Step into something unforgettable with EMMY & TONY Award-winning artist, Poetri.
This isn’t your run of the mill workshops—it’s a celebration of self-expression, healing, and pure joy. Come laugh, release stress, and turn your story into strength through LOVE and the energy of WORDS. Let’s transform pain into power… Laughing While Learning all the way to victory.
At Unlocking Voices, we believe in the transformative power of words, laughter, and authentic connection. TONY Award winner Poetri and his wife and creative partner, Juren Smith, work hand-in-hand to help people everywhere “re-RIGHT the world, one poem at a time.”
Our mission is simple yet profound: to create vibrant, safe spaces where healing, learning, and leadership don’t have to be stiff or heavy. Instead, we make it bold, joyful, and memorable. Through dynamic spoken word and wellness workshops, we invite individuals, teams, and communities to reclaim their voices, release stress, and turn pain into power.
Poetri is a Tony and Emmy Award-winning poet, actor, and creative director whose dynamic career spans
Broadway’s Def Poetry Jam, international tours, and major campaigns for Nike, Los Angeles Lakers, BET, and Delta Airlines. He’s the co-founder of Da Poetry Lounge,the largest spoken word venue in the world, DA POETRY LOUNGE, SPOKEN FUNK…where POETRY and COMEDY meet, & was personally invited by President Barack Obama to the first-ever Spoken Word event at the White House
Juren Smith is a compassionate Mental Health Specialist, Wellness Coach, and former United States Federal Probation Officer with extensive experience in mental health counseling, school guidance, and offender rehabilitation. With a Master’s Degree in Social Work and a background in treatment facilities and educational settings, Juren brings clinical insight, trauma-informed care, and emotional wellness strategies to every workshop, creating safe spaces for growth, reflection, and empowerment.
Together, Poetri and Juren lead Unlocking Voices —
powerful spoken word and wellness workshops designed for
professionals, leaders, and organizations ready to grow.
Their mission is simple but bold:
“We make healing fun.”
Unlocking Voices creates powerful, joy-filled experiences
that speak to the heart and soul. Let us help your team,
community, or event tap into healing, creativity, and
purpose.
Dive into profound poetry and empowering affirmations that continue the Unlocking Voices journey.
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Interested in partnering with us—through grants, sponsorship, or speaking opportunities?
Thank you for believing in the power of voice, story, and empathy. Together, we rise.
Every dollar fuels transformation:
You help Unlocking Voices live our vision: “re-RIGHT the world, one voice at a time.”
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Don’t just take our word for it—experience the profound impact and joy that Unlocking Voices brings, straight from those we’ve empowered
“Who knew poetry could be so fun? The games, the prizes, the way we all got involved — it was unforgettable. Our team still talks about it months later.”
HR Director
“I haven’t laughed and clapped that hard in years! Poetri’s energy lit up the room, and the spoken word pieces were powerful and uplifting. BEST birthday party I’ve ever had!”
San Diego
“From the first word to the last laugh, Unlocking Voices made my celebration one I’ll never forget. It wasn’t just a party — it was a whole experience.”
30th Birthday Bash
Explore how Unlocking Voices blends laughter, learning, and spoken word for profound personal and collective transformation.
Absolutely. Unlocking Voices has partnered with a wide range of schools, corporations, government agencies, churches, faith-based organizations, and mental health facilities. Whether it’s a school assembly, staff wellness day, professional development retreat, leadership seminar, or Mental Health Awareness Week event, our workshops are designed to build:
We help professionals and teams reconnect with their personal stories and rediscover their voice — improving not just workplace culture, but mental well-being and morale.
Workshop designed to help individuals tap into their innate creativity, release stress, and craft their personal narratives through spoken word.
Ffor corporate teams looking to boost communication, enhance empathy, and build emotional resilience in the workplace. Discover how shared stories strengthen bonds.
Poetri brings his dynamic energy to students, inspiring them to find their voice, embrace storytelling, and connect with their peers through the art of spoken word
Experience an Unlocking Voices Celebration tailored for a vibrant senior community! This event promises laughter, shared memories, and mic-drop poetic moments, proving creativity has no age limit
Our workshops blend creativity, humor, and interactive activities to enhance communication skills, self-esteem, and meaningful connections.
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