Natalie E. Illum
What exactly should I describe? I am an activist, writer, poet, promoter, federal employee.
I am a founding board member of mothertongue(www.mothertongue.org). mothertongue is a spoken word, poetry and creative writing women's organization in D.C. We are am all volunteer run nonprofit organization dedicated to providing women and young girls a safe space to be creative and empowered by the strength and courage of their own voices and experiences.
mothertongue runs local, monthly open mics at the Black Cat(www.blackcatdc.com) that raise money for local women and girls programming. We also produce writing workshops and special events for traveling poets.
I believe in evolution and genetics, alchemical healing, breath and transformation. I work with mz. imani white to produce fire circle gatherings, work/playshops that focus on a variety of healing modalities and drumming circles.(www.ctsgathering.net)
Things I love not previously mentioned: joni mitchell, the color blue, tori amos, sweat lodges, jack daniels, max, chamber choirs, struggling singer songwriters, dogs, dogwoods, rockstars.
Most people are social constructs. All people are creative beings.
http://www.mothertongue.org www.ctsgathering.net
ARTIST in RESIDENCE GALLERY is in historic Coconut Grove, Fl., We work as an agent for Local and International Artists. Click on EVENTS to preview our upcoming exhibitions during season(Dec.-May). (Paintings, metal & glass Sculpture, Photography, Prints, Mosaics, Assemblage and Jewelry, etc.) The GALLERY also sponsors unique Art & Cultural Exchanges & Workshops, Residences & Exhibitions in Florida, and in Europe (France & Italy). Accommodations are in wonderful locations, such as castles, villas, restored monastaries, and chateaux.
Poems stir us, encourage us to wake, breathe deeply and experience life! Poems are alive. They hold energy. You can discover this life and energy in your words, in the cadence of your voice, and the feeling inside your body upon reading a poem. There are indeed hints inside of poems that become available to you as you write and hear. 
A place where good reads, good company, good music and the best coffee complete the picture. A place where we have fun and hope you do too. A place where the books are the stars. A place where the reader and the book meet and a journey begins. 
Primary Sources offers writing services for individuals, families and businesses, including ghostwriting non-fiction books, memoirs, articles, pamphlets, manuals, and newsletters; writing and history classes; and fiction and non-fiction books. I help you write and design your memoirs, make your thoughts, ideas or inspirations into a finished book, promote your business with great communication tools, and facilitate classes that awaken you to yourself.
