Poetry And Workshops That Stay With Your Audience
I’m Jazmine Jamai - a national performance poet and storyteller offering live performances, writing workshops, custom poems, and slam poetry appearances for events, campuses, and community spaces across the country.
Slam Poetry Competitions
High-Impact Slam Performances for Local and National Stages.
As a national slam poet, Urban Echo 2025 Slam Champion, and Motown Mic 2025 2nd Place winner, I’m available for slam competitions and slam-style events across the U.S. I require at least 4 months’ notice for out-of-state bookings to allow for travel, preparation, and scheduling. If you’re curating a slam or need a featured poet who understands the culture and energy of slam poetry, I’d love to be part of it.
Work With Me
Whether you’re planning a cultural event, campus program, workshop, or special gathering, I bring performance poetry and creative storytelling that leave audiences entertained, enlightened, and seen.
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Performance Poetry
Up to three poems (2-4 minutes each) crafted to match the tone, theme, or audience.
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Writing Workshops
1-2 hour interactive workshops designed to help writers, students, and teams access their voice and tell meaningful stories.
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Custom Poems
Personalized poems for individuals, organizations, ceremonies, and special programs.
How Booking Me Works
001. SUBMIT YOUR INQUIRY
Share what you’re planning—event type, date, location (or virtual), audience size, and which service you’re interested in.
002. CLARIFY THE DETAILS
We’ll confirm the theme, goals, timing, and any special requests so I can understand exactly what you need.
003. SECURE YOUR BOOKING
Once the details are set, I’ll send the next steps for confirming your date and moving forward with the performance.
004. EXPERIENCE THE PERFORMANCE
On the day of your event, I bring a grounded, engaging presence and a set designed to move, challenge, and connect with your audience.
Answers to Your Questions
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I typically need to know the event type, date, location (or if it’s virtual), how long you’d like me to perform or teach, and how many people will be involved if it’s a workshop. From there, I can provide a tailored quote.
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Yes. I travel anywhere in the U.S. for performances, workshops, and slam events, as long as we plan far enough in advance to handle travel and logistics.
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Yes. I offer virtual performances, workshops, and podcast appearances. Virtual events are a great option for schools, organizations, and teams that are spread out geographically.
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Absolutely. For performance sets, I can select poems that align with your theme. For custom poems or highly specific themes, I’ll ask a few additional questions so the work feels true to your message and audience.
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My background includes the Black church and ministry, and that shows up in my cadence and some of my stories. However, I tailor my set to your audience and the context of your event, whether it’s faith-based, secular, academic, or community-focused.
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For local events, earlier is always better, but at least 4–6 weeks is ideal. For out-of-state events or slam competitions, I prefer a minimum of 4 months’ notice to plan travel and scheduling.
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Recording policies depend on the event. If you plan to record, please let me know in advance so we can agree on usage and permissions.
Ready to Bring Poetry to Your Next Event?
If you’re looking for a performance, workshop, or custom poem that truly connects with your audience, I’d love to be part of what you’re building.