YOUTH

OVERVIEW

Write. Speak. Inspire Youth.™ workshops are fun and interactive experiences that give kids (3rd - 8th Grade) the opportunity to understand their worth and value, explore new forms of creative expression, and reinforce critical skills that will help them thrive at home, in school, and within their greater community.

These essential skills directly reflect our core values and include integrity, communication, personal growth, social responsibility, valuing diversity, healthy collaboration, and teamwork.

 COMPONENTS

  • Low & High-Energy Activities

  • Educational Instruction

  • Reflection & Affirmation

  • Character Building Activities

SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL LEARNING

We want to create a unique experience for your participants. Our workshops have social and emotional learning competencies woven into the curriculum. Our goal is to encourage self-awareness. Participants will learn how to develop resilience through creative expression. We focus on building relationship skills with healthy collaboration and social awareness through compelling storytelling. Participants will walk away with practical tools to help them set healthy goals that lead to making proud decisions.

YOUTH WORKSHOPS

WRITE NOW
Poetry & Creative Expression
Facilitator | Sharlene Provilus
Time | 2 Hour Max.
Audience | 3rd -8th Grade Students

We are equipping youth with the tools to share stories that matter to them. During this workshop, we will examine different writing styles, review the essential parts of speech, and learn how to develop authentic story content using the art form of Spoken Word.

SPEAK UP
Developing Confidence
Facilitator | Sharlene Provilus
Time | 2 Hour Max.
Audience | 3rd -8th Grade Students

Public speaking can be fun! Students will learn how to enhance their communication skills in a safe and supportive environment. We will explore different presentation styles and work towards developing confidence in speaking in front of crowds.

TALK IT OUT
Managing Conflict & Emotions
Facilitator | Sharlene Provilus
Time | 2 Hour Max.
Audience | 3rd -8th Grade Students

Managing our emotions during a conflict can be difficult for younger students. This fun and interactive workshop gives youth practical tools to recognize, value, and direct their emotions during conflicts at home, at school, and in peer groups.

STAY TRUE TO YOU
Personal Values
Facilitator | Sharlene Provilus
Time | 2 Hour Max.
Audience | 3rd -8th Grade Students

We believe in empowering youth with the tools to recognize, celebrate and communicate their unique values and experiences. Participants will engage in a conversation to help them identify their values and examine how to stay true to those values as they navigate transitions throughout life.

GET INSPIRED
Social Responsibility
Facilitator | Sharlene Provilus
Time | 2 Hour Max.
Audience | 3rd -8th Grade Students

We want to challenge youth to advocate for causes that matter. During this workshop, students will learn about the concept of Social Entrepreneurship. They will work together to create a project designed to build empathy and develop self-awareness. 

MAKING FRIENDS
Friendship & Empathy
Facilitator | Sharlene Provilus
Time | 2 Hour Max.
Audience | 3rd -8th Grade Students

Developing healthy friendships is a vital skill for younger students. This workshop is designed to help students develop key social-emotional skills such as empathy, communication, teamwork, and self-awareness through fun, interactive, and engaging activities.

WORKSHOP FACILITATOR

Sharlene is a dynamic keynote speaker, spoken word poet, recording artist, and social entrepreneur from Brooklyn, New York. As the founder and CEO of WRITE. SPEAK. INSPIRE.™, she leverages her extensive background in youth development, leadership team development, soft skills training, curriculum design, program management, and entrepreneurship to inspire and empower others. A fierce advocate for students and families, Sharlene has dedicated her career to uplifting under-resourced communities.

With nearly two decades of experience, Sharlene has excelled as a Senior Youth and Outreach Director with one of the largest youth-serving non-profit organizations in the country. She led teams that served over 1,000 elementary, middle, and high school students and their families through after-school programs, community-based activities, and summer camps. Her ability to connect with diverse age groups and demographics is a testament to her versatile and inclusive approach.

Sharlene's personal journey adds depth to her professional expertise. She has had the rare experience of being adopted twice in one lifetime and is a survivor of child sexual abuse. Now, she travels extensively, educating people on the power of adoption and inspiring them to support foster youth. Her lived experiences fuel her passion for advocacy and are a central theme in her work as an artist and speaker.

Sharlene holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology with a concentration in Marriage and Family Counseling from East Carolina University. She is also a proud member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. After graduation, she transitioned into Higher Education Administration and Residence Life, offering leadership development training and coaching to college students.

Currently, Sharlene is pursuing a Master of Divinity (M.Div.) in Biblical Studies at Campbell University while continuing to coach student leaders and professionals nationwide. She is also working on her upcoming book project, further extending her impact and reach.

As a spoken word poet and recording artist with over a decade of professional performance experience, Sharlene has shared the stage and collaborated with talented singer/songwriters, producers, and fellow spoken word poets, including Antoine Bradford, Chris Webb, Ezekiel Azonwu, Jess Ray, Mission House, and The Verses Project. Renowned for her ability to weave compelling stories through her performances, she also teaches the art of writing, speaking, and inspiring through honest and impactful lines.

Sharlene's artistic talents are at the heart of her advocacy work. She uses the performing arts to shed light on critical social issues, captivating audiences with her authentic and powerful presentations. Her unique ability to blend creativity with leadership has established her as a sought-after speaker and trainer, making her one of the most captivating communicators of her generation.

Through her work with WRITE. SPEAK. INSPIRE.™ and her ongoing educational pursuits, Sharlene continues to inspire and lead with passion, authenticity, and a commitment to making a difference.

CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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 able to do all of this 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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.

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