Edie Allen // @iamedieallen

Edie Allen (she/her) is a Reiki Master, Teacher, as well as an award winning actor, comedian, writer, director, producer, entrepreneur and advocate who serves on the Executive Council for Steven Tyler’s Janie's Fund - a philanthropic organization that brings therapeutic healing resources to girls who have been victims of abuse and sexual trauma. A survivor herself, her healing journey led her to becoming a Mental Health Specialist at age 21 and has been in the personal development and healing industry ever since.

Marcus Amaker // @charlestonpoet

Marcus Amaker (he/him) is an Academy of American Poets Fellow, served as Charleston’s first Poet Laureate from2016-22, and is the recipient of a SC Governor’s Award for the Arts. The South CarolinaAcademy of Authors inducted him into the South Carolina Literary Hall of Fame in 2024.Marcus’ artistic output is abundant: He’s released more than 40 albums of music, published ten volumes of poetry, wrote an original opera for the Chicago Opera Theater, started a poetry festival, and is the lead graphic designer for No Depression, a national bluegrass music journal. His poetry is featured on two Grammy-nominated albums, and his work has been recognized by The Washington Post, NPR, PBS Newshour, and many more.His re-written version of "My Country Tis of Thee" was used by the Washington National Opera for President Biden’s inauguration concert. Marcus is also a teaching artist who leads writing workshops in schools across the country. He is the artist-in-residence emeritus of The Gaillard Center, a world-renowned performance venue in Charleston, SC.

Anna Bagoly // @anna_owl39

Anna Bagoly (she/her) facilitates spaces of release and grounding through earth-centered ritual, does personalized energy work & manifestation training, is a storyteller, a writer, and a lover. Recently settling in Western North Carolina, she seeks to cultivate a life in authentic expression of the heart. A poet since she could make letters, writing has always been a cornerstone of her being and she loves to perform. Holding an MFA and multiple literary mag publications, she’s spent the last few years following intuitive guidance traveling the world, landing outside of Asheville in time for the storm. She comes to share some of the alchemization of living through Helene in a rural, earth-skills community. The cycles of the earth and who we are continue to shift, and paying reverence to them both within and without creates space for grief, release, reverence, and love

Abby Duran // @veranationgirl

Abby Duran (she/her) is a global storyteller, professional biographer, and spoken word artist. She threads the tapestry of narration, creative content, and poetry under her writing service, VeraNation. Her 2023 debut publication, Between Words, and involvement within the Charleston Free Verse community earned her a nomination for Best Local Poet by Charleston City Paper. Her features include Jersey City’s WAYE Reading Series and Sofar Charleston. She was one of four South Carolina poets selected to perform and write for Singers & Stanzas, an international art song presented by HALO, which premiered at Dock Street Theatre in May of 2024. Beyond poetry, she holds a background in music journalism, artist and stage management. In her spare time, she is the host of VeraNation Radio on OHMRadio96.3FM and curates the music for Creative Mornings Charleston. Her current projects include releasing her second poetry collection and a trilingual children’s book series focusing on mental health and problem-solving. 

Steph FRX // @rabidlegion

Steph FRX has a deep connection to ritual and the process of grief: “Día de los Muertos has always been my favorite Mexican holiday—it became especially meaningful after I lost my first crush in fourth grade and later, my mom during my senior year of high school. Creating altars became a way for me to process those losses and honor their memories.

Growing up in Catholic school, I was fascinated with altars, rituals, and ceremonies, which naturally became a part of my artistic expression. For this ofrenda, we’ll embrace the themes of release and renewal, blending traditional elements with symbols that reflect the spirit of the evening. It will be a space for reflection, remembrance, and celebration.”

Galen Potter Bernard // @galenpotterbernard

Galen facilitates gatherings for courage & connection. Through Courage Club, he helps people rewire their relationship to fear in 1-1 sessions and group workshops across the U.S. Certified in peer support as a director at the WNC chapter of the country’s largest grassroots mental health organization, he’s also formerly the executive director of a social impact coworking space in Pennsylvania and events director at a 21,000 sq ft wellness center in Denver. Galen’s line of zero-proof cocktails, Dame, aims to bring revelry and delight to n/a nights. Away from his coaching practice, you can find him playing in the Atlantic or on the hunt for muscadines.

GiRL (Arlyn Ruddy) // @creatrixgirl @awakenspanda

GiRL (she/her) is a conscious lyrical creatrix/sound alchemist. Returning to music after an unexpected 12 year sabbatical where she encountered life altering energetic experiences and birthed Awaken Spanda, a sound based transformational meditation practice. Life is one big ceremony, and GiRL will show you how to celebrate and alike mourn within it. Music is expression and expression allows us to feel and integrate. Her ability to go first to light the fire, mixed with her natural authentic flow, and passion to feed the soul is undeniable. Being that she teaches and leads sound experiences, it is with integrity that every song produced is tuned in 432hz and is laced with a frequency entrainment to integrate the listeners energy field. In honor of the sacredness of life, she would have it no other way. It's about having fun within all of it. Let''s play!

Harmonee Moon // @harmonee_moon

Harmonee Moon (she/her) is a small town girl that has always had a big sound. Singer since elementary and songwriter since junior high, music has always been apart of her identity as far back as she can remember. Her late father was such a huge inspiration for her in never letting her shine away from what he'd always considered a God given talent. But for her, music was always therapeutic. It's always been a way to express herself and share her thoughts with the world. Her latest single, "Right Now" takes a look into self love and how after coming out of a relationship its okay to take time and focus on what you're really wanting for you. She's also currently working with a jazz trio as well and they've released a classic rendition of "What a Wonderful World." She believes music has such an effect... and isn't something you just listen too but it's something that is to be felt as well.

Christian Morant // @christian.morant

Acclaimed author of the book "GROWTH" and award winning Best Actor for Jackson Bailes’ short film "Wormhole", Christian Morant (he/him) is a professional spoken word artist and musician most known for his enthralling level of poetry and advocacy on mental health. He frequently performs at New York City's legendary Nuyorican Poets Cafe, the varied intimate spaces of SoFar Sounds, has been a featured artist for Philly’s internationally curated Voices In Power events, and has captivated audiences across England and Canada. Christian's proudest milestone however, apart from his book, is embracing the TEDx stage at the iconic Charleston Music Hall along with the release of his single "The Greatest Showman", his tribute to his grandparents.

TruthSeeker the Poet (Brittany Porcher) // @ttruthseeker_thepoet

Brittany Porcher (she/her) is an emerging black southern multi-disciplinary artist inclusive of writer, thespian, spoken word artist and slam poet hailing from the small rural town of Awendaw, SC. Brittany is pursuant of an MFA in Creative Writing from Queens University of Charlotte. Her work merges Christian doctrine, blackness, humor, faith and all unabashed truths tearing sunshine out from the things that make us whole. Notable feats include being a 2023 Watering Hole Fellow with work published in South Carolina Bards Poetry Anthology. FreeVerse Slam Champ (’21), Griot & Grey Owl Slam Champ (’23), Crown Me Poetry Slam Champ (’24), a member of Tribe slam team based out of Columbia, SC, and ranked 9th individual poet in the nation per the 2024 Southern Fried Poetry Slam. She has a forthcoming chapbook, "Anchor," to be released by Spring 2025. She will also be launching "The Open Mic Experience" January 2025 in Charleston, SC with the goal of providing a safe space for local talent, but also spearheading a renaissance in Charleston’s art scene. Garnering acclaim regionally likewise nationally, she lives by these words: “What we have, is all that we need.”

Soma~Rain (Jasmine Jones) // @auqa_crescent_stars

Soma Rain (she/her) is a mindfulness facilitator, dancer, yoga teacher, somatic movement specialist, DJ, and writer. She works at Gut Harmony as a digestive therapist and guides school children through mindfulness and yoga practices through Empowered Minds. Her passion for dance utilizes somatic movement to empower the body’s intelligence and healing capacity. Soma romanticizes life through her poetry and explores the divine feminine principles and creative power of Womb Wisdom within her writing, love for music.

Hanna Livengood // @the.herbalhedonist

Hanna Livengood (she/her) is an herbalist, sex educator and transformational doula. “I support folx as they liberate their bodies and minds from sex-distorted, people-pleasing programming, to their birthright of pleasure-drenched connection with Self, Earth and Other. I have a Holistic Sex Education Degree from the Institute of Sexuality and 1,000 + hours working with soil, studying herbs, apprenticing herbalists, making medicine and facilitating herbal workshops. As an herbalist who specializes in sex education and reproductive health, I am bringing an unprecedented modality of holistic healing to the sexual wellness space.”

produced + curated by Kim Lange // @kimalange @wecoaststudio