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Tiffany 

“The Wordmatician” Scales

Known as “Houston’s Extemporaneous Poet,” Tiffany “The Wordmatician” Scales is one of the most versatile and admired performance poets in the city.  Recognized for her ability to discern the energy of her audience members and create healing, one-of-a-kind poems without any rehearsal, she has touched many hearts on stages across the nation.  Though she began writing at the age of 4, it wasn’t until 2008 that she began her career as a performance poet.  Since that time, The Wordmatician has performed, hosted, and mentored through poetry nationwide and was nominated for Texas Poet Laureate in 2018.  She is also the co-producer, arranger, and writer of her album, Lyrik the Wordmatician (December 2018), and it such tracks as “My Mind Though” that can make any listener fully appreciate why she is described as “an oracle.”

 

Tiffany is also Houston’s “Number one couples coach” and the founder of Toiletries for Families and The Arts Advocate.  Through her nonprofit organizations, she has worked tirelessly to eliminate various socio-economic challenges associated with proper hygiene, improve self-esteem, and create a platform of expression for youth throughout the city of Houston.   As a result of her endeavors, in 2018, she was awarded Humanitarian Awards by FedEx and NBUF and recognized for her relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey.   

 

Tiffany has become a symbol of selfless work, a dispenser of divine love, and has continually made herself available to anyone in need.  If you ask her what she practices daily, she will always reply, “Love is the religion I practice.”  She carries I Corinthians 13:7 in her heart wherever she goes, and is a living example that love always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres

 

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Villa Shurielle 

 

Villa Shurielle Bodden, also known as Dr. B, is a Texas-based author, spiritual counselor, and holistic healer. 

She transitioned from a successful career in Information Technology after experiencing corporate attacks & retaliation related to racism and sexual assault. 

Determined to be the change, she entered the political arena with a purpose and legislation as a local representative for Texas. 

Owner of a successful advising firm, Villa Shurielle Advising, she is also the executive Director for  Vishu Couture, while continuing to pursue her education to be a naturopathic doctor. 

 

Dr. B is the creator of the "Amaya's Adventures" series, which includes titles such as The Queen of Words, The Book of Knowledge, and The Activity Book. These books aim to empower children by teaching them about the power of words, positive intentions, and holistic healing. Through the adventures of Amaya and her friends, the series addresses themes like bullying, gratitude, and emotional resilience, encouraging young readers to stand up against negativity and focus on healing and personal growth.

 

In addition to her literary work, Dr. B is active on social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram, where she shares her insights and connects with her audience. Her work continues to inspire and uplift children and families, promoting a message of love, empowerment, and holistic well-being.  

 

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Rasta

is a very creative, inspirational Poet, Spoken Word Artist, Actress, Orator, Youth Advocate, Life Coach and Mental Health & Suicide Advocate. 

 After losing her father at age 7, she’s always been able to express herself through art. Rasta has been bringing enlightenment and awareness about mental health, and the importance of youth growth; while encouraging others to #SpreadLoveNotHate. Rasta brung her spice of creole to Houston in 2006. Rasta is a Suicide Survivor and has faith in humanity as a whole. She’s always been an inspiration to her peers and instantly made a name for herself in 2016 when she did her first live performance at Brandy Wine’s “Food For Soul Experience.” She was later found by Tiffany “Wordmatician” Scales when she began performing at Kevin Dapree’s “Heart and Soul”. Rasta has went on to tour different cities speaking, host, mentoring & advocating to the kids up to the elders. Rasta is also an Award Winning Actress starting in the documentary “P.E.N.S.” and soon to be author. When it comes to your dreams Rasta believes “No doesn’t mean NO, NO means try again, just another way. There’s a way around EVERYTHING; we just have to find it”. 

Nikki Knight

Board Member

 

Diligent and interdisciplinary Executive Manager with over two decades of experience who exudes professionalism, integrity and duty of service. Adept leader with effective management and communication experience. Keen understanding of integrated best practices, strategic planning, fiduciary fidelity, problem-solving and execution. Aptitude for adaptability and development of new skills quickly. Ability to mobilize people to work together toward a common goal. Authentic relationship building, interpersonal and organizational development skills. Ability to establish relevant strategies for short-range and long-range planning, policy development and governance. 

Continued success based on the ability to accept and employ constructive criticism, manage and assess personal accountability, efficiency, effective communication, effective project management, exceptional customer service and commitment.

In Loving Memory of Eternal Member Sean Johnson

10 Nov 1979- 29 Aug 2022

 

Born and raised in Houston, Texas, Sean graduated Summa Cum Laude from University of Houston where she majored in Education and minored in Art and English. After graduation, she performed spoken word throughout the country as well as starred in several local plays before continuing on to receive her Masters in Literacy from Walden University. Her poetry has appeared in Riversongs, The Chaos, American Journal of Poetry, Third Wednesday, Sierra Nevada, Typishly and several other publications. She is the author of All My Heroes Were Assassinated .

 

Though she has always been a serious writer, Sean’s interest in visual arts began in 2016. Since that time she has been a featured live painter, exhibition artist, and vendor at The Writer’s Block, Black Girl Excellence, Domestic Violence Seminars, Midtown Arts Center, Galas and a host of other events. She has had three art exhibitions and had paintings and photography published in The Hunger Magazine, Homology Lit, and Boston Accent Lit. Additionally, she loves to practice Art Therapy as a means to stimulate the memory and fine motor skills of Alzheimer’s Patients.

 

Sean, is also a Texas Certified teacher who has been in education for over 16 years and taught a variety of subjects to a wide array of learners, ranging from Bridge Kinder to 8th grade. Beyond art, Sean is a rock star auntie and humanitarian known for her monthly homeless outreach, disaster relief program, and mission work in Peru, Central America, and Africa. She believes in placing God above all, and her favorite motto is “Don't let your loyalty become your slavery. If they don't appreciate what you bring to the table...let them eat alone.”New Paragraph