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.
We believe learning and healing should be an uplifting, engaging experience, not a heavy one. We live by our motto: ‘Laughing While Learning
Everyone has a unique story, and we provide the safe space and tools to find, refine, and boldly share it.
Our workshops foster genuine empathy and understanding, building stronger bonds between individuals and communities.
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, they lead Unlocking Voices — transformational spoken word and wellness workshops for professionals, leaders, and organizations. Their mission:
“To re-RIGHT the world, one voice at a time.”
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