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S A T O R I
Member
BIO:
Jaleel straddles the worlds of poetry, transformational speaking, business growth consulting and peak performance coaching. His poetry earned a grant from Poets & Writers by way of Satori Arts, and he’s published two books–Stay Lit: A Storyteller's Pocket Guide to Radical Self-Authorship and Profit on Purpose. His third book, Rhymes Through Breath and Time is on the way in 2025. When he’s not spinning one of his many plates, he enjoys exploring with his beautiful wife and two rambunctious children the forest behind his home or the beach just down the road.​
About
JALEEL MACKEY
Achievement Award
ARTIST STATEMENT:
Why do I write? It’s a question I often contemplate. And frankly, the answer is fairly simple. I write to make sense of my
reality, and I write because I’m compelled. Here’s what I mean:
Poetry is my attempt at taming the entropy of this existence. It forces my senses to slow down long enough to find the thread of the moment so I might weave together a tapestry of “now” to be preserved for my enjoyment and the enjoyment of others “later.”
I write because I believe in the power of storytelling. I believe stories shape our reality. I believe stories have the power to heal, to awaken, to empower, to free - they are what bring us together, and they have the power to tear us apart. Both of these truths exist simultaneously. And the stories we tell ourselves are the most poignant stories of all.
My recently published book Stay Lit explores the framework of storytelling to map out a transformative journey, blending poetic reflection, thought-provoking musings, and actionable practices to reclaim your life as a masterpiece of radical self-authorship. Consider it a tool for navigating life’s intricacies, where every turn offers a treasure, and every reflection becomes a mirror for self-discovery.
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