SHARLENE

THE POET, SPEAKER, TEACHER, AND SOCIAL ENTREPRENEUR WHO’S ON A MISSION TO USE HER WORDS TO CHANGE THE WORLD.

Students need support

now more than ever! 

As a former foster youth, practitioner, artist, and advocate, I've dedicated myself to empowering students who have experienced trauma and the professionals and organizations that support them and their families. I started this platform to solve a simple problem.

I wanted to provide additional support to kids who need it most. My passion stems from my own experience of being a recipient of incredible support that has radically changed the trajectory of my story. Now, it's my turn to empower the next generation of dynamic students who are coming from all walks of life. We're providing engaging keynotes, experiential learning opportunities, and creative programs that are designed around student interests and needs.

The college workshops are particularly close to my heart, as they provide students, like I was, with essential soft skills to thrive as leaders on campus, after graduation, and within their local community.

My primary goal is to inspire hope and

provide practical skills for success.

Our teen workshops are designed to equip 8th -12th graders with invaluable resilience skills to support students as they navigate challenges inside and outside the classroom. Our youth development and family workshops were created to help parents and their children build stronger relationships in supportive communities that foster growth, acceptance, and wellness.

And, of course, the professional development trainings we host empower, inspire, and equip mission-driven leaders, practitioners, advocates, community stakeholders, and organizations that support youth and families.

No more boring workshops! I've experienced enough of those to know how important it is to deliver dynamic, relevant content.

In essence, I've taken the best of my personal passions and professional experience and poured them into what you’re about to experience. Take a look around to see the different ways we educate and inspire. I'm so glad you're here. It's a real honor to add value to your story.

Stay Inspired Friend!

INSPIRE PEOPLE.

  • Sharlene is able to do all she does with a remarkable grace and humility that is rare among professional speakers/presenters. As a spoken word artist, Sharlene entertains...but she does so much more than that.

    Chris M.
    Senior Vice President

  • Sharlene is an artist in the truest sense. She takes words and uses them to paint vivid pictures that prompt introspection, encourage collaboration, or compel action.

    Chris M.
    Senior Vice President

  • Sharlene is a storyteller, a teacher, a guide, and an inspiration. The gifts that Sharlene brings to the table as a friend, employee, or speaker are immeasurable and memorable. She is truly a light!

    Client

  • Sharlene is an engaging speaker and teacher. The youth (and adults) found her to be articulate, patient, humorous, and wise. She is an encouraging and supportive teacher of Spoken Word Poetry, with a positive attitude toward each person's attempt at writing and speaking. She is observant, flexible, and organized.

    Rebecca M.
    Program Director

  • Sharlene was amazing! Our students loved their workshop and activities. She was flexible when changes needed to be made, and she was able to keep all students engaged. I would definitely contract to Write, Speak, Inspire again, and I will be referring the company to others.

    Alexandria T.
    Program Director

  • Great and interactive presentation! The students from the U of U First Star program enjoyed learning from Sharlene. We highly recommend her!

    Dayan C.
    University of Utah

  • The most meaningful topic/speaker to me was the Spoken Word Poetry done by Sharlene. Her part in the internship showed me just how important everyone’s voices are and how they should all be heard.

    Noel
    Student

  • One of the adults described her as a "beautiful spirit." Sharlene is friendly, warm and welcoming. Both of the youth events were excellent!

    Program Director

  • Sharlene Alice Provilus. If you do not know the name, you will! Multifaceted expertise, talent, skill and a WEALTH of experience paired with wisdom all wrapped up in one phenomenal woman.

    Tai. C
    Chief Executive Officer

  • I have had the pleasure of observing Sharlene in the role of CEO, Spoken Word Artist, Visionary, Workshop Facilitator and more. She transitions from one role to the other seamlessly with impressive mastery.

    Tai. C
    Chief Executive Officer

  • Sharlene is, by far, one of the most passionate and driven entrepreneurs I've ever met. We've collaborated on multiple projects. She has always brought a powerful skillset of innovation, mastery, and knowledge to each meeting.

    Marisha M.
    Therapist & Author

  • I've had the pleasure of knowing Sharlene for more than a decade. She combines creativity with professionalism effortlessly. She's a joy to work with, and I recommend her as a speaker, mentor, and writer.

    Shoni S.

  • Sharlene is a strategic visionary and leader. She was a direct supervisor of mine early in my career. She modeled excellence and organizational skills while prioritizing the perspectives and values of the people in the community's that we worked with.

    Quinny L.