In Volume Four: Chapter nine, we welcome Vanessa Verse. Vanessa was born and raised in South Seattle, Washington. Both of her parents are from the Philippines and immigrated to the states. Coming from a Filipino family, talking about feelings and emotions was uncommon in the household. Turning to poetry was an outlet when she felt that no one would listen or understand.

She's most recognized for her work as a Volunteer Victim Advocate and Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) outreach performances. As an airman, she has been highlighted as a #KnowYourMil artist. 

In the middle of 2021, she received her third assignment and moved back to the states. Vanessa is excited by opportunities to grow, learn, network, and create.  Whether performing at open mics, competing in poetry slams, or facilitating and attending writing workshops, Vanessa has connected with supporters and other artists globally. Her audience responds with their own stories, energy, and hearts that connect with her words and style of storytelling.

Connect with Vanessa:
Website: thevanessaverse.com
IG: @thevanessaverse

Recorded spoken word performances in this Chapter include:

Anita D: Run
IG: @anitadpoetry
Website: anitadpoetry.com

Lyrical Faith: Pinterest Wedding
IG: @lyricalfaithpoetry
Twitter: @bylyricalfaith

Christopher Michael: Black Feels Like
IG: @mrmichael310
Website: 310brownstreet.com
Twitter: @mrmichael310

Nia Calloway: Do Not Put Me In a Vase
IG: @niacalloway
Website: niacalloway.com

Damien McClendon: On Surviving a Lynching
IG: @blackpenmagic

Connect with, then listen and subscribe to the following podcasts we recommend:

The Words I Never Said podcast
IG: @gods_ink_spokenword

Life as We Grow It podcast
IG: @lifeaswegrowit
Twitter: @lifeaswegrowit

The Spoken World podcast
Twitter: @spokenpodcast
Website: thespokenwordpodcast
IG: @thespokenworld

Unspoken Words podcast
IG: @unspokenwordspodcast
Twitter: @beckythepoet
YouTube:  Unspoken Words
Website: beckythepoet.com

Journey with Mpho podcast
IG: @journeywithmpho
Website: journeywithmpho.com