Artist Bio & CV

Memoirtistry was born from a desire to heal a diagnosis of [C]PTSD through art as therapeutic practice.

In December 2020, I awoke to the word Memoirtistry in my mouth–memoir and artistry smashed together–and I was surprised when it generated zero Google results. The trademark process took three years. It is a personal development method that combines elements of memoir writing, poetry, painting and performance with curative techniques for self-discovery.

As an Author, Poet, and Artist,

the practice of Memoirtistry has allowed me to interact with flashbacks and rewrite the stories I tell myself to unlearn patterns and behaviors developed in childhood due to religious/spiritual trauma. Practice has become a way of life. Time travel is a component of my work, with presence being the ultimate goal; when I achieve presence, I am able to heal from the pain of the past and freed from worry over the future. Guided by the internal compass, I discern my work intuitively, using memoir, art, and symbolism as tools for self-discovery. Each creation is birthed from raw emotion, aiming for vulnerability.

As a Writing Coach, Ghostwriter and Editor,

I am regarded for my work in guiding people to uncover the therapeutic potential of their life stories, enabling them to find clarity and empowerment in their journeys. I utilize the methods developed within Memoirtistry to help individuals explore personal narratives, gain insights, and foster emotional well-being through creative storytelling. I work w/teen & adult writers of all levels, teaching Virtual Writing Workshops, Ghostwriting Memoir, and offering various Editorial Services: reviews, proofreading, light or heavy copyediting, and developmental.