What if the greatest question a leader could ask isn’t “What’s the plan?” but “What if?” That’s the question that cracked open my whole career. What if a spoken word poet could be a business strategist? What if poetry could be leadership? What if inspiration was the delivery system for innovation? Asking “What if?” is how I went from open mics to opening minds in corporate boardrooms as a trailblazer spoken word artist and motivational poet trusted by the biggest brands on the planet.
Audacity isn’t about arrogance. It’s about vision. It’s the willingness to defy what is in service of what could be. I didn’t wait for permission to create a new speaking category—I gave myself permission. That’s how Poetic Voice was born: the audacious fusion of performance and business, of art and analytics. And now, Fortune 500 leaders are learning that the secret to disruption isn’t just strategy—it’s soul. That fearless mindset isn’t a luxury; it’s leadership.
The best modern day poets are not just writing rhymes; we’re writing new rules. In an age where conformity is comfortable and safe ideas get applause, bold ideas get results. That’s why I challenge leaders to stop asking how to fit in and start asking how to stand out. I teach them to lead like artists—boldly, vulnerably, creatively. Because your “What if” is someone else’s breakthrough waiting to happen.
When I keynote with “The Audacity of What If,” I’m not just performing—I’m provoking. I’m giving organizations permission to rewrite their story and redesign their impact. Whether I’m working with sales teams, DEI leaders, or C-level visionaries, the lesson is the same: Audacity is a muscle. Use it. Train it. Trust it. Because without audacity, innovation is just imitation wearing a different name tag.
So here’s your invitation: Don’t just do different. Be different. Don’t just aim higher—imagine wider. Let your “What if” become a “What now” that transforms your culture. And when you’re ready to leap, I’ll be there with you—pen in hand, mic in heart, helping your brand become bolder, braver, and brilliantly human.
