Michael Diallo McLendon is The Poetic Motivator! As an experienced actor and Stellar Award-nominated spoken word artist, he has had the opportunity to speak to audiences in various cities throughout the continential United States. He shares spoken word and motivational messages with youth groups, churches, at festivals and on television, radio and the internet. He delivers inspirational messages about family, culture, God, homelessness, achieving dreams, setting goals and overcoming obstacles. He is also a seasoned theatre actor, has made television appearances, has written a chldren’s book, and directed the Tougaloo College Journalism Program.