priscilla. Passionate about supporting personal truth, she staffs weekend-long workshops that focus on identifying limiting beliefs and replacing them with the empowering truth. Excited to come on board as the West Coast Liaison for the Sincerely, She Project.
