POETIC FLOW™
A Chicago Native and Artistic Pisces, Poetic Flow™ first began writing poetry in 1985 and since then she has written volumes of poems, participated in Open Mic Poetry/Spoken Word events, appeared as a guest poet on various radio shows, and allowed her poems to be used for weddings, birthday celebrations, invitations, greeting cards, home-goings, and so on.
Her poetry captures the essence of everyday life, situations, circumstances, faith, spirituality, encouragement, motivation and more. She is inspired to write by the universe (i.e. people, family, friends, strangers, feelings, thoughts, etc.)
She is President & CEO of her company, JaMin Enterprise and for the last 13 years has been a Senior Paralegal.
She also volunteers with not-for-profit organizations, schools, churches and community organizations.
Connect with her at The Official Fan Page of Poetic Flow: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Official-Fan-Page-of-Poetic-Flow/140522422640531
Connect with her on twitter: http://www.twitter.com/poeticflow310
Connect with her on YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/user/poeticflow310
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Outstanding Mentionables:
- August 2012, Poetic Flow™ was featured on Motivational Speaker, Tunette Powell's website, see the information and link here --- "Via Twitter: Tuesdays with Tunette! My new post is a must read! Chicago native @PoeticFlow310 addresses Chicago gun violence, http://t.co/X3bcv7MG. -- Tunette Powell (@TPBabySteps)"
- February 2012, Poetic Flow™ has been asked to come back and do her thing again on the L.A. Says Show (www.blogtalkradio.com/lasayinc) every 1st Monday of each month, closing out the show with one her pieces as the featured Poet. First show of 2012 airs, Monday, February 6, 2012 from 9:00pm-10:00pm (EST)
- January 2012, Janet Hubert in her opening performance of her one woman show "Broadway TV now back to me" that premiered in Daytona Beach, Florida this month, and she incorporated Poetic Flow's™ poem "A CONVERSATION WITH GOD (c)2007" into her act and will be bringing the longer version of the show to New York City later this year.
- January 2012, Poetic Flow™ will be performing either a poetic interlude or intro on an upcoming Gospel CD to be released this year with the son of Roz Ryan, "ADVICE" (will keep you posted on all the details!)
- November 2011, WORLD POETRY MOVEMENT released their coffee-table edition of their book "Stars In Our Hearts" and it features the poem "Mother Earth" written by Poetic Flow™.
- August 2011, Poetic Flow™ was contacted by WORLD POETRY MOVEMENT and they want to publish her poem "Mother Earth" in a beautiful coffee-table edition of their book "Stars In Our Hearts" scheduled for November 2011 release. Suzanne Hilary, Managing Editor said, "Your poem was selected for publication on the basis of your unique talent and artistic vision. Of thousands of poems we read each year, only a fraction are published. We feel you have a special talent and look forward to the publication of your poem in Stars in Our Hearts, Congratulations!" For the record everyone, just let me say, I wrote "Mother Earth" after having a conversation with Janet Hubert, so thank you my sista for the inspiration to write this piece!
- July 2011, Poetic Flow™ gave official approval to friend Janet Hubert www.janethubert.com (Original Aunt Vivian on Fresh Prince of Bel-Air) to use a poem she wrote for the main character in Janet's children book "JG and The BC Kids" currently in production to be released as well as approval to have Janet recite selected poetry via YouTube (coming soon!).
- July 2011, Poetic Flow™ will be coming out soon with a T-Shirt line displaying some of her Positive Vibes, which can be seen on her Official Fan Page of Poetic Flow™
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- January 2011, Tarringo of Flexwriters featured Poetic Flow™ on Verbal Vibez - Voices Behind The Poetry, which features her recorded poem "HATERS" - http://flexwriterblogsonline.net/Spokenword/?p=47
- January 2010, Chase Von Interviews Talented Wordsmith, Poetic Flow™ http://thesop.org/art/2010/01/11/chase-von-interviews-talented-wordsmith-yolanda-yo-jackson-aka-poetic-flow
- August 2009, Poetic Flow™ was featured in Nine5Four Magazine. Her poem "PRAYING HANDS" was a feature poem - http://nine5four.net/mag/poetry/praying-hands.html
- May 1, 2009, Poetic Flow™ was featured on Chicago Radio Station 102.3 WYCA- Gospel & Inspiration with Hostess Ametra Self on the "Stop The Violence" Show for Dreams Are Not Impossible http://dreamsarenotimpossible.webs.com/futureshowguest.htm
- April 16, 2009, Poetic Flow™ was featured on AAMBC Blog Talk Radio, hosted by Tamika Newhouse, listen to the entire interview @ http://www.blogtalkradio.com/AAMBC/2009/04/17/Part-1-AAMBC-2009-Black-Poets-Spotlight (You may have to copy and paste this link in your web browser if it doesn't work by simply clicking on it)
- March 20, 2009, Poetic Flow™ was a featured guest on blog talk radio's Freestyle-Friday, hosted by Jaxx, broadcasting from New York City. You can listen to her interview @ http://www.blogtalkradio.com/rtrw/2009/03/21/Freestyle-FridayPoetic-Flow/#comments (You may have to copy and paste this link in your web browser if it doesn't work by simply clicking on it)
- February 14, 2009, Poetic Flow™ was a featured guest Poet on The Poet's Cafe - Jam Radio Productions broadcasting from Savannah, GA with KC Colt - Listen to the entire interview @ http://www.blogtalkradio.com/kccolt/2009/02/14/Poets-Cafehouse-Its-All-About-Love (You may have to copy and paste this link in your web browser if it doesn't work by simply clicking on it)
August 28, 2008, Poetic Flow™ made her Radio Commercial Debut with D.B.V. Productions @ http://www.myspace.com/dbvproduction for "4030 presents Spoken Word Wednesdays" a commercial that airs in Raleigh, North Carolina, in which she recites her poem LIFE IS LIKE A DECK OF CARDS. - June 24, 2008, Poetic Flow™ was named the 2008 National Poetry Month Ambassador by the International Library of of Poetry.
- May 2008, Poetic Flow™ published her first book of poems "Poetic Flow - Poetry For Your Soul" a treasured 125 page book of poems.
- May 8, 2008, Poetic Flow™ poem "A Mother's Love" was featured on Zelda Robinson's website http://www.zeldaspeaks.com/7.html
- April 28, 2008, Poetic Flow™ poems "Make It Stop" was featured on Zelda Robinson's website (known for N'Sprirational Conversations with Troi Tyler on V103 and Gospel Radio 1390 in Chicago, IL). Zelda states "There is so much drama and chaos happening in Chicago, it's heartbreaking. Children are being assassinated in their own neighborhoods. This nonsense must cease. In honor of the injured and deceased, today's inspiration comes from a Chicago Poet, Yolanda Jackson." - http://www.zeldaspeaks.com/7.html
- April 25, 2008, Poetic Flow™ poem "Make It Stop" which focuses on the unsettling violence that has been going on in Chicago, IL was featured on one of Chicago's Radio Station DJ's webpage (Casper - bka Mr. C The Slide Man, musical artist who brought you the Cha-Cha Slide).
- March 11, 2008, Poetic Flow™ was nominated to include her poetry in the Best Poems and Poets of 2007 through the International Library of Poetry and Poetry.com. Howard Ely, Managing Editor states, "Over the past year or so, we have been reviewing the thousands of poems submitted to us, as well as examining the poetic accomplishments of people whose poetry has appeared on the Internet and in various editions released by other poetry publishers in America and Europe. After an exhaustive examination of this poetic artistry, the International Library of Poetry wishes to feature an entire page dedicated exclusively to the poetry of Yolanda Jackson. Your poetry will be featured along with the work of a distinguished group of approximately 200 of the Best Poets who were selected to participate in this special project. You were selected for publication on the basis of your unique talent. The new poem that you will submit for this edition has been tentatively accepted for publication because your previously published poetry sparks the imagination and presents the reader with a fresh, unique perspective on life. We believe you to be one of the most interesting poets we have encountered, so we wish to feature your artistry in this special edition. We feel you have a special talent and we believe your poem will add to the importance and appeal of this edition. Your contribution to this project is greatly appreciated. It is our pleasure to publish fine poetry such as yours in this historic volume of The Best Poems and Poets of 2007."
- January 2008, Poetic Flow™ poem "Simple Click" was certified as a semi-finalist in the International Open Poetry Contest through Poetry.com. Howard Ely, Managing Editor states, "Yolanda, your poem Simple Click was selected for publication in IMMORTAL VERSES based on your unique talent and artistic vision. We believe it will add to the importance and appeal of this edition."
- October 17, 2007, Nigel Hillary of Noble House (New York-London-Paris) appointed Poetic Flow™ as Poet Fellow 2007 stating "The Poet Fellowship is an elite group of international writers who share a common passion for writing. In recent years, the number of Poet Fellows has grown with members from all over the world, starting in London and quickly spreading to New York, Paris, Venice... Yolanda I was extremely delighted with your work and I feel you deserve this type of recognition. Many people write poetry for years and never obtain the level of artistry that is present in your work. You should be proud of your accomplishment, we encourage you to keep striving to be the best and leading your local writing community by example."
- October 8, 2007, Poetry.com and The International Library of Poetry awarded Poetic Flow™ the Prestigious Editor's Choice Award for her Outstanding Achievement in Poetry (You can view her poem "Poetic Flow" by clicking this link- http://www.poetry.com/Publications/display.asp?ID=P8254426&BN=999&PN=2). Her poem is also being featured in a deluxe hardbound edition of poetry put together by the International Library of Poetry.
- Elizabeth H. House, Managing Director of Dorrance Publishing says, "Your poetry presents a collection exploring the layers of emotion often defining the human condition. You incorporate an understanding of certain spiritual principles, frequently citing faith as a means whereby a person might overcome even the most daunting of perceived obstacles. Along the way, you highlight qualities relating to courage, loyalty, and love in various forms." Ms. House went on to comment on various poems by Yolanda, stating..."Several selections emphasize the notion of cultural identity such as 'A-Z Black American Poem' in which you use letters of the alphabet as a kind of anagram to define aspects of the title idea. Other poems such as 'This Thing Called Life' and 'Think About It' envision a virtual link between the earthly and the divine. Also your poem 'In The End' refers to life as a {learning experience}, from the pain normally accompanying loss to the strength that may come through faith, friendship, or family. Overall your poetry offers a designation to mark phases of journey's as well as to enlighten and provoke thought for the readers who may be following a similar path."
- March 23, 2007, Poetic Flow™ was nominated and selected as a United States of America 2007 POETRY AMBASSADOR through the International Library of Poetry.
- February 2007, Poetic Flow™ was the featured Poet at Navy Pier's Black History Month - "A Celebration of Jazz."