In a fast-moving world, people are seeking connection.

They’re seeking a respite from the overwhelm. They’re in need of clarity for what they believe and how to move forward. They’re seeking confidence to express themselves. Is this you?

I believe each and every one of us deserves to connect to our brilliance. No matter our paths, human resilience to explore, imagine, and express is awe-inspiring.

I bring a rare blend of experience and talent to my work as book coach, writing guide, teacher, keynote speaker, corporate trainer, and retreat leader. Whether the context is professional escalation or personal elevation, I successfully guide people all over the globe to unearth their own brilliance.

I’m the founder of Poetic Intelligence, a revolutionary thought-model for innovation applied in corporate and educational settings. I coach executives and teams in Poetic Intelligence who need substantial trainings for effective communication, and creative disruption, to level up innovative outcomes. At educational conferences and in classroom settings, I present the core curriculum advantages of Poetic Intelligence for teacher development and improved student outcomes.

I was the 2023 Santa Fe Poet Laureate Ambassador. I conducted public workshops, and developed community-based programs to make poetry equitable, accessible, and available in everyday life. Here are a few articles: 3 Questions, Pasatiempo, Santa Fe Reporter

I won 3rd place in a statewide writing competition for my short story, “Elaine’s Last Garden” in the New Mexican’s Pasatiempo.

I’m the published author of the acclaimed books, “Me, My Selfie & Eye – a midlife conversation about lost identity, grief, and seeing who you are,” WinSome and such is, both poem collections. I’m completing “The Bypass to Brilliance” based on my work with thousands of clients and students.

I’m a regular webinar hostess and blog contributor for BookBaby, one of the largest book self-publishing companies. Webinars have been attended by thousands of individuals from all over the world.

I was the creative writing outreach educator on behalf of New Mexico School for the Arts, a statewide public high school that serves students with an award-winning arts program. I traveled to all reaches of New Mexico to underserved communities and neighboring pueblos to teach creative writing to teenagers.

I graduated summa cum laude with an MFA in creative writing from Pacific Northwest College of Art – a literary arts program seeped in writing as a means of equity and social justice. I’ve had work published in New Mexico State Poetry Society’s Glissando!, the Santa Fe Literary Review, the Bangalore Review, Millennial Pulp, Mountain Bluebird, Querencia Press, and an anthology of short stories by Free Spirit press.

Spring 2022, I was an invited guest reader for the community stage at the inaugural Santa Fe Literary Festival. I shared two new works, i am a woman because, and querencia~.

In November 2021, My essay “What We Don’t Owe” won 1st place in the Santa Fe Reporter’s Annual Writing Contest. That was a huge honor!

In 2021 I was recognized by the Hillsboro Chamber School to Career program as Volunteer of the Year for my weekly writing workshops created for teen students during the pandemic. Award nominees are nominated based on the volunteer’s efforts to promote and model life-long learning as key to students’ future success.

I host the variety podcast, “Eyedentity Talk,” a show dedicated to unearthing stories about compelling people making compelling discoveries about who they are. Each episode illuminates guests from all walks of life.

Reach out: janna@jannalopez.com