Project Description
Natasha Carrizosa
“You’ve got to get heavy, if you want be the light.”
Poet, Writer & Dreamcatcher
Natasha Carrizosa is a teacher, poet, writer, author, MC – master of ceremonies, keynote speaker, facilitator and spoken word artist. She amazes her audience as she speaks about the beauty and appreciation of our diversity that lives within us all.
She is the daughter of an African-American mother and Mexican immigrant father. Her book, Crown is all about being your authentic self, overcoming adversity, mindfulness and self care, spirituality, motherhood, teenage life, gratitude, hopes & dreams, growing up different (roots) from bullying to self-actualization (crown).
Her love for the arts inspired the creation of Natty Roots & Rhyme, one of the most dynamic poetry open mics in the country.
Topics
Natasha speaks on a variety of topics including but not limited to:
Spoken Word Poetry
Writing Workshops
Self Expression
Diversity
Empowerment
9.8 out of 10 Audience Rating
Testimonials
“You have my respect and I’ll never forget the words you spoke to us today. Check her poems out! #Natty.”
– Karen Galindo
“Beautiful. Empowering, Breath Taking, Emotional, Raw and Genuine”
– Teacher
“Natasha had so many great moments, but the best one was on Thursday when it was perhaps her hardest day emotionally, but it showed that students unconditionally trust her and because of that are able share very intimate and sometimes traumatic parts of their lives”
-Teacher