Shelly Bell is one of the most influential forces in today's spoken word/performance poetry movement. She is an award winning poet, songwriter, author and social media enthusiast whose wisdom shines unafraid of truths many dare to face. Her vast topic range, widely controversial content, emotional subject matter and ability to teach life lessons in conversational tones makes her writing style one-of-a-kind. Her passion for supporting women and writers inspired her to create Women Writers Rock (WWR), a Washington, DC based organization dedicated to creating safe spaces for women writers. Shelly is available for performance poetry, motivational speaking, songwriting, and brand development.
Shelly was Excellent. Her work was original, inspirational, and motivational. She easily engaged the audience which ranged from kids to college students to senior citizens. I will definitely book her for future events.
Price Range: Contact for rates
Gig Length: 10 - 60 minutes
Languages: English
Expect an on time performer ready to follow event guidelines. Poems will be tailored to your event vibe/subject. Expect a friendly face, a personable spirit and the highest level of integrity possible. I am versatile. I can perform and host any event from a black tie affair to a Hip-Hop event.
Social Entrepreneur, Shelly Bell is among the nation’s most sought after writers, community organizers and performers. Excelling as a truly dynamic force in the local (Washington, DC), national and now international media, her work as a performance poet has led to an arts partnership with the Northern VA Fine Arts Association, an interview with NerdWallet, a performance with the world renowned Washington Metro Philharmonic Association, and serving as an Arts Commissioner for the City of Alexandria, VA.
Her organization, Women Writers Rock (WWR) exists to empower self-identified women to manifest radical messages into the world. WWR strives to create, support, and advocate for a community of women holding space to explore ideas and challenge societal norms. WWR envisions a world of safe people, safe spaces, and safe dwellings.
Brandstorm is a brand development tool based on the stages of a hurricane. The methodology that Shelly has created has a proven track record of promoting individual growth, artist development, jump-starting new product lines, successful event planning/community organizing, and ridding writers of writer’s block. Brandstorm is a collaboration space for taking ideas from tropical storm to hurricane.
I am low maintenance. I would need a mic and a stage to perform or host depending on the type of atmosphere I am performing in. I can also host or perform without a stage or mic. It really depends on the type of atmosphere.
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