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One mic at a time with WisdomSoul: Part 1

One mic at a time with WisdomSoul: Part 1

BlazinAZtv.com Interviews: WisdomSoul, Creator of VYBe and Co-Creator of Sutra Nights / @WisdomSoul

“Writing since the age of 9, Serena Richardson, aka ‘Wisdom,’ performed her first piece in 1998, gaining her the title “Diva” for her poetic style. Wisdom recognizes her purpose as a gift from God to deliver messages of positivity; her charge, to speak words that bear truth; her mission being “To heal the world”.

Deemed “The Next Generation Host,’ Wisdom has hosted and featured at numerous poetry venues and Hip Hop shows; including one of the hottest nightclubs in Phoenix, Club IO and hosted her own weekly open mic night known as VYBE in the thriving downtown Phoenix area. Wisdom was also instrumental in organizing and hosting Arizona’s first All Female Hip Hop Showcase.

Her credits range from hosting, to performances on stage opening for top artists like Kurtis Blow, KRS ONE and Erykha Badu to independent film credit for her appearance in “The Oracle, Alexis films. Her portrayal of her own poetic works, as well as those of world-renowned poets in several “Black Poet Ventures Poeticductions,” namely, “Echo Verses” and “If I Could Change the World”, as well as her debut as director for “Soft & Wet”.

Wisdom’s considers her greatest accomplishment is her appearance with industry actresses Malinda Williams, Nicole Ari Parker (HBO series Soul Food), Keke Shepperd (Showtime at The Apollo), Annie McKnight(BET/Comic View), Rhonda Stubbins White(Film and daytime soaps), Jessica Holter(Punany Poets) and Terrie J. Vaughn (Steve Harvey Show), in Eve Enslers “Vagina Monologues” , directed by Vanessa Williams(HBO’s Soul Food Series). Wisdom’s has performed at Phoenix College, Arizona State University and University of Arizona as well as various high schools and Boys and Girls Clubs In the Phoenix area.

Wisdom is currently working on a book, writing a stage play, and recording a CD where her provocative poetry can be experienced by an even wider audience.”

In this episode Wisdom talks about:

  • The early days
  • Pen to paper at 9 yrs of age
  • God’s gift
  • Healing the world
  • The VYBe
  • Her biggest accomplishment
  • Sitting on success
  • Evolving

The Return of VYBe:
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
8 PM – 10 PM
Sleepy Dog Saloon & Brewery

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